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Decadence
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Addiction... it consumes mind , body and soul. Watching through the eyes of troubled teens, portrays their downward spirals from the hope of blossoming dreams into the helpless state of moral decay.
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Wow.. this has to be the best clip i've seen in a long time. This would be very ideal to show children the effects of drugs and how bad they are for you! Very well made, good job!
May 20, 2008
Report this commentadrian
i agree this film must be shown to kids as well as adluts as the effect drugs have on people life, would have bigger effect the health boards or goverment trying to sort out the problem. freat film. wow blowin away.
May 20, 2008
Report this commentExcellent...Extremely well made....
This would be a wonderful idea to show to pupils in schools.
Talented guy....Well done.....
May 20, 2008
Report this commentjohn
Very moving piece of film making, well done. More people need to see this. Fantastic job!
May 20, 2008
Report this commentEmma
wow.. thats totally awesome !!
May 20, 2008
Report this commentEugene
That really is a amazing piece of film. it really makes you tink.
That is a natural talent
Well done
May 20, 2008
Report this commentmise
Some piece of work, and I gather this guy did this while still at college. GREAT JOB....
May 20, 2008
Report this commentamazing..... location and actors were outstanding... this guy has a future in film
May 20, 2008
Report this commentJ
err, please explain how showing this in schools would have any effect of warning kids away from drugs? If I was in school and saw this I would just laugh, I'm sure most other kids would too. If people seriously think this is how to warn kids of the dangers of drugs then we need more help than I thought, this teaches nothing.
May 20, 2008
Report this commentEanna
Wow this is an excellent piece of work, it really shows the effects of drugs..it would really work well in schools because it gets the message across clearly without lecturing..i think people would really respond to this. what else can i say? this filmhits the nail on the head... fantastic work
May 20, 2008
Report this commentBryan
J,
What would you recommend so? Telling kids drugs are bad is not the way, something else has to be tried and this could be one such approach. Being downbeat and dismissive without providing an alternative is just a typical response. I think it would be worth trying it in a school and see what comes out of it.
May 20, 2008
Report this commentthat is absoloutley CRAZY EXCELLENCE.....its moving and very real! well done to its producer, id say he/she will go a long way.......and i would go to this again in the cinema
LOVE IT
May 20, 2008
Report this commentJ
Bryan,
I am not being dismissive, I just fail to see the point of a film like this being used in schools, tell me what does it actually teach other than someones strange interpretation of drugs and its uses backed by suspensful music? There is no message. If you want an alternative I do not have one, but please tell me then a reason as why this film would work? We already have films like this in schools and they don't do anything other than give kids some time off from work to have a laugh over a stupid film, the reason they end up in schools is because for some strange reason people think it can help, tell me how please, this is not education this is a joke.
May 21, 2008
Report this commentEtxp
very good film, an interesting interpretation on addiction. Nicely put together and very well edited
May 21, 2008
Report this commentMairt
interesting piece of work that. Nice portrayal of what drugs can do.!! best of luck with it!!!
May 21, 2008
Report this commentJohn
As well as being a splendid peice of art, this short film conveys an important message to young people. It is an excellent example of filmography and editing of same. This film deserves an award of excellence !!!!
May 21, 2008
Report this commentmartina
this is fantastic:D
May 21, 2008
Report this commentWannabegolfer
I was blown away by this piece of work on a number of levels. Technical, artistic and in the anti-drugs message that the piece is trying to (I believe) convey.
May 21, 2008
Report this commentmichelle
Brilliant piece of work. This guy has quite a talent
May 21, 2008
Report this commentBrillant video. It really gets the message across. Impecable editing and timing. 10 OUT 10 from me.
May 21, 2008
Report this commentevan
man great piece of work both technically and artistically. very talented filmmaker
May 21, 2008
Report this commentrandomlad
This is an outstanding piece; very evocative. Cinematography is also excellent complemented by an excellent choice in music.
May 21, 2008
Report this commentJ
its the choice in music that is making everyone think this is so good, the music can make any video great. Proof - http://youtube.com/watch?v=eTF3LFhchZY
May 21, 2008
Report this commentSiobhan
Without a doubt,one of the best pieces of work I have seen,conveys such an educational message for both adults and teenagers.Unbelievable artistic talent.The maker will surely go a long way.Well done!!
May 22, 2008
Report this commentExcellent piece of work 5 stars
Dave - Big LK
May 22, 2008
Report this commentMrWelles
Have none of the previous reviewers seen Requiem For A Dream? - which this film was clearly, let's be kind and say 'influenced', by...(!)
May 22, 2008
Report this commentjb
excellent rendition of a contemporary tale using modern visual storytelling techniques.
May 22, 2008
Report this commentDavid
Great job! By far the best!
May 22, 2008
Report this commentdstar
Of course my film is influenced by other works...everything is...it should inspire you to take your own approach to whatever you want to convey. What you get from a good film is inspiration. What you get from a bad film is desparation...
Regarding the music for the film, Music is the most integral part when creating a film, that was one of the 'key' factors I was told before ever creating a film. A lot of people don't seem to appreciate how important music is when even watching a film, it resonates suspense, emotion, joy etc.
Without music in film, it would be pointless in my opinion. It helps to convey your story or message across. That is why there is such a powerful piece of music in the film I have made.
Thanks for all the comments!
May 22, 2008
Report this commentKatrina
I feell this film would have a shocking and positive effect on the youth of today. One of the best films i have seen in a long time.
Well done.
May 22, 2008
Report this commentAnthony
Anthony
I really enjoyed this piece from start to finish. Well done.
May 22, 2008
Report this commentMatt
Nice work Dan. Looking forward to seeing more.
May 22, 2008
Report this commentGreat depiction of how drugs can take control and the putrid effect of drugs on the mental state.
May 22, 2008
Report this commentClaire
Brilliant piece of filming, shocking and thought provoking film.
May 22, 2008
Report this commentD
i do not get how this video portrays decadence (even though it should have been an easy subject) or how the chapters correspond to their name. why is this thread of comments all about showing the clip in schools?
from an artistic perspective, the music is not new and pretty famous actually, as is the succession of animated images employed for the video effects. i think the jury will expect something more out-stream, i wouldn't bet on the video going very far in the contest.
May 22, 2008
Report this commentSnailhouse
I'm sorry to be negative, but for me this is just a montage of images cut to music. It doesn't feel like a film and doesn't convey any message to me. Style over substance, I'm afraid.
May 22, 2008
Report this commentEMULLOY
Excellent work!
May 23, 2008
Report this commentJP
everything a short film should be in my opinion, eyecatching,thought provoking, disturbing and a series of images and sounds which will stick with you. And also,what would filmakers of today be without watching other films and being influenced? look at tarantino!
May 23, 2008
Report this commentclaudia
wow! Very well done, I think this is a very good video that all the kids should see. I have a teenager and I would like her to see this video for her to see what drugs can do to her. Thanks for the message. Good Job!!!!!!
May 23, 2008
Report this commentAideen
Excellent. this talent makes everything so real. will go a long way. my heart still racing.
May 24, 2008
Report this commentDaveB
Great piece, really hits hard, well done!
May 24, 2008
Report this commentexcellent work.i have an 14 year old grandson and showed it to him.....
his reaction was....very cool and chilling........
May 26, 2008
Report this commentseanie
Great work
May 26, 2008
Report this commentTom
Great work on getting the message across, really sinks in...
May 26, 2008
Report this commentMarion
Really enjoyed the film, this guys a great talent and gona go a long long way. Pupils dilating was great shot. Film gives good insight into youth in rural Ireland, great change.
May 27, 2008
Report this commentA very Powerful short, still get shivers down my spine. a lot of passion and serious work went into this short. Such a strong insight into the decline of one's sanity through drug abuse. Dan is a very talented individual and i look forward to seeing more of his work.
May 29, 2008
Report this commentYISSEL
A VERY MIND BLOWING FILM.
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OF YOUR WORK!
May 30, 2008
Report this commentmike
usually do not put messages on boards like this but I was truly moved by this piece. The blending of images thru editing and the soundtrack really assists in getting the point across to young and old alike, very impressive work.
June 4, 2008
Report this commentFfion
AN EXCELLENT FILM THAT PORTRAYS THE EFFECT OF DRUGS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
June 5, 2008
Report this commentFfion
AN EXCELLENT FILM THAT PORTRAYS THE EFFECT OF DRUGS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
June 5, 2008
Report this commentBeyoutwo
Very good film for four minutes had me on the edge of my seat the whole time!some really good looking people in that piece and i`m sure alot of them will go very far in an acting career.And the film-maker couldn´t have gotten off to a better start!
Pravo.
June 26, 2008
Report this commentKlara
Well made art work, that`s true! Without a meessage, I would not say. It could be a part of some very hard core music clip but I would not dare to show this to kids. It is too hard, even scary. I myself shiver when I watch it. But if you ask, it would prevent me from taking drugs. Yes! But I would at the same time have sleeping problems.
June 28, 2008
Report this commentKlara
My bro loves it and appreciates the hard work. I now think it is not supposed to have any message. It is just art of decadence with actually nothing particular it wants to say. Am I right?
August 1, 2008
Report this commentbeyoutwo
How can you say that Klara?this clip showed the down fall of persons who deal with drugs.when young so innocent and in a matter of years you notice some change!it´s art and a beautiful piece of that!!!!Your bro´s got betr taste than you i think!
August 4, 2008
Report this commentKlara
beyoutwo: You probably didn't understand what I intented to say in the previous comment which is my fault because I didn't really make it clear. Well, I put this video to my favourites because from the first time watching it I'm not sure if this is kitch or art. Therefore I keep coming back. I think, it's kitch in that meaning that it shows the fall of teens in too hard way (in a why that we have seen so many times in different types of movies as Requien for a Dream etc.). I don't dare to say it's not like that in real life, probably and sadly it is. But, if we want or not, in our ordinary reality there are more soft drugs addicted people than hard drug addicts). And people who I know and who are addicted to soft drugs don't undergo such a theatrical process of decline. It is very different (as far as I have witnessed) from what this video shows. It is more inside than outside, only certain things can whos this person is not completly alright. If someone wanted to make an artistic documentary or whatsoever what includes some message for teens, this would have to be much different, more original and less theatrical. I consider this movie as art, too. BUT, I can only appreciate its artistic tendencies if I accept that it doesn't want to spread any message. And I think this is what the beginning intents to say - that this is just visual art of decline and nothing else (that's why I asked if I was right, I hoped the maker would answer). Because only then I can accept it as art. I hope my point of view is more understandable now. I am truly sorry for my English (I am not a native speaker which is probably not hard to recognize) and I hope you will react to my comment (as I want to answer myself this question if it's kitch or art and finnaly move to some other object of my interest).
August 5, 2008
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