Horror Short Film "Requiem" | ALTER | Starring Bella Ramsey
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Requiem is set in 1605, against the backdrop of the witch trials. It's a coming of age story, following Evelyn as she engages in a game of cat and mouse against her father, Minister Gilbert, in order to be with Mary, the woman she loves.
"Requiem" by Em J. Gilbertson
Starring Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us, Game of Thrones)
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"Requiem" Credits:
CAST:
Evelyn: Bella Ramsey / @bellaramsey,
Mary: Safia Oakley Green / @safiaoakleygreen
Minister Gilbert: Simon Bacon
Magistrate Shorter: Sean Buchanan / @seanbuchanan_actor
Matthew Shorter: Jack Oliver Norris / @jackoliver_norris
Agnes: Juliet Dante / @juliet.dante
Josiah: Jason Adam
Abe: Jack Condon / @jackcondon1
CREW:
Director: Em J. Gilbertson (Emma J. Gilbertson) / @emjgilbertson
Producer: Michelle Brøndum / @michellebrondum
Screenwriter: Laura Jayne Tunbridge / @lauratunbridge
Director of Photography: Joseph Guy / @josephalexanderguy
Production Designer: Freddie Burrows / @frugstagram
Costume Design: Ashley Conor / @ashleyconor
Hair & Makeup Designer: Gemma Lokat-Smith / @gem_lokatsmith_hmua
Editor: Oliver Bauer / @olibauereditor
Composer: Madison Willing / @madwilling
Sound Designer: Miles Sullivan / @mrmilessullivan
Production Sound Mixer: Luise Guertler / @an_empty_stage
Colorist: Marco Valerio Caminiti / @koenigmark
VFX Producer: Jake Calcutt
Production Manager: Fabiana Tesauro / @ybaf23
Casting Director: Claire Bleasdale / @clairebleasdalecasting
1st AD: Tom Allan
2nd AD: Charlotte Peach / @charlotte_peach
3rd AD: Felix Cole / @felix_casper_cole
AD Floor Runner: Declan Taaffe and Grace Nicholls / @declantaaffe @_gracenicholls_
Script Supervisor: Michela Minciotti / @micnamacna
Covid Supervisor: Andrew St Maur / @st_maur94
Fight Choreographer: Shiraz Yasin
Production Coordinator: Priya Malhi and Catherine Lynn / @priyamalhix @catherinelynn189
Production Assistant: Jack Beckett, Samuel Sellers and Nana Obiri-Yeboah / @jacktbeckett @Samuel.j.sellers @drnoy45
Runner: Lottie Lake and Millie Farquhar / @millw4h
Unit Manager: Zoe Haynes
Art Director: Jessica Wretlind / @jessicawretlind
Art Department Assistant: John Burrows, Eve Finnie and Jermaine Thompson / @evefinnie
SFX: Nick Smith and Simon Davey
1st AC: Charlotte Vernet
2nd AC: Stefanie Oswald
Steadicam Operator: Leighton Spence and Junior Agyeman Owusu / @leightonspence @mrjunioragyeman
Gaffer: Simon Mills
Spark: Jamie Legge, Kian Altmann, Will Jensen and Oscar Oldershaw / @kianaltmann @bigheadamerican @oscaroldershaw
First Assistant Sound: Alex Langner / @langner_alex
Production Sound Mixer (Additional Shooting): Phil Stander / @phil_stander
Head Costume Maker: Cecile Schils / @cecile.schils.costume
Costume Maker: Chloe Hadley, Nenni Alenius, Eleanor Banasik and Esme Lowrey / @nenni.a @eleanor_costume @esmelowrey
Costume Buyer: Ania Egan and Nana Ansah
Hair & Makeup Assistant: Hannah Shaikh, Amy Luthwood-Graham and Eliza McCabe / @hannah.shaikhup @amyluthwoodgraham @elizamccabemua
Editing Assistant: Mira Thu / @mirathu_
Dailies Colourist: Alex Coveney / @coveneyalex
3D Artist: Terence Hughes
FX Artist: Jake Calcutt and Wu Junyi / @junepixs
Compositor: Pietro Abati,Carina Carlsson, Siân Drury and Sam Pearson / @pietro.abati
Singer: Wild Adoration / @wildadoration
Foley Artist: Miles Sullivan and Sam Morris / @mrmilessullivan and @sammosounds
ADR Recordist: Kim Bradfield / @bradfieldsound
Marketing and Publicity: Simon Galvan and Clare Harris / @simong.s
Behind the Scenes Photographer: Lucy Alder, Lesley Posso and Olivia Ahmadi / @lucyalder_ @lesleyposso @livmard
Production Company: The National Film and Television School / @nftsfilmtv
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Thank you for sharing this with us and for contributing to the comment section. Are the women at the end a coven?
This is a fantastic short film - I’d love to see it as a full-length feature (an overused comment, but I don’t say that often or lightly).
This film is amazing 👏👏👏 Love it so much oml
@@DocBree13 I left it fairly ambiguous so it can be left open to interpretation. They are an underground operation of women who come together to rebel against the patriarchy but history might call them a coven/witches…
That was so nice Bella Ramsey is such a talented actor!!!
It’s crazy, you can tell Bella isn’t in this solely for money, she’s in so many little side projects and really cares about her craft, it’s nice to see!!
YES she just love acting and you can see that,the most authentic actress i know
In an interview I think she said she's just fine doing small projects or like not really on the spotlight and like almost turned down the role in the last of us 'cause it'll be the next big thing. But even then how can she not get recognized for her acting on other films she's just so humble and amazing in her work!
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ dafuq
Nah she is in it for money
@@JackAndP yeah reminds me of Ms. Johansson's role in that "artsy" film under the skin.
It surprises and frightens me that somewhere someone still believes that two women who love each other deserve to die because of their love. Great film, love it
It doesn't surprise me at all that so many human beings are hateful bigots or that racism still exists, because sadly, I've had to finally make myself understand how much ppl are blissful being ignorant? It's gotten so bad that I'm shocked when a person is nice or shows a kind gesture? As for the LGBTQIA+ Community, I admire and respect them because they are also human beings(that is something a lot of others forget)therefore, that's how they should be treated, IMO. Tbh, I've received more kindness from them than my own straight community? It's funny because to mean "straight" means a good thing, but so many straight folks are not very good human beings.....as they look down their noses at others, so content to ignore their own hateful ignorance. If this angers other "straight" ppl, I really don't care? I have too much important things and ppl in my life, and I won't be returning to argue with folks who are filled with unnecessary ignorance?
Conservative christian republicans in a nutshell
@@mautsukuda Wow, what a small minded person you are, involving politics into a short about history. This was happening long before any political parties ever existed. I bet you failed history in school for trying to blame political parties for your shortcomings.
agree
@@bigotsandwiches8456 the same could be said about straight people
The hatred in Evelyn's eyes when she turns to look at her father at the pyre gave me chills. And how she can barely walk, her grief and horror making her fall to the ground... just, amazing. Incredible script, incredible actors.
Bella killed it and her character is definitely going to suffer from psychological problems after seeing what she saw that night.....seeing her lover being burned alive infront of her.....just absolutely heartbreaking and devastating.
@@matthewlee4697 Back in those days people were much tougher. I mean psychologically. There were sicknesses, wars, high children mortality. Death was an everyday companion.
@@rivciks5045 still torturous either way.
The next time Bella Ramsey kisses a girl in a role CAN THE LOVE INTEREST PLEASE NOT DIE IMMEDIATELY AFTER 😭💕
Say it loud for the people in the back. 🙌🏽
PLEASE GOD ITS ALL I ASK
BET.... THE LAST OF US SEASON 2 PLS
@@_faerywren FR UGHHH SHE BETTER NOT LEAVE MY GIRL DINA
@@Kc-op9zf she does end up leaving in part 2 to look for Abby
bella is so incredibly talented.
Where
@@ivydaimond6715 wdym “ where “ ..
@@hiiihelllooldont think hes english😂
She didn't create any viral dance...so..meh
fucking yes i love her so much, so much emotion MASTERPIECE
As The Last of Us TV show unfolded, I began to note Bella Ramsey's ability to use her facial expressions and her eye expressions to convey emotions, without being overly dramatic. And now, after seeing this short movie, I know I was right. Such capacity makes her emotions quite realistic and makes her acting really impressive. I'm exciting to see more of her work in the future.
Agree especially with that last episode that aired of the last of us! She nailed the emotional part
oh my god right, the first thing i noticed in tlou was how effing good their fear face is. and the noises!! the noises he makes to express emotion seem almost involuntary, it's sometimes uncomfortable it's so damn good
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ of all the places to leave this comment, you leave it on THIS video?
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ hail Satan
@@halfmanhalfsock Yes,because what bearing does it have on this video? Especially since these hypocrits are everything BUT holy..no,cruel and violent.
Some people like to blabber on.Senseless statements if you ask me..
23:15 tears forming in the eyes and that expressive gaze, Bella has one of the most beautiful ethereal faces I’ve seen
She looks like oil painting👼
SHE REALLY DOES
I thought the exact same thing in that moment
her screaming “mary” was such an amazing scream, i really felt that
The group of women at the burning barn are taking a stand. When Evelyn removed her cap at the end, she was saying 'we've had Enough of the hatred, torture, and death by the town fathers, who were lording their manhood over them'. What an excellent film!
@@KarmicSalt not everything revolves around the states buddy
thank you, as i missed it!!
@@KarmicSalt okay, and?
It's an amazing representation of the "witches" society calls now a day, when a woman stops beign in the command of a man, and it becames this rebel, strong, independent, 'you're not gonna fuck with me anymore' person.
@@florenciamartinezmisericor6236 Nice comment!
What angers me more than anything about humanity is other's obsessed desire to control other people's lives. I honestly believe that is our greatest weakness. Kudos for an excellent film.
you get it
I think parents should to some degree control their children lives til they are adults. And if you are living in a society then the society should exercise some control over you. If you want be completely free, go live in the mountains or woods.
@@rivciks5045society??? control?? No thanks!! If u mean control in not doing crime(stealing, killing) am down with that but not more than that.
Exactly been thinking about this aspect of humanity which I truly hate, be it religion, family and all that. Probably why am not into religion or God stuff these days, I hate being controlled by other beings or others whims.
as a queer woman it's really amazing seen someone as Bella Ramsey that cares so much about telling queer histories in so many different ways.
Absolutely!! I’m in love with Ramsey! Such an exquisite actor❤❤❤❤
It's just a role it's not that deep clown
"cares so much" imma have to stop you right there, bella is just playing a role in this nothing more
@@fruityrolls__ yes, but it’s clear in other media as well that she cares about queer representation
@@titaa56 I KNOW THEY’RE AMAZING ❤❤❤
And just like that, between GoT, The Last of Us, and this short, there is no doubt in my mind that Bella Ramsey is easily one of the best actors of our generation.
Agree!!
Let's not let it go to her head.
@@jwdenn omg shut up
Yesss
@@jwdenn she probably not even reading comments
BELLA HAS ANOTHER GAY ROLE EVERYONE CHEERED
What was the other role she had? What was the name?
@@adriana-vh1hs pretty sure its her role as ellie in the last of us show
@@crisis5858 okay, thank you!
@@crisis5858 okay, thank you!
🤮🤮🤮🤢🤢🤢
bella deserves an award so much. she really shows off her charachter's feelings through acting, shes amazing
Character’s*
This was beyond beautiful, and even more heartbreaking. Everyone did a phenomenal job! The way Bella screamed out Mary's name SHATTERED my heart, and I am glad that they got at least one good night together. My hat is tipped off to everyone involved! Well done!
Safia and Bella did absolutely amazing here. I am stunned. The writing the cinematography is outstanding. I just can't get over it
Thank you guys for the likes! :) 👍
What has the other actress been in? She looks so familiar but I don't know from where.
@@frankcastle3210 I'm not too sure she had been in a lot. But she's in a drama called "The Colour Room" and I'm pretty sure other short films. Regardless she does have a familiarity to her. She did great in here. Definitely memorable in her part just as much as Bellas.
This was so sad I was crying in the end. Bella’s acting is so incredible, I could see so much emotion through her eyes. I just can’t comprehend how people could be so cruel and burn the other one
@@KarmicSaltall the characters have british accents, so im gonna assume the story takes place in early 1600s england as the description says (not trying to be rude)
@@KarmicSalt the states? The world doesn't revolve around America
@@KarmicSalt shut up
@KarmicSalt It states "England, 1605" in the first 5 seconds of the film.
Not people, just men
the glimmer of hope in Mary's eyes and then the devastation as Evelyn told her it's got to end is so subtle but heartbreaking 18:04
Love to see Bella taking on some more experimental projects. It not only is a chance to showcase her incredible acting, but it's a great way to bring additional exposure to super talented writers who may otherwise go unnoticed.
Who is this Bella and why everybody is taking about her?
@@rivciks5045 She was in Game of Thrones and Last of Us. She's a pretty famous actress at this point.
@@tewks4458 OK. I never saw those movies. That explains it.
@@rivciks5045 Your loss. Great loss, i'd say.
@@fraumartha4184 I started reading first book of GoT some while ago but I just didn't like it. So, obviously, I am not interested in the film adaptation of that thematic.
Bella has the ability to say so much without speaking a word. Wonderful performance by the cast and i absolutely love the theme, lighting, cinematography!!
what a beautiful requiem for those lost and almost forgotten, and what a beautiful performance by Ramsey. what a joy knowing we’re watching the beginning of a long successful career for her
これは凄い、とにかくベラ・ラムジーの演技力や表現力に脱帽しました。続きが観たくなる。
So young, and yet her talent makes you think she's had decades of experience. I truly hope to see Bella Ramsey in many future projects. A very passionate performer with such a wide spectrum. Certainly makes me wish I never gave up on my dreams of acting.
definitely made me cry. Bella and Safia are really talented, this was full of emotions and i don't what to say except that it was so beautiful. thank you Alter and all the production team for this !
Can Bella please eventually play a character whose beloved girlfriend DOESN'T die tragically??
Yes! How about a romantic comedy with a happily ever after? We all respect her dramatic ability but she also has a mischievous side that might shine in comedy too.
This kind of stories brings out such a sadness in me... it's like ancestral grief.
That look the reverend has when his daughter looks at him. I have a feeling that deep down inside he knew that the other girl wasn't a witch.
Of course he does. They all knew it wasn't real and just used it to control the poor
The thing is, I don’t think that many of the men who accused women of witchcraft actually believed they were witches. It was a way of controlling women (and occasionally men) who didn’t fit into their extremely rigid lifestyle and what they viewed as normal. Regarding the reverend in this: yeah, I don’t think he Mary was a witch either, but I think in his mind, that was the only way to “save” his daughter. At first when they were discovered it did kinda seem like he was at least trying to cover for Evelyn (he was telling the other man that her and Mary were just friends when it was pretty clear at that point it was much more than that). I think he thought I’d he didn’t claim Mary was a witch who had “bewitched” Evelyn, then Evelyn would have also been killed.
Wow, what an incredible short film! The acting, cinematography, and story were all top-notch. I loved the way "Requiem" explored themes of love, identity, and persecution in such a hauntingly beautiful way. Bella Ramsey's performance was outstanding, and the historical setting added an extra layer of depth to the narrative. Overall, a fantastic job by Em J. Gilbertson and the entire cast and crew. I can't wait to see more from them!
Bella Ramsey's range has no bounds and this short horror film is one of thousand little pieces of evidence that shows it all 🔥
I love how this shows their textured skin, something about it makes me so happy to see so normalised and not covered up
What do you mean by textured?
i noticed this too and was really impressed by the choice
@@BabyBugBugpimples, riddles, inconsistencies, spots etc. Not made up to look perfect and pristine
Top notch film. Now we need the sequel; "Retribution"
Omg! I’ve been waiting for this!! What a heartbreaking story of love and defying norms. When Evelyn stood up to her fathers saying the older lady isn’t a witch, maybes she’s got an illness, it shows that since she chooses to live authentically and be honest about her own interests and love, it allowed her to see the world from a perspective of love and reason and not so black and white like the rest do.
Short movie packed with emotions and of course royalty themselves Bella Ramsey! ❤ their incredibly moving talents makes me feel all the emotions. 🥺
@@KarmicSalt good thing this is set in England then
@@KarmicSalt the United States are not the center of the world
@@KarmicSalt this isn't in the states. not the whole world is about you. If you even paid a little bit of attention you could hear that they speak british.
@@elsaandersson1652 british is not a language
@@kissofliife i never said it was? i just said that thye speak with a british dialect during the whole film. proving that they're npt in the states
This was amazing the acting the filming the dialogue, the entire thing was a masterpiece I definitely give it an 8/10 bravo Bella and all the other actors
P.s. Bella is going to be one of the next HUGE A list blockbuster action/horror/drama actress😤
Then give it a 10 out of 10? 8 out of 10 movies are NOT masterpieces. What's up with that score? You are contradicting yourself.
@@adriantrusca1245 please do me a huge favor and GOMD thanks 🙏😊
@@adriantrusca1245 and like what a weird ass thing to say your description level of masterpiece is NOT the same as everyone you dork ☠️
Yeah but why is everything about the same subjects all of a sudden? That strikes me as peculiar.
@@Darkness-ie2yl Because for FOREVER it's NOT been about this. People are finally speaking up. Telling their truth. Helping others wake up.
Hats off to the entire team. Fantastic piece. As a side note, Bella’s acting in this makes me stoked for TLOU S2. She’s gonna annihilate older Ellie’s arc… can’t wait!!
🙌🙌
this was hauntingly beautiful. bella has such talent.
so fucking incredible. as a young queer person, this short film burns a hole in my heart too deep to describe. thank you for this.
*sets up a stake*
got my eyes on ya. 🧐😆
@@ssppeeaarr Why are you so proud of being a bigot?
@@ssppeeaarr it brings me joy that you people can only seethe when you see queer women today because we are here to stay forever❤🥰
I think I’m obsessed with Bella Ramsey since watching the last of us show, she is incredibly talented.
Isn't their pronoun they/them ?
This deserve a full length feature
So talented!! How can someone so small and young be so full of talent like she is. Her performances are always mind blowing.
Is she the same girl from the Last of Us?
@@SamuelBlack84 yes 😊
I don’t know her but I wonder why everybody is so excited about her. Yes, she did a good job but so all the other actors in this film.
wow that was really intense and heartbreaking, i loved every second of it. bella is beyond talented. congrats to everyone involved ❤️
bella's acting is so devastating. for a moment i forget this is just film, it all feels so real. they are such an amazing artist. my admiration for them knows no bounds
Truly an amazing film, Bella and Safia really played these roles wonderfully. Had me sobbing.
This was one of the most heart breaking shorts. Bella did amazing and I could actually feel the characters pain when Mary was on the stake. Such an amazing job to everyone who put it together. So sad that this most likely did happen to those who loved who they wanted to love back then.
this is the most heartbreaking story ive ever seen. bella does an amazing job. this has me in shambles.
wow. that was one of the the most gut wrenching and soul crushing stories i have ever seen. bella’s acting is truly incredible. everything about this down to the heart twisting scream of mary’s name at the end has me emotional. this piece of media is so horrifically beautiful. i am so thankful to be growing up in a world where my love is accepted (for the most part). this is incredible!!
Beautiful, tragic and dark. Incredible actors.
Great to see this get its online release and so much well deserved attention quickly! Well done everyone!
this is incredibly shot and bella did such a great job at conveying the pain of losing the one you love in a time like that
Bella and Sofia’s acting in this was off the charts amazing
The idea that many are about to stumble on to this gem is such a good feeling to know. Serendipitous discovery, indeed. Bella is something special.
bella is insanely talented like they're slaying too much😭
This randomly popped up as a recommendation, but I’m glad it did! The cinematography is amazing, an amazing story and an amazing cast. Bella and Safia are a highlight but the whole cast is very, very talented!
Everyone here is absolutelly talented, I cried a lot! So proud of this piece of art.
What to say about this triumph of a film that hasn't been said already?
Once I began watching this I went all the way to the end, and I have to say that Miss Bella Ramsey has outdone herself with her performance as Evelyn. When I watched the scene where she was forced to watch as Mary died I felt like I was there too, suffering with her. Society back in those days were hideously misogynistic and homophobic - and now it seems that we're returning to the dark days that were so accurately portrayed in the film. It matters not who we choose to love - whether we be straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual (like me), or transgender - love knows nothing of gender and is the purest and strongest force of all, and there's nothing evil or sinful about it.
To everyone who participated in REQUIEM: I thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this. You shone a beacon of light on a dark period of human history that we are in mortal danger of returning to and succeeded in delivering one powerful message. And I want to thank Miss Ramsey, too... she is a courageous girl and an example to strong girls and women everywhere.
Thanks the writers, director and producers for this. For every woman who could not be herself in this patriarchal world, for the ones who died as witches for being free and authentical for the epoch they've lived. Thanks the actresses for the beautiful and sensible job. As a lesbian woman, I felt I've been a little represented. This is a great short movie that has been made with detail and care. Thanks for it.
There is evil in that village, but it’s not witches. It’s fear.
Ya, I cried. Awesome all the way around 👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊😊😊
as much as ppl want to hate them, bella will always be an incredible actress. im glad tlou was how i found out about them but i am sad to not have known about them sooner. ive just finished watching ‘catherine, called birdy’ and it is such a gorgeous movie, theres so much more to say but words cannot describe how much i adore that film. I genuinely hope Bella knows how talented they are, you can practically see the fire raging inside them that fuels their passionate acting. I hope for the best for them 🤍
bella and safia's job is impeccable, this gave me goosebumps. thank you for giving us the chance to watch it, i was waiting for it for quite some time now. this is in fact a horror story; it is frightening to think that things like this happened (and still do in some places). incredible job, everyone♥♥
this was absolutely amazing. every single actor did so well. great job on this
The acting at Mary's burning is well and truly absolutely unparalleled.
Bella Ramsey! What can you even say .... This girl is so incredibly talented ... One of the best actresses out there right now.
man, i love and adore bella🥺 they’re such an extraordinary actor.
Just.... WOW. Bella is a great actor, both her and Safia. And she looks so pretty here. Great job the whole crew
Bella's subtle expressions hit so hard emotionally, an absolute masterclass of acting.
The pure rage in her eyes at the start oml 🔥
Excellent! I LOVE Bella. She has been such an amazing actress since her early years. Her last scene in GOT is seared in my mind. Great short!
bella is so brilliant, he deserves all the recognition he can get!
The cinematography is giving THE WITCH and I'm here for it, great production. Bella's performance is fantastic as always. Love to see she's having more recognition✨
Okay side note but Bella Ramsey is GORGEOUS
can’t explain how much i love bella and his work❤️
his ? :/
@@amiralidarvishi6678 Bella uses all pronouns
@@amiralidarvishi6678 bella uses all pronouns
@@amiralidarvishi6678 bella uses all pronouns!
@@amiralidarvishi6678yes that’s what op said
my love for bella grows everyday. she is phenomenal. this was such a beautiful film! thank you.
this film is literally devastating but so good 😭😭
This film is so interesting... the acting is incredible. I really love how the minister displays such a variety of emotions for Evelyn... you can tell that he "cares" about Evelyn in a certain way, but his emotions are intensely complex. She outright admits to him in his face that she is in love with Mary, and he is enraged by this... when Mary has her "trial", which is basically just bs... he holds Evelyn tight and ensures that she watches Mary be burned. His facial expression is really interesting because his face shows shame for a certain amount of time as Evelyn turns around to look him in the eyes. She is conveying the utmost feeling of betrayal and hatred; he has become what she despises the most... whereas before she was maybe only terrified of him. He thought he was doing what was right... so why does he seem so ashamed during that moment? Maybe he was really just doing what he thought was best in order to "protect" Evelyn from the same fate as the other women that become accused of witchcraft. It maybe means he knows what they've done to Mary is wrong? Or would it only be a travesty if it was Evelyn that ended up in that situation? I find it a bit perplexing that his face is displaying shame given the context and time they're living in. Did he have a similar facial expression when they gave Agnes her "trial"?
Also, why was Mary trialed and burned and not Evelyn? I mean I have a few solid guesses as to why that is, but clearly Evelyn felt a lot more apprehensive about her moves with Mary... contrarily, Mary didn't feel the need to be as careful perhaps as Evelyn... even though it appears Mary was in a riskier position than Evelyn.
The minister even looks down in shame... like a submissive way? When Evelyn turns around to look him in the eyes after watching Mary be burned.
Mary lives very presently from one moment to the next, and its like her character organically contains this specific wisdom that comes with living in the moment which is what living truly is... whereas Evelyn is very hyper-vigilant and pensive in all her fears (which she comes by honestly because I mean they were burning women at the stake for basically questioning anything).
what can't she do at this point like..... she is SO talented
Every day I am more and more amazed by Bella’s talent.
It's nice to see that Bella is also doing side projects which shows that she's really passionate about acting.
id rather not be apart of society that forces my children to live uncomfortably with its laws . my children can run free with joy , happiness and ill be their shield . very well written , incredible acting . im in the ending of the last of us , episode 8 waiting for the final 9. the young actress captures the heart of the viewer no matter her role, shes got a long career ahead of her .
What an incredible short film! The acting and dialogue, just a masterpiece. Bella, you're pure talent! 💜
This honestly didn't feel like 24 minutes. I know mention having a hard heartbreaking time with it because of the fire thing but it also hit me in the chords of "being a Christian" and all the darkness attached in with that history but also being that person who has gone on more spiritual quests and had some stuff that drew me right back to Christianity....so before I saw the building burn down I wondered if for a split second they had purged some bewitchery....because she was so calm and collected but as I said when I saw the building lit up I knew it was the perfect reason this film was called "Requiem".
Is no one gonna talk about how probably more than half of us would be burned at these trials-
Over and under on the time it takes for Bella's first Oscar nomination? I say 22 months. What an amazing talent!!!
Wow that was so intense and Bella is so talented, not just Bella but all of the cast. Hope you guys get some awards for it. Good job guys and thanks for making it available here ♥️
And "Requiem" was perfectly established when they said "Amen" and set the whole building on fire at the end. Now on a personal level, this was heartbreaking..especially as a person who has been burnt twice...once fallen into a fireplace and one set on fire helping my dad with a car.
Sick world before, sick world now too. Nothing changes.
I will be following her career forever. She really is fantastic. Genuine. 😮
The motif of Evelyn taking her hair down is so interestingly done here. And overall, brilliant work!
Any idea on what it may mean?
@@OnionRing6000 Puritan women were expected to keep their hair covered throughout their entire lives (very common in many religions, as a woman’s hair is her “main beauty” and by covering it she is preserving that beauty for only God and her husband). But pulling off her cap and letting her hair free she is rejecting the religion and conventions that took away everything she loved.
@@MeredithHagan Wow I never realized how deep of a message this little detail was sending. Thanks for clarifying!
oh my god. bella did a fantastic job. so much raw and true emotion behind those eyes
This short has got to be the most heartbreaking Alter short I’ve seen so far. And I’ve seen many. Tragic but beautiful that those two women were able to experience an unconditional love. I hated the ending. I wanted to cry and my heart literally broke into pieces. Great job 👏🏾 🙌🏾
I think the father was amazing too.. a big and very believable emotional range in the short time he was on screen!
Bella is so talented. They deserve an emmy for all these amazing performances she does, oh my god.
This is amazing , and Bella Ramsay’s acting is just out of this world !!
bella is so so talented, she can tell so much with nothing being said. her facial expressions say it all
I wish all historical dramas would start using the language of the time. Early modern and middle English is so beautiful in daily speech and prose, i wish there was more of this.
A masterpiece. Truly. I don’t cry easily and It had me bawling.
Beautiful, powerful and sophisticated.
The camera angles, the lighting throughout, the acting and the dialogue all sublime.
The shots of them in the grass reminded me of 1997’s Lolita in places where it’s just beautiful imagery.
The film score is perfect.
It made me feel so blessed to live in the times we do now, even though we still have a long way to go.
I felt at times claustrophobic and was willing then not to get caught. Trying to come up with ways that they could be together.
The cruelty of watching the end scene made me hold my breath, and I don’t think I released it until I saw the défient face at the end when she let her her down.
I am blown away.
The colour saturation gave the movie that brimstone feel all the way through and I could almost feel the heat, especially the ending shot.
I wouldn’t have expected anything less, but it’s just so dam good.
It’s imagery will stick with me for quite some time.
Absolutely incredible; from the cinematography, the acting, music, landscape, all of it. Bravo and well done! Can't remember the last time a short film has struck such a heartbreaking yet awe inspiring cord with me. And, as someone who loves anything to do with, or relating to, the Salem Witch Trials, this is especially phenomenal as well 👏👏👏
What a time to be alive, seriously. This era never ceases to fascinate me. Incredible sadness and still, so much hope. Well done!
Wow! Bella Ramsey in a short film at Alter! Awesome
An absolutely stunning film. Everyone involved should be incredibly proud of the work they created.