OLD KNIGHT - Animated short film - by Gabe Hordos
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 พ.ย. 2024
- Synopsis:
An old knight goes on a journey to rescue his horse from the jaws of a dragon.
Animated by Gabe Hordos
Executive Produced by Line Korsgaard Andersen
King/Old knight voiced by Jay Preston
Horse/Dragon voiced by Dee Baker
Music by David Abraham
Sound design/Re-recording Mixer by Gordon Hookailo
The age of a knight is a sign of skill.
Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young.
"Beware of old men in a profession where men usually die young"
@@filipporapetti9354you were 2 minutes faster than me in writing this😂
@@I_said_Pepe_Savior Whoops, sorry 😬
That’s so great. Thank you
Never belittle an elder in a career where they die young. The old man got there for a reason.
That’s the truth. It fun to think about how arrogant the young king is. We will see how this story unfolds.
@@GabeHordosFilms Ooooo, there's more?
@@GabeHordosFilms I can see it now. He's hired by a wise Duke to train some young aspiring squires, 5 years later the young foolish king hears tales of those young squires becoming heroic knights, then 10 years after that his kingdom is saved during a civil war by the wise Duke with an army of knights trained and led by the old "useless" knight.
@@GabeHordosFilmsyeah, do a series.
1000%.
My dude established a deep, long friendship in 2 seconds flat. Chef's kiss.
😀
this genuinely looked like it had been animated by the old Disney masters! someone over there give this man a job!
Please don't. Disney has long since become a caricature of what it once was.
Disney is terrible these days. Whoever made this was certainly influenced by what Disney used to be, but they'd be better off continuing to do their own thing.
He works for dreamworks (he worked on movies like how to train your dragon and Rise of the guardians) I think he’s good lol
The animation aspect will be fixed but what about the vision and writing though, not everything will be done by the animators unfortunately but the director and writers which they don’t have over there that are great now compared to the days of old and most of them left and retired, but I believe Hordos here has proven he can do it himself, that is if Disney will allow him to do the writing and directing their along with the animation if they hire him, it would be a foolish choice on their end if they don’t let him
Agreed😎👍👍
I love that the knight still had shaky hands at the end. Such a nice detail that the horse never cared, and his age and shaky hands doesn't stop him from being who he is: a brave and loyal knight. He didn't need to be 'fixed' or 'cured', he just has to fight for the people (or animals) that are actually worth fighting for who appreciate it (unlike the king who just sees his age).
I mean, clearly him being old and shaky handed was preventing him from actually killing the thiung. But he was wrong to completely discount him.,
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I mean, there was literally a charred knight and horse he encountered. I doubt that man had shaky hands, and he still failed. Meanwhile, our protagonist, stricken with age, is able to escape and save his horse.
spoiler....
@@AliskairPais your fault for looking at comments
That’s a great comment on the story. I had to keep his hand shaking at the end…because we can’t simply wish away our issues…I felt like it was something important that he can still do amazing things with the shaking hand. And I love what you said about the horse. He’s such a loving buddy.
Thank you for the comment!!
This is proof, once again, that artistic direction prevails over graphics concerning the transmission of emotions. True art.
A knight doesn't always have to slay an enemy, he only must be brave enough to save others from them! No matter the age!
Fantastic short story!
That’s a great comment. There are certain things I don’t want to animate. I love wholesome stuff that feels life and death without crossing a line.
@@GabeHordosFilms And you should always stick with what you want to do! More heart and passion that way!
@@GabeHordosFilms That’s one of the best ways to tell a story! I retold a scary old folktale (on TH-cam A New Tailypo) and while it still has the creepy and isolated theme, I altered a few things. Like exchanging painted plates for the three hounds so there are no animal deaths. And oddly enough, there's a wholesome ending. 😉
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This animation is superb, the way the camera travels around and across the characters, the way the characters move with such weight on them, the stylistic choice to add more frames (like 24 frames per second) when there are more delicate expressions to the more dynamic movements, to switching it up to about 12 frames per second almost as if it mimics anime,
The sketch lines around the characters add a sense of charm, the background is mostly grey and yet I didn't even realize that until rewatching it, but using cg moving foreground and background images I was in a castle, then a forest and inside a cave, and all of it was seamless, bravo my good man bra-freakin-vo
@@GabeHordosFilms I feel like your statement reflects the mind of old disney very much, one of my favorite animated movies is brother bear which is exactly that. It's really warming to see that old time coming to life again, splendid work.
I’m just excited it’s a knight saving his horse, like, I think a lot of people can relate to going the distance for an animal that’s been with them through thick and thin.
Anyone who has played RDR2 can relate
Thank you for the comment. Our dog once got out in coyote country and I ran after him yelling my head off, lost my shoe and couldn’t stop trying to get him. I eventually got him…but a lot of that feeling went into this short.
We take care of our own. If we are responsible for them....we bleed for them.
In GENERAL you mean.
ALL animals are FAMILY!
@@cosmicreef5858 Who are you directing your comment to?
that is right up, old school disney material. pure gold, cheers mate 👍
It reminds me of a Don Bluth film.
"Simply too old."
This man was flung off his horse by a dragon TWICE and took it like rolling out of bed
Hope well see more of this OldKnight and his Steed in their forced retirement
He’s one tough old guy. I hope to keep making more of these shorts to show more of this story. Thank you!!
@@GabeHordosFilms Just remember: Age and treachery (or cunning) will overcome youth and skill. Doesnt make a knight less honorable to fight unorthodox, as we get older, its needed
Never underestimate an old man in a young man's profession.
There’s going to be more!? :DDD!!
@@GabeHordosFilms old butt gold
The king was really a fool. Imagin what a great teacher and wise advisor this knight could have been. He has experience and quick thinking. Don't dismiss people just because they are old or have a disability. They are still Worthy of love, no matter how much they are capable of. Nobody needs to prove that they are someone or worthy. My grandpa was disabled for over 10 years. But it didn't stop him from telling stories, making jokes and having fun with me. We couldn't go out and do active things, but I love him with all my heart.
Knights were paid with land holdings; knighthood without land to retire to, is no real knighthood at all.
Yes, but be careful because an old person who looks smart and says wise things doesn't always have to be smart and wise.
*BINGO!*
I immediately thought of that excellent scene in 'GoT,' when that arrogant runt 'Joffrey' insulted and dismisses Sir Barristan, citing his age as making him unqualified to still Serve.
Never insult anyone that's made a career/life in a very violent/dangerous Field, yet managed to LIVE to see Olde Age.
;-)
@@prophetzarquon Lets be real: 'knighthood' was just the medieval Gentleman's Club. Knights were, by and large, Lords or the sons of Lords who wanted to feel important beyond being some of the few people who could afford the luxuries of owning their own horse, full plate armor (already a symbol of power on its own) and the amount of weaponry they owned
Kings being idiots is a time honored tradition.
The older the knight, the more you should fear and respect him
He's lived through countless trials
This has more heart, skill, and earnest storytelling than 99% of the crap the mainstream is shoveling right now. Well done.
To be fair, 99% of most things are and have always been crap. We just remember the good stuff. I was there in the early 2000s, and trust me, a lot of the media was shite.
This is simply fantastic in every area. The animation is so fluid and expressive. The characters are really engaging and understandable even without a lot of talking. The story is "only" 2:45 but I felt the whole rollercoaster of emotions. Well done!!
Thankyou so much!!! You are noting so many things that are important to me.
You say all !!
Just wonderful.
This had more heart and creativity than most animation produced by Hollywood in the last 10 years.
And the music !!!
This should be a series. He is still a Knight and can still do great things.
This was like an old school Disney / Don Bluth film. Top quality. Very well done.
Thank you! That’s the stuff I grew up on and still inspires me to this day.
@@GabeHordosFilms You and me both, brother! 🤜🤛
You definitely honor their legacies and do them proud.
Would've been cool if it really was a Don Bluth film, after so many years of not seeing anymore of his beautiful 2D animation.
@dreamguardian8320 true, but I think Don would feel proud to know he has inspired new artists to create beauty in his style and keep the flame going forward.
@@simplegarak I think he inspired the people of Cartoon Saloon in Ireland to keep the flame going forward. Don Bluth use to work in Ireland, believe it or not.
Knights spent more time with their horses than training with a sword. The horse was the most valuable weapon/companion they had. Makes sense to have that bond.
Quite right, and not only knights, and not very long ago was this the case.
My grandfather was a blacksmith and he did a lot of changing shoes (among other things) of local farmers' horses. He often took my mother, his only child, with him to work to save in day care costs, which were expensive at the time (grandma worked full shift at plywood factory.)
This was a time of mechanization and tractors taking over at small farms in the parts I'm from. Mom often tells me how she, as a little girl, witnessed how many of these farmers, having to give up for slaughter their old horse (which would also be their last,) would break in tears and take the horse aside to talk, to 'explain' to it how it's being taken away. These were men who'd had their horse as work companion - and friend - in their everyday work all their lives, a bond probably closer to them than with their wives.
That's one of the reasons I hold _Fiddler on the Roof_ in high esteem as a work of filmography. The protagonist Tevye has that exact same moment with his cows he cannot take with him. It's a scene of fiction, but a very real thing there.
Even from a point of view that discards all sentiment and humanity, that horse looks like the most valuable thing he has. (And he probably would be walking instead of riding it, to keep the horse fresh, or riding a different cheaper horse)
Destriers (warhorses/chargers) were, at the cheap end, 5 pounds (L) circa 1345. A knights wages were two shillings (s) per day. 20 s to the L, that is 50 days of a knights wages. A man-at-arms earned 1 s/day (100 days wages for a destrier), a foot archer 2 or 3pence (d) (12d to the s, 20 s to the L, 360 days wages for a destrier). (Sourced from wiki, grain of salt)
I also just found something that indicates that in the 12th century, horses were about half that price (50s), and that a coat of mail was worth 100s, so more than the horse, _if you are going for the cheapest horse_
The same source indicates a ready-made suit of Milanese armour (good, but not custom) in 1441 was more than eight pounds. Again, more expensive than the cheapest horse, but the same source says up to 80 L for a warhorse in the 13th century and the total armour owned by a knight in 1374 cost 16L 6s 8d
Oh, and that a cheap peasant's sword cost 6d in 1340s
I've seen full length features with budgets of hundreds of millions of dollars that pack less character development and engagement into their stories than this 2:45 animation, not to mention stunning visuals and amazing action scenes.
It is sad but it is a fact. You are right.
Absolutely incredible! I love the decision to keep the Dragon and it's lair grey and washed out to contrast the Old Knight and the Horse's vibrance and vivacity.
It's super atmospheric, really makes the whole environment feel burnt and blighted by its presence
That’s so cool to read your comment. I loved trying to find a cool way to have the dragons cave feel huge and ominous.
@@GabeHordosFilms
Mission accomplished. What a great short story with contrasting characters!
An aged and experienced knight is a gift, one that no king should ever squander... and no dragon should underestimate!
Plenty of legendary knights fought well into their twilight years. Thomas Erpingham, William Marshal, El Cid -- that king is a dolt.
I've never been so angry at a fictional character with only twenty seconds of screen time before. Really well done!
Don't sweat it too much. Based on the direction the Dragon was flying in, that young whippersnapper is going to have to deal with 5 tons of fire-breathing reptile while relying on soldiers untrained in how to deal with it.
@@OddmanoutreGood to know xD
Like most kings
Very true. There's also John of Bohemia, who died leading a suicide charge during the battle of Crécy, while he was in his 50s and compltely blind. That's how a man dies.
@@SkeletonXin Yeah, that man had balls of pure steel.
The French knights at the battle were also said to have killed the Genoese crossbowmen for fleeing. It's crazy just how much emphasis knights placed on courage. They didn't mess around for sure.
"Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young"
Is the complete embodiment of this short and I love everything about it
Awesome. Thank you so very much.
This should be a full length feature film. I love that the horse is so loyal to the knight. They are wonderful animals! Great job to everyone involved.
What a wonderful video about friendship and belief! You show that ailments won't stop you and your true friends appreciate you no matter what!
That’s such a great comment. Thank you so much.
This reminds me of good old Disney 🥰
FR, thought it was made by the makers of the Emperor's New Groove.
Thank you. I love that old school stuff. It really inspires me
my sentiments exactly 💯
Indeed.
it's a same they didn't of this guy, they might recruited him to make new Disney stuff that looks just like the old stuff of legends
Love how clear the bromance between the knight and horse is; They're so expressive!
lol. Nothing like a loyal horse I would imagine. Thankyou!!
I like how the experience shows. He knows the mission, failure is not accounted for, only best odds for success, he pauses only to evaluate his next move, and he knows there's more than one way to win a battle. The other knight featured in this short (the one burnt to a charred skeleton along with his horse) could have learned a few things from this one.
I love how you stated this. Thankyou for the comment. I love thinking about this old knight and what he must have been through in his life.
I love the designs! Оne look at the King is enough to understand his personality, backstory, motivations etc. This is a masterpiece!
lol. That’s cool to hear. Thank you for the comment.
The single embrace by the Horse and The Knight at the end, truly shows that the Horse never doubted the Knight once. He always had faith in him.
Even his look towards the Knight at the end is almost like him telling him: “You see? You have always been a Knight, Stand Proud. How could you ever doubt yourself after all you’ve been through?”
That to me is such a Blessed and Honorable Friendship, that it truly moves me.
A full length movie's excitement, suspense, drama, lighthearted humor, and a happy ending ( not to mention awesome animation), squeezed into 2 minutes and 48 seconds! BRAVO!!!!!!!!
Well thank you for the comment. That’s pretty great
I felt like I was watching something straight out of The Black Cauldron. Excellent animation and storyboarding!
Awesome. Thankyou so much.
This is amazing. Anyone going up against a dragon for his horse has my heart. Never belittle the old soldier. Brilliant work. Please never stop.
Very nice. Thank you so much. I will try to never stop.
This animation deserves a oscar. 🏆 It's so nostalgic, and the dragon is very intimidating. 👴🐴🐲
It looks way simple and better than the modern Disney. :)
Thank you kindly for such a nice comment. I really appreciate it
@@GabeHordosFilms. You're welcome! 😁👍
The horse totally saying "See? You still got it!"
The horse trying to cheering the knight, the knight not letting him down, the complicity at the end...I cried, a bit
This is what we need. I wish Disney, Dreamworks, and other animation companies from Hollywood can bring this back.
It isn't technology that makes great stories. It's Writers having good hearts and a heaping serving of common sense/wisdom (And the Actors who may portray them).
Brilliant. I would honestly watch an entire series based on these two. Bravery and honor don't have an age limit.
I know this is not the point but as a horseman this is the perfect portrayal of the bond between a horse and rider well done❤
I love his animation style!!!
Thank you so much!!!
This animation style is beautiful and I wish more companies would return to it.
As a veteran with a tremor I appreciate your focus on a heroic figure who is weakened.
Oh wow. Thank you for saying that. And I hope life treats you well.
This film packs more drama, entertainment value, craftsmanship, and genuine emotional heart into just under three minutes than many a current Hollywood film lasting two hours or more. Absolutely brilliant.
^5!
Absolutely correct!
This is my favorite 2:40 of movie this year
lol. Thank you kindly
lol. Thank you kindly
An old warrior is steady as a rock when it's time to go to war.
As a disabled vet, I speak from experience. Nothing like an adrenalin rush to steady the nerves.
Oh wow. It’s great to hear from you. What you said about the adrenaline…that’s what I was thinking would drive him. I’m sure a few hours after this story is over, he’d be super stiff and sore…but when trying to save his buddy…nothing would stop him. Thank you so much for the comment
The horse 🐴 knows that the knight ♞ still gots what really counts.
That’s right!! Thanks for the comment
"You're too old."
Never underestimate the old man in a profession where men die young.
What a great saying. Thank you for your comment.
The stories we always had. The stories we need again.
A very wholesome animation!! I love how the horse was trying to comfort his friend at first 0:41
The word wholesome means a lot to me. Thank you for the comment. Very much appreciated
Fantastic. Simply fantastic. I also love that it isn't a 'classic' fairy tale, pokes at the edges of one. Well done.
This was beautiful. Takes me back to the first time I saw the Black Cauldron.
Thank you for creating this. Bless you for sharing it.
I appreciate your comment very much. Thank you kindly.
The head-to-head bump just... is something so real to me. I used to do that with the horse I rode for training back when I was learning to ride, it became our greeting to eachother.
This was amazing.
I love the action and suspense that were happening. When they were confronted by the dragon. The knight risked his own life to save his best friend from getting eaten, and you almost had me there when he jumped towards its mouth. Even he got kicked out of the kingdom due his age, but atleast he has his best friend alongside with him through the end.
An old warrior is one who has survived long enough to age. That's no small feat, takes real skill.
I love how threatening the dragon is. The scene at 0:47, the sheer speed that it happens at is brilliant.
Literally what in the heck, I haven't felt this level of emotion and fear for a film since Puss in Boots, The Last Wish - this is a masterpiece!! I love this character and his bond with his horse. The designs and fluid motion, the atmosphere - you've INSPIRED ME BEYOND REASON. I want to animate smth so bad right now, I love this.
Oh that is so great to hear. Thank you for the awesome comment. You’ve got on things that are important to me that I tried to get into this film. I wish I could make longer ones…but for now, this is the best I can do. Thanks again.
No lie, I was actually fearing for the main character and his horse. When was the last time the stakes were real like that? I can't remember. I was so relieved they got out of that one.
@@RicardoMoralesMassin Exactly! The animators and writers had the power to break my heart, but they left the ending bittersweet :]
Only foolish kings let the old knights go, they have the wisdom of a lifetime that no one can replace.
That’s so true. It’s going to be fun to work on more of this story and see where it goes.
Our worth shouldn't depend on how much we can provide; there's more to a person than just being useful. A good heart should be enough for someone to be appreciated...
Thanks for the comment. Very well put!
Finally, some wholesome animation on TH-cam.
I love the word wholesome. I miss that kind of thing in movies. So I might as well do it myself. Thank you so much
This is absolutely awesome! Keep up the great work! Would totally watch the Old Knight prove the King and himself wrong
I love how much heart is packed in less than 3 minutes of film.
I would love to see a whole series of the Old Knight and his faithful steed.
Beautiful story…excellent work. Old school Disney. Brings back some old feelings from Sunday nights in the 70’s watching the Wonderful World of Disney.
He threw away 2 swords for his horse. That's what it takes to be a friend
This short OLD KNIGHT is so great! it left me wanting to see more!
Thank you. I’m working on the next part. Thankyou for watching
As a horse lover, this was extra awesome. Peace, friends!
i miss this type of animation, thank you for bringing me back to my childhood.
In reality he would be the one vetting the squires and pairing them with appropriate knights, and training royalty.
Right well let's be absolutely clear... you can't possibly leave us with this great short story. I need more! Great job.
lol. Thankyou for that. I will do my best to give you more.
This is pure oldschool awesomeness! Hand drawn is just something else, and you sir are awesome!
Thank you kindly. It’s everything I love in a 3 min short. I appreciate your words.
WHAT this is absolutely insane! I rarely see animation this good, even in movies that have millions of dollars of budgets… I am wowed
That’s awesome to hear. Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it.
I love this. Almost made me cry, I take care of my grand father and this kind of realization that he’s old and nimble with little to no adventure left in him. ❤❤❤
A Knight is always a Knight no matter his age and honestly a more Honorable king would have made him either a General or asked him to continue as a Knight and teach new Knights.
This reminds me of the Disney that I used to love!
Indeed.
Brilliant. This is the kind of animation quality that Disney has lost.
William Marshall, history's greatest knight, was made regent of England at the end of his life. At the age of 70, he not only commanded the English to victory at the battle of Lincoln, driving out the French, but he also personally led a cavalry charge of other knights.
"History's greatest knight" is a crazy stretch, but the guy was pretty cool.
This was the absolute BEST! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Respect an old man in a world where men die young.
Stunning, god I miss 2d. So glad to see it’s never dead! Amazing work!! ❤
Amazing. Hand animation captures a living essence 3D just doesn't have. There is so much human motion here that I can't really describe. It breathes. Disney and Bluth vibes. Just loved it.
Wow! A wonderful example of courage and dedication. Didn’t leave a friend in trouble, took a risk and won despite any weaknesses
Wow! Amazing dynamic shots in there, Gabe. The environment and dark lighting blew me away. Edge-of-the-seat stuff!! I will now watch it 25 more times! 😎
Hahaha. That’s great to hear. I love it when the setting isn’t so full blown colorful and easy to see. This was a world I’d love to be in. lol.
This was beautiful and I'd love to see more.
Thank you. I hope to keep making more.
That literally brought a tear to my eye, don't know why. It just looked so dire when he jumped into the dragon's mouth. Amazing animaion and fitting sound design as well! Great work!
The knights that deserve the most respect aren't the young and bold who are willing to die ignorantly, but rather the ones who stayed on that grueling path and were strong enough to grow old. Twas a very foolish king.
Even old heroes can still shine from time to time
Ok the end was absolutely adorable
That’s so nice to hear. The ending was my wife’s idea.
@@GabeHordosFilms ooh that's soo cute 🥹
Nagyon szép történet. 👏💞
Gyönyörű,munka! 🤗👍💚🖐
Thank you so much!!
Oh, wow. This was animated like old-school Disney. So lovely, and I cared about the characters is so little time. Truly masterful.
Incredible! I want to see more please. 😊
I’d love to keep making them. Thank you for watching
0:49 and THAT is why you keep the sword on YOU, and not your horse!! Lol
Except not really though; that's what sidearms are for!
Knights also carried several weapons. They'd have a sword as a sidearm, but also a spear, axe, and rondel dagger. And a lance if they were on horseback.
@@AMcGrath82 I believe it. Actually now that I think about it, my favorite part of one of my favorite novels is in The Vampire Lestat, when Lestat de Lioncourt (still human at this point) is charged with killing a pack of wolves that have been menacing the countryside. He rides out on horseback solo, but brings alongside him two mastiffs (with spiked collars to prevent their throats from being ripped out), a flintlock pistol, a flail, a sword, and maybe something else. It’s one of the best fights I’ve ever read in a book.
Looks like he wasn't a very good knight if he didn't know that
@@joelsirola5440 touché
2:28 - Horse: "You haven't lost your touch yet, master."
Love the art style, love the wholesome message, BUT! It’s deserves more love!
1:49 Edna Mode "No Capes!!!" moment.
Underrated comment
Lovely, chum!
Thanks Simon!!!
@@GabeHordosFilms Superb! And I know how he feels!
This feels like Disney in the 90s. Some would call the Renaissance of Disney animation. Well done 👍🏻
Awesome. Thank you so much.
I really, REEEEALLY wanna see more of them. That would be such a great animated series. A old knight, kicked out by King whoms family he had served his entire life, stumbling over a Dragon that terrorises the land - and to keep the people save he has to do something!
Maybe he finds a promising young protégée he can teach his skills, while the youngster helps him realise that eventhough life may be short there is always something you can keep fighting for, no matter the odds. ❤
beautiful
Thank you!
Its here!
What did you think?
@@GabeHordosFilms 👍
Fear and respect the old man in a profession where men die young.
This reminded me so much of the classic Don Bluth animations like The Secret of NIMH. You truly did the old masters proud with this one! Also, in regards to the knight, there is an old saying: "Beware the old man in a profession where most men die young."
Great job😊 Thanks for that! With love from Russia 🇷🇺