Men getting treatments like that felt so uncomfortable to watch but when that same treatment was given to women felt so... normal.. i feel so shameful and so angry. Felt it in my heart. Great. Work.
The advertisements and lack of personal space on the train, as well as the general ‘brush off’ attitude makes sense, but I’ve never seen a guy bump into a woman and not immediately try and be a ‘virtuous’ man by helping. That one felt a bit off imo
@@Ruby...X I never said it didn’t, it just seems strange to me because dudes usually feign being gentlemen even when they are douchebags. But yeah I’m not a woman so maybe you’re right
what a stupid thing, men sit like that not to assert dominance / or take up space and come off as arrogant, it's biology, sitting with legs crossed or together for long periods of time increases temperature and cuts off blood flow to testes causing extreme discomfort / even pain, testes need lower temp than regular body temp, if anything this was cringe asf.
At first when I was seeing the overly sexualized advertisements in the beginning, I thought that it was unrealistic to see something like that but the change to the end felt too normal. I’m so disgusted that as a woman, I’ve always just been used to these things without realizing. Really amazing film.
never in my life have I seen any kind of advertisement with a similar moto or message, maybe in america it's different, but I don't feel like posters of this sort are used much.
Yeah even here in America "at least where I am" it isn't like that at all. Don't get me wrong there are certainly sexualized ads and whatnot but nothing that insane, and they're pretty evenly split between men and women. Maybe things were different in the 50s, which is when this seems to take place. @pilky_boooi
@pilky_boooithe poster that was used in this video is actually based on a real anerican advertisement from a shoe company. search "keep her where she belongs ad" and you will see it. obviously its from the past, but the attention to detail in this video was great
as a 16 year old girl i genuinely can’t describe how awful i felt seeing the end of the film and noticing just how normal the scene felt. i’m a bit of a a film snob and i think this is incredibly well directed and thought out, and it really makes me feel like change can happen. keep this up!!!
Exactly what i was thinking! Watching the clips of women doing it felt awkward and uncomfortable, and when it switched back it felt more familiar or normal.
3:00 love the small detail that the bags are also representative of taking up space- an extension of our bubble and how women are often more considerate of how others may need that seat (whilst also being wary of people taking the bag or putting things in it) vs how men often dont think about it because they dont need to/havent been told to always be considerate and subservient to others
True that many men are rude and take more space than they need. But there's also 2 things between our legs that takes space and needs to be colder than the body. The size of the round ones also contribute to how much you need to open the legs.
Honestly it offered a true perspective from the other gender, our perspective but their discomfort and frustration. The wisdom needed to make this is beyond my understanding. Congratulations
Miles, respect yourself a little. How is this groundbreaking? Is this seriously beyond your wisdom and understanding? You can say that it’s not something you thought of before and you like the alternate perspective. But ‘the wisdom needed to make this is beyond my understanding’? I’m a woman, and this video perfectly encapsulates how stupid modern society has gotten. It’s well-shot, sure. But there’s no ‘deep message’, it’s just fancily pretending to have one. It’s trying to be a political/social commentary on something that isn’t even a problem. It’s almost like men have an actual organ between their legs that makes it painful to shut or cross them sometimes. That is IT. The fact this is something modern women think is an actual issue, or some deep thing, is ridiculous. Can it be annoying sometimes? Sure. Is it reflective of some societal problem? No, and it’s stupid to act like it is.
I’ve never understood the need for manspreading. I understand the discomfort in having ur legs fully shut - I’m a man too - but you can still sit comfortably without intruding other people’s spaces, let alone spread like you’re trying to recreate a 180 degree angle.
@jecan5536 Oh so they were just using comfort as an excuse. Disgusting behavior 🤮 I wonder where it stems from? I'm a man but I've never been sexist or felt the need to be. I'm obviously part of a sexist society but I do my absolute most not to contribute to it in anyway. But how come I'm like that when the majority of man isn't? Like what went wrong for the others? What makes them believe they're so much better than everyone else? Either way it's fucking stupid.
@@efml I have long legs and i call bs lol. And even if it's true, don't sir down then? People don't have to be uncomfortable for YOU to feel comfortable, we are all suffering
I love love love this depiction of the anxiety of a woman placed in a man’s pov it just shows how the roles reversed makes you feel so bad for the guy but when it’s back to normal it seems so ordinary. This is such an amazing short film please make more❤❤❤
i don’t know if it’s just me, but when it was reversed it felt just as bad, if not worse. i might’ve grown up in a different circle, but the second one feels more intense and rude than the first one. this was just my perception of it, feel free to add onto this if you like
Me in my opionion, i felt weirded out by both situations equally Inthink it’s because where i’m from, woman are not s3xualised as much or not s3xualised at all
the lighting the writing the camera angles the detail the meaning the acting the outfits the style just wow, congratulations. You’ll be a successful movie director someday and i’d love to see what u create in the future :)
Or just create more wars, most people unfortunately are so ignorant to see the meaning behind it, I wouldn't doubt to see men say that women are so selfish, or the opposite. Nowadays nobody cares about deep meanings when it comes to genders, they only want war
Miss Tiana Michele, I hope this video was used for some form of display because as a 14 year old girl, nothing makes me more mad than a man coming between me and another woman, and 5:13 . I absolutely hate it, but I adore you for making this piece. Thank you for visualizing how it is to be a woman.
Pov you know absolutely nothing. Ninety percent of the time they sit like that to avoid crushing their ball sacks. They're as allowed to sit wherever and however they want for any reason they want to, exactly like you are.
I totally get what you're saying, and I really respect you for sharing your feelings. It honestly surprises me too when people spread out or take up more space than necessary, especially when it's cramped. In situations like the one at 5:13, I wouldn't sit down at all , I'd rather stand for the entire journey, even if it's 1-1.5 hours, because I can imagine how uncomfortable that would be for the women involved. I think it's important for guys to be aware of how our actions can impact others, and I'm glad you spoke up about it. It's definitely something more people should pay attention to because it's just basic manners.
Everybody gets personal space, but not everyone is keen on crushing two of their organs in some situations just for you and some other people's concept of comfort 😭 I wouldn't expect another woman coming up on her time of the month with breast sensitivity as bad as my sisters to be perfectly ok with a man or woman pushing up on their breasts which already are tender, simply because the space is a bit cramped, so you make sure you have that space. My sisters do it, I do it. Because they're organs. Men have two between their legs. I think people just need to be considerate for once. There is no gender bullshit about it, people from both genders are just becoming used to being assholes. End of story. And the depiction of telling the guy to wait but serving the woman ASAP is just the standard customer experience in America dude. I see nothing introspective or ground breaking about this video other than the fact that it's becoming clear that people in general are just inconsiderate as fuck.
@@hemendraravi4787OK that's cool and all, but why should anyone expect a man to make himself uncomfortable by putting pressure on TWO ORGANS as opposed to women doing what, closing our legs a little more? This is just pretentious bullshit at this point
I love how this covered not just manspreading, but other issues like a bag being “too big,” loudly sipping a drink, or the idea that only we (women) should be the one’s to move out of the way for others (men.) This portrayed it perfectly. How women are expected to make space for others, while men can just take up as much as they want without any complaints. EDIT: I also want to add on all of the ads in the beginning being sexual, now remember the gender is reversed, and it in reality would be the sexualization of women.
Well, to be fair, while a man “manspreads”, it only takes like 0.1 part of the other seat (0.2 with both seats) The argument about the s3xulisation of other women is true, and is a very big issue that should be adressed The issue of manspreading is a bit of an overreaction It’s basically the same as a woman who takes up a whole other seat by putting their bag into it Yes, you could ask the woman to move her bag and all, but why can’t you do the same by telling a man to move his legs literally like 10 cm closer to each other Both situations give the same awkwardness and both situations are basically the same
Honestly, and about the last part where women are too sexualized. I’m 16 and actively avoid being around most guys (grown men and boys) because I can tell they are perceiving me sexually and it thoroughly disgusts me.
As a young woman, the man acting so small and getting treated so sexually felt gross and dehumanizing to watch. however when the woman was the one being treated that way it felt grossly normal. This completely encapsulated how it feels to be a woman anywhere.
I've seen many short films with the same intention, but this one is so natural and smooth. There's something so charming about the style, and I love the choice of costume that gives it a vintage quality. Thank you for giving this cliche stimulus such a refreshing and tasteful spin. Keep up the good work.
Goddamn, this literally blew me away- I'm not too knowledgeable about films, but the cinematic shots, the lighting, everything just worked together to convey the message so beautifully. And all the actors really stood out, too! I'm sort of shocked more people aren't talking about them, lol- Especially Ailise and Nico playing the main two. They portrayed their characters' emotions so well, I can visibly see what they're feeling, AND how much they're suppressing it for the sake of not rocking the boat
I felt a bit of discomfort watching this, seeing the woman take up the space instead of the man whom was being rather submissive. It was weird seeing the reverse of gender roles but what I realized was that it’s quite sad that I’m so used to seeing women treated that way, that I think it’s weird for men to be treated the same. But hey, thank you for making this! This is so, so good, I absolutely enjoyed every second of it. The filming is literally top tier. Keep up the amazing work! 💗💗
Well I think it's uncomfortable regardless of the gender, because that behavior is just inconsiderate and rude. It's true that men spread more than women, but that's because we have things down there. I just tried putting my legs straight, I can't even go all the way. They get squeezed, it's not painful, but it's sure as hell not comfortable. They did a great job shooting this, but I just don't agree with the messaging. This is not a sexism problem.
What you said, I could say just the same thing. It made me as uncomfortable and felt bad for the guy, but then I realized, women have been dealing with that for decades. This film was an eye opening.
Men getting treating the way women do on a daily basis filled my heart with a twisted, dystopian sort of happiness. I knew this wasn't the reality but wished it was. When it switched to the reality, my heart sank back into the pit of gloom. "That's how the real world is. That how the real world is. Thats how, our world is..."
I'm a girl that manspreads since I was a kid. It's comfortable to me and freeing, yet just like I should I take into consideration the personal space of others. Knowing there's a time and place to relax plus sitting formally doesn't bother you or anyone else.
The fact that when a guy sits like that it is normal, but when a girl like me just feels comfortable, it's suddenly sexual or weird, and some nasty comments have been directed my way. Anyway, this video popped up randomly on my page.
What I feel like some viewers don't understand is that this film is an over-exaggeration for a reason: to make the role reversal more impactful. Its easier to accept and make excuses for behavior because its just a “male” thing, but when women are put in those roles its “rudeness” or “doing too much”. Social interactions and little things that come with being a woman are easily dismissed, and it can't really be ignored if its from a man’s perspective.
What some viewers also don't understand is that this film is an over-exaggeration for a reason: I don't believe these are videos made in good faith but rather by extremists oozing misandry onto us. 1. Why isolate manspreading if the issue we're dealing with is assholes taking up other people's personal space? Or is it just about picking on men and making them seem like the bad guys? 2. The idea that men are taken more seriously than women is a massive generalization, and most generalizations are always wrong. I want young women not to fall into this rabbit hole and see everything through the lens of gender. I want you to know that men are not one collective consciousness trying to oppress you, but individuals. Individuals who either oppress others or are oppressed by oppressors (look at North Korean men being used as meat bags on Ukrainian soil).
What some viewers also don't understand is that this film is an over-exaggeration for a reason: I don't believe these are videos made in good faith but rather by extremists oozing misandry onto us. 1. Why isolate manspreading if the issue we're dealing with is assholes taking up other people's personal space? Or is it just about picking on men and making them seem like the bad guys? 2. The idea that men are taken more seriously than women is a massive generalization, and most generalizations are always wrong. I want young women not to fall into this rabbit hole and see everything through the lens of gender. I want you to know that men are not one collective consciousness trying to oppress you, but individuals. Individuals who either oppress others or are oppressed by oppressors (look at North Korean men being used as meat bags on Ukrainian soil).
What some viewers also don't understand is that this film is an over-exaggeration for a reason: I don't believe these are videos made in good faith but rather by extremists oozing misandry onto us. 1. Why isolate manspreading if the issue we're dealing with is assholes taking up other people's personal space? Or is it just about picking on men and making them seem like the bad guys? 2. The idea that men are taken more seriously than women is a massive generalization, and most generalizations are always wrong. I want young women not to fall into this rabbit hole and see everything through the lens of gender. I want you to know that men are not one collective consciousness trying to oppress you, but individuals. Individuals who either oppress others or are oppressed by oppressors (look at North 🇰🇵 men being used as meat bags on 🇺🇦 soil).
My favorite part was absolutely the end where it switches back and everything looks much more normal. It shows that in our eyes it’s not natural that some troglodyte has to sit between two people and take up all of their space, but rather it is natural for a man to do so at the expense of women. Fabulously well done!
What's insane is that I saw this on Tiktok, and so many comments were men trying to justify it by saying stuff like, "It hurts to hold our legs together." or "It's uncomfortable." ...As if it's not uncomfortable for women? I guess we're that good at pretending. Once again, women are believed to be good at something that they were forced to be good at.
I'm sorry, but its true. This video is an exaggeration, and anyone who spreads THAT far is just being an ass. Men DO need to spread their legs a reasonable amount. Our balls get squeezed between our legs. It's not painful, but you can definitely feel it. I don't know what else to say other than "manspreading" is just a useless term. We already have the words to describe people acting inconsiderate, in fact we have many. I do like the video though, it's well shot and I think the people who worked on it did an amazing job!
You don't have nuts. Also, this sh*t literally almost never happens. It's literally comical how big a deal peopke are making out of this. If you feel like someone is taking up your space, tell them. If you sit there silently resenting them but say nothing, then what outcome were you hoping for.
I seriously don't understand what is so hard to grasp for women like you. Are you just willfully ignorant? It's basic anatomy. Men's legs tilt outwards naturally because their pelvis is more narrow. They need more space, because they have balls. You don't have balls, so you couldn't possibly know what it's like to have them squeezed. Consider that however uncomfortable it is for women, I assure you, it is more uncomfortable for men. Understand that this physical discomfort isn't about exaggeration; it's a real anatomical consideration.
This film was really good and I think showed what a lot of women go through, I am not one so I don't want to talk for them, but I found it very eye opening. As a man, I try to actually take up the least amount of space possible, I'm scared to take up any more, Between the two people on the subway, I would have stood/sat somewhere else, or taken up less space. I don't know how some people can just do it, and not care?? Thanks for bringing it to the light-! 👽
It’s very thoughtful of you to be polite and respectful, I wish that more people in general were that way not only guys I’ve seen some lady’s unfortunately act rude in this manner as well. I always thought it was common knowledge to give other people enough space to sit, it’s not right for me to make someone feel cramped and I’d never wanna corner a girl like that let alone anyone.
take up the amount of space that makes you comfortable while not taking up other peoples space. feeling like we have to take up very little space is the problem.
@SunnyCatUpI think women do it too but, interestingly, not with their legs but more commonly with their purses or bags! They’ll just take up an entire seat when somebody (like myself) just has to stay standing 😭
@@ecxstasy347 oh yes, it’s funny I’ve had that happen to me a few times as well. I always feel bad asking them to move their bags, but usually they are understanding or didn’t realize they were preventing me from sitting, they are usually kind and move their stuff. It’s just an awkward situation to be in, but it’s fine, things like that happen in life.
UGH i am so obsessed with this!! sound design was INCREDIBLE! the art direction was so BEAUTIFUL. I felt so immersed in this world and really felt all of the discomfort and frustration of the characters. incredibly simple yet brilliant idea executed perfectly
The moment it switched back to the real world I got just the biggest sense of dread Ive felt in a while,,, this film is awesome i connect with the frustration
I think one reason the second half feels more normal is because that’s how media portrays men treating women. Fixating on negativity like media does only leads to a subconscious that normalizes the negative.
Truly, and honestly, I feel so grateful that I found this on my TH-cam page because this really validate my feelings about how the world is, I’m glad that you are trying to spread a message that people need to listen to to make a better world for everybody❤❤
Somehow I felt comfortable seeing the male lead in a vulnerable state. But the moment it flipped my anxiety went up and the dread took over for the female lead. Well done film. 🎉
Amazing film!!! I love ur perspective. As a man, ur right I never have to think about these things. This film has like opened my eyes to another perspective, thank u so much.
I loooooved the video!👍 Reminded me of myself during the University years. I always pushed my legs to take my space back😂and this exact type of men got so intimidated and apologized immediately!! BUT before realizing that I had the right to push back they couldn't care less about my discomfort. I mean nobody should be scared to stand their ground. I'd say 30% of men are like this. Other men who are kind and have common sense, they always let me sit instead of them. Real gentlemen are happy to give space to a woman.
OMG WAIT I REMEMBER SEEING THE REEL ADVERTISING THIS FILM AGEESSSSS AGO AND I COULDNT WAIT FOR IT TO COME OUT AND IM SO GLAD IT JUST GOT RECOMMENDED TO MEEEE YAYYYYY I LOOOOOOVE
From the dawn of time women have been labeled caregivers/the ones who nurture. We have always carried the silent weight of caring too much & carrying too much, even when we shouldn't because men have put that responsibility on us. So when we don't shrink ourselves down to the world they've created, we become problematic, a burden whilesimply existing in our own space. As a 44 year old woman, I will never shrink myself down for anyone.
This is incredibly well done, wow. It’s the subtle details (that aren’t really subtle if you’ve been in situations like this) that make this film so well done. I’m so glad this popped up in my recommended, amazing job ❤
I love this short film a lot. There were so many times I was boiling with anger in public transport bc of some man taking up all my space by manspreading. I have long legs so it's extremely uncomfortable having to make myself smaller!! I often tried manspreading as well to try to make them understand that they're quite literally taking up so much space to no avail. ugh
Girl this is so fantastic!! So relatable, so powerful, and beautifully executed. I am a 20 yr old artist and filmmaker and i’ve been working so hard to heal my own fear of taking up space. So shoutout to all the girlies in creative spaces (or truly any space) who are unapologetically taking up space, owning their power and spreading their light!!! We got this!!! 💓💓
I am so so glad my algorithm brought me here; I’ve been waiting for this for weeks since I saw this on TikTok and now when I randomly decide to open TH-cam which I rarely watch, I see this!!!
I found this randomly tonight, not really knowing what to expect but i can tell you i enjoyed this a lot, the beginning i felt bad for the boy and at the end i didn't feel anything as this is so normalized for woman. I wish the world would change honestly Amazing work
The change of realities is strangely so disturbing! It's when you notice how society normalized oppressing women to their lowest. It's really sad. You guys portrayed this in a amazing way, congrats and good job on your work!
Wow, just wow. I would like to say everything about this short film is amazing, and powerful to every degree. The camera work is just chefs kiss, the music choice that plays in the background and at the end of this short film is such a perfect choice. The actors, the actors did their absolute dang as I felt the anxiety of that subway guy the entire way and felt myself getting a bit mad at points, and when that reveal happens. It basically smashes down the point with a sledgehammer saying 'this is just a taste of how women feel everyday', and it's not only tied to sitting on a bus or getting coffee. It's the same in the work place, same in house, the man takes up all the space and she fits into whatever is left, and augh it's so unfair! Once again can I talk about the actors and the camera work cause they did their thing when it comes to this. Also I read the description and absolutely true. Ok sorry for my long talk, Just I love this. Oh the dialogue I forgot. The dialogue is actually amazing. Cause you said you wanted to show and you absolutely did your thing. Prime example of show not tell adding the uncomfortable feeling, and when the characters speak in such a devaluing way (the waitress and the two walking down the side walk), really adds to that uncomfortableness because of how normal it is. And the final shot. The final shot. No words, just amazing. I will am a teen guy. It is only recently through a bunch of researching, watching, and reading that I truly learned about Women's issues, and when I see role reversal or people complaining I was at first. 'your not suppose to do that?' before I truly understand why is because I was so ignorant, manspreading was the same but I heard oh we have something between our pants and we'll crush it, but thinking about it down there but it was stupid then and it's stupid now. I want to be more subconscious and not do that break bad habits and lift more women up or at the very least make the people in my life's work easier cause no way the burden of women be so high. Everyone should be held a reasonable high expectation but not overwhelming crushing. I really, really hope, you continue to keep making short films because this is amazing. The way you weave a story is incredible and I would love to see more of your work.
This shit is actually so fire 🔥🔥The cinema photography and and the storytelling 😍 All the small details are emphasized in all the right ways and give such an accurate portrayal on what it's like day-to-day and how it all builds up. Thanks for making this ❤
I have an issue though. I don't think the problem is a person spreading their legs or being uncouth. I believe the problem at it's core is that those who spread their legs or interact with others at bars are often insensitive and apathetic to their environment and others feelings. As a dude, sitting with my legs partially-open (not excessively spread) is my most relaxed state, yet I try to adjust according to my environment and the people around me, aiming to not create an environment of anxiety or discomfort for others. The leg spreading isn't the issue. It is apathy for others and ones environment (and as a result spreading ones legs too far or being obnoxious), and then normalizing that apathy and gaslighting the dissent against it. Great film and writing, yet a not fully nuanced coverage of the problem.
my brother ALWAYS does this in the car we’re in the back w three but we’re all pretty tall (I’m the shortest and reach like 173) so we don’t have a lot of space and he fully manspreads and when I tell him to stop he’s like “I’m not even doing anything” UGHHH😭 edit: people in the replies are honestly pretty freaky and I get it (kinda?) but you don’t need to sit in a split, that’s uncomfortable for all of us and you don’t need to press your fucking balls together but like I don’t want your leg to lay on my lap, thank you very much.
Maybe understand that he does that because he has a different organ between his legs than you? If men shouldn't criticize periods, why can you criticize manspreading?
as a dude, you don't fully understand. its not that we want to take up as much space as we can, but it is difficult to hold our legs together all the time if you understand...
We need more projects like these. Wonderful concept, poignant writing and deft directing. I am genuinely inspired as a fellow creative. I cannot wait to see what you do next, Tiana. Shout-out Ailise! A phenomenal actress that I've had the privilege of working with, and whom I will work with in the future.
such a relatable film. As a biological woman it genuinely feels awful when we're being belittled and objectified by men in public. This film is so well done. Thank you for making such a film! Got that point right across the screen to the point where I'm getting goosebumps. Keep it up!
i doubt most men do it on purpose most just subconsciously do it as for a man, it's very uncomfortable to keep your legs crushed but I will try not to ms in small spaces.
Watched this while I have a fever, on my period, and just made my able bodied healthy older brother breakfast. While sniffling and aching. It's not just taking up physical space, they take up emotional space, it's like my job is to serve him it's so exhausting.
@FinnA07 I've grown up in a family of just women. I'm usually the one who makes/buys them food. Pipe down YOUR experience is not everyone's. I can only speak for myself, and you can only speak for you. The person I responded to was acting like their experience is every woman's, and you seem to think so too. Such a shame you think you're the center of the universe
what? how does this channel only have about 600 subscribers... this movie is so insanely well made and i love the (sad but true) message it brings. truly underrated.
As a Man, I always have my legs close, but none of my frds or family. Even I was a victim of Manspread. I always hate those who do that and will change my place.
there's why the men you are a "victim" of are so much detached from people like you it can be petty but I am gonna say it, this much sympathy and victimy validation is gonna make you less likely to ever think critically about anything and that's for the both of you
You must have really small BaIIs XD. As a man, I cannot do that, it's hurts to sit like that. Sorry but me and my boyfriend would rather sit comfortably. Without squishing them.
SUCH AN AMAZING MOVIE, the camera angle, the shots, the cinematography is top notch. u managed to deliver the message perfectly! the perspective change was briliant and nicely done. just an amazing movie i want to able to make a movie like this. props to u and the whole production team!
this just popped in my suggestion and thankfully i didn't ignore it cause this film made me realise that the women were forced to be small and were forced to accept the discomfort!
When i clicked on this I honestly expected this to just be something that can be boiled down to "men bad" so I'm pleasantly surprised by it reversing roles and essentially showing how over some double standards certain behaviours are considered to be normal and acceptable if a man were to do them but would be considered rude kr unusual if a women would do it
Great, and the length is perfect also. 🎉 A friend of mine started "womanspreading" in the early 1990s, when she was about 20. Being on public transport with her was always great fun! I've forgotten their names, but there's two women in Germany who built a startup. They buy second hand- trousers/ jeans and print "stop spreading" on the inside of the legs. I found this a good idea.
you could've told me greta gerwig or some other huge hollywood director made this and i would completely believe you. WOW. can't wait to see you on the big screen someday omg.
In my country people whether male or female always try not to occupy space and take only the necessary. But can't deny that world is cruel. Amazing movie why does it have so little attention.
Truly fascinating how visible, and apparent some issues become when one does something as simple as swaping of sexes (simple in writing/thought experiments, as a trans person I'm dreadfully aware how difficult it's to swap sexes). Additinally I like to mention how in the beginning I thought this film was a satire of feminism, saying something along the lines of: "This is what the feminist want! Isn't it utterly f*cked in every conceivable way?", but the end my suspicions ware positivaly countered. Cool film I like it :3
Men getting treatments like that felt so uncomfortable to watch but when that same treatment was given to women felt so... normal.. i feel so shameful and so angry. Felt it in my heart. Great. Work.
Yeah :(
i’m so glad it’s not just me.. i was like “dang, why do i feel so bad for the guy?” 😭
The advertisements and lack of personal space on the train, as well as the general ‘brush off’ attitude makes sense, but I’ve never seen a guy bump into a woman and not immediately try and be a ‘virtuous’ man by helping. That one felt a bit off imo
@@petermiller5789 You've never seen it but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen.
@@Ruby...X I never said it didn’t, it just seems strange to me because dudes usually feign being gentlemen even when they are douchebags. But yeah I’m not a woman so maybe you’re right
I love how they didn’t change the way they dress to make them look feminine and masculine and still managed to make the women more masculine
It’s the acting, they did such a good job!
YES EXACTLY!
It proves masculine and feminine is just a social effect we're currently stuck in
You missed the whole point of the video I think😅
@razcanada4944 no, he just pointed an extra information about the vid, one that is totally true and valid tbh
The portrayal of the anxiety felt in those moments where you feel small/helpless hits so hard. Absolutely beautiful work like always. Love it.
When have you felt like that
@AlfonsoYbarraAguado Watch the film again
what a stupid thing, men sit like that not to assert dominance / or take up space and come off as arrogant, it's biology, sitting with legs crossed or together for long periods of time increases temperature and cuts off blood flow to testes causing extreme discomfort / even pain, testes need lower temp than regular body temp, if anything this was cringe asf.
HELPLESSSSS DOWN FOR THE COUNT & IM DROWNIN IN EM
You're not serious, are you? Watch the film? Maybe with some damn understanding of pragmatics to apply it to the real world you live in??
At first when I was seeing the overly sexualized advertisements in the beginning, I thought that it was unrealistic to see something like that but the change to the end felt too normal. I’m so disgusted that as a woman, I’ve always just been used to these things without realizing. Really amazing film.
never in my life have I seen any kind of advertisement with a similar moto or message, maybe in america it's different, but I don't feel like posters of this sort are used much.
Yeah even here in America "at least where I am" it isn't like that at all. Don't get me wrong there are certainly sexualized ads and whatnot but nothing that insane, and they're pretty evenly split between men and women.
Maybe things were different in the 50s, which is when this seems to take place. @pilky_boooi
@pilky_boooi Would also seem as if this takes place any time between 1950 and 2000 soo
@pilky_boooithe poster that was used in this video is actually based on a real anerican advertisement from a shoe company. search "keep her where she belongs ad" and you will see it. obviously its from the past, but the attention to detail in this video was great
@NerdNuggetTheGremlinTWITCH true
as a 16 year old girl i genuinely can’t describe how awful i felt seeing the end of the film and noticing just how normal the scene felt. i’m a bit of a a film snob and i think this is incredibly well directed and thought out, and it really makes me feel like change can happen. keep this up!!!
I had the exact same thought!!
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Exactly what i was thinking! Watching the clips of women doing it felt awkward and uncomfortable, and when it switched back it felt more familiar or normal.
I don't understand how the end scene felt "normal"
Just looks like a real life to me, dear God
The film is more about "Look at how we normalize this problem" rather than "women have this problem and men don't"
This is seriously how more things should be portrayed
I mean, men don’t have this problem. Why can’t we just say so?
@I.am.hooked What? How can men not have this problem? Men manspread next to other men too, and it's just as uncomfortable.
@I.am.hooked How so? Are you saying men can't do that next to other men?
@Zaqueu_Neves no, my point is the problem is overwhelmed caused by men, to women or other men and boys.
why does the beginning feel overwhelming and uncomfortable but the end feels super normal...Dammmnnn...this is a masterpiece
Cause of our brains.
Damn the fact that we felt for the boy but as it changed it seemed normal like dude this type of videos are what we call masterpiece
we call em 'absolute cinema'
3:00 love the small detail that the bags are also representative of taking up space- an extension of our bubble and how women are often more considerate of how others may need that seat (whilst also being wary of people taking the bag or putting things in it) vs how men often dont think about it because they dont need to/havent been told to always be considerate and subservient to others
What about his jacket on the seat?
@@TheCommentsGuy2 valid point i didnt notice it
Tbh being a man...I've been quite considerate of seating for others...
True that many men are rude and take more space than they need. But there's also 2 things between our legs that takes space and needs to be colder than the body.
The size of the round ones also contribute to how much you need to open the legs.
In my experience its usually been women taking up 2 seats on a bus with their bag and themselves
Honestly it offered a true perspective from the other gender, our perspective but their discomfort and frustration. The wisdom needed to make this is beyond my understanding. Congratulations
I simply never thought of this until now, and seeing it truly has opened my eyes to how blind I’ve been.
Miles, respect yourself a little. How is this groundbreaking? Is this seriously beyond your wisdom and understanding? You can say that it’s not something you thought of before and you like the alternate perspective. But ‘the wisdom needed to make this is beyond my understanding’?
I’m a woman, and this video perfectly encapsulates how stupid modern society has gotten. It’s well-shot, sure. But there’s no ‘deep message’, it’s just fancily pretending to have one. It’s trying to be a political/social commentary on something that isn’t even a problem.
It’s almost like men have an actual organ between their legs that makes it painful to shut or cross them sometimes. That is IT. The fact this is something modern women think is an actual issue, or some deep thing, is ridiculous. Can it be annoying sometimes? Sure. Is it reflective of some societal problem? No, and it’s stupid to act like it is.
I’ve never understood the need for manspreading. I understand the discomfort in having ur legs fully shut - I’m a man too - but you can still sit comfortably without intruding other people’s spaces, let alone spread like you’re trying to recreate a 180 degree angle.
The fact that it’s not a comfort thing, but a power thing, makes it so much more infuriating
@jecan5536 Oh so they were just using comfort as an excuse. Disgusting behavior 🤮
I wonder where it stems from? I'm a man but I've never been sexist or felt the need to be. I'm obviously part of a sexist society but I do my absolute most not to contribute to it in anyway.
But how come I'm like that when the majority of man isn't? Like what went wrong for the others? What makes them believe they're so much better than everyone else?
Either way it's fucking stupid.
When u have a big pepee most positions are uncomfortable
I have long legs and my thighs literally hurt if i do not make a 90 degree manspread
@@efml I have long legs and i call bs lol. And even if it's true, don't sir down then? People don't have to be uncomfortable for YOU to feel comfortable, we are all suffering
I love love love this depiction of the anxiety of a woman placed in a man’s pov it just shows how the roles reversed makes you feel so bad for the guy but when it’s back to normal it seems so ordinary. This is such an amazing short film please make more❤❤❤
i don’t know if it’s just me, but when it was reversed it felt just as bad, if not worse. i might’ve grown up in a different circle, but the second one feels more intense and rude than the first one. this was just my perception of it, feel free to add onto this if you like
Me in my opionion, i felt weirded out by both situations equally
Inthink it’s because where i’m from, woman are not s3xualised as much or not s3xualised at all
Both felt so weird for me tbh like y'know that uncomfortable feeling
This is so good!
The role reversal really hits hard. Loved how it made the point so clear. 👏
thank you so much! i’m so glad it resonated with you :)
get two big balls to care about and then trynna sit with clasped legs. veey wide manspreading is not good but for comfort there's gotta be some space
Agreed!
THE ROLE REVERSAL HAD ME IN CHILLS!!!! so well done, congrats Tiana!!!!
the lighting
the writing
the camera angles
the detail
the meaning
the acting
the outfits
the style
just wow, congratulations. You’ll be a successful movie director someday and i’d love to see what u create in the future :)
I think more films like this should exist, the role reversal helps people understand others perspectives better and can be very eye opening
Or just create more wars, most people unfortunately are so ignorant to see the meaning behind it, I wouldn't doubt to see men say that women are so selfish, or the opposite.
Nowadays nobody cares about deep meanings when it comes to genders, they only want war
No, it's not a reversal, it's a poorly made psyop
the algorhythm did its thing. this is something you should be really proud of
thank you so much :,)
Miss Tiana Michele, I hope this video was used for some form of display because as a 14 year old girl, nothing makes me more mad than a man coming between me and another woman, and 5:13 . I absolutely hate it, but I adore you for making this piece. Thank you for visualizing how it is to be a woman.
Pov you know absolutely nothing. Ninety percent of the time they sit like that to avoid crushing their ball sacks. They're as allowed to sit wherever and however they want for any reason they want to, exactly like you are.
I totally get what you're saying, and I really respect you for sharing your feelings. It honestly surprises me too when people spread out or take up more space than necessary, especially when it's cramped. In situations like the one at 5:13, I wouldn't sit down at all , I'd rather stand for the entire journey, even if it's 1-1.5 hours, because I can imagine how uncomfortable that would be for the women involved. I think it's important for guys to be aware of how our actions can impact others, and I'm glad you spoke up about it. It's definitely something more people should pay attention to because it's just basic manners.
@@hemendraravi4787 bro I love you
Everybody gets personal space, but not everyone is keen on crushing two of their organs in some situations just for you and some other people's concept of comfort 😭 I wouldn't expect another woman coming up on her time of the month with breast sensitivity as bad as my sisters to be perfectly ok with a man or woman pushing up on their breasts which already are tender, simply because the space is a bit cramped, so you make sure you have that space. My sisters do it, I do it. Because they're organs. Men have two between their legs. I think people just need to be considerate for once. There is no gender bullshit about it, people from both genders are just becoming used to being assholes. End of story. And the depiction of telling the guy to wait but serving the woman ASAP is just the standard customer experience in America dude. I see nothing introspective or ground breaking about this video other than the fact that it's becoming clear that people in general are just inconsiderate as fuck.
@@hemendraravi4787OK that's cool and all, but why should anyone expect a man to make himself uncomfortable by putting pressure on TWO ORGANS as opposed to women doing what, closing our legs a little more? This is just pretentious bullshit at this point
I love how this covered not just manspreading, but other issues like a bag being “too big,” loudly sipping a drink, or the idea that only we (women) should be the one’s to move out of the way for others (men.) This portrayed it perfectly. How women are expected to make space for others, while men can just take up as much as they want without any complaints. EDIT: I also want to add on all of the ads in the beginning being sexual, now remember the gender is reversed, and it in reality would be the sexualization of women.
Well, to be fair, while a man “manspreads”, it only takes like 0.1 part of the other seat (0.2 with both seats)
The argument about the s3xulisation of other women is true, and is a very big issue that should be adressed
The issue of manspreading is a bit of an overreaction
It’s basically the same as a woman who takes up a whole other seat by putting their bag into it
Yes, you could ask the woman to move her bag and all, but why can’t you do the same by telling a man to move his legs literally like 10 cm closer to each other
Both situations give the same awkwardness and both situations are basically the same
Honestly, and about the last part where women are too sexualized. I’m 16 and actively avoid being around most guys (grown men and boys) because I can tell they are perceiving me sexually and it thoroughly disgusts me.
Man I got this on my IG feed at the perfect time. The message was executed perfectly
As a young woman, the man acting so small and getting treated so sexually felt gross and dehumanizing to watch. however when the woman was the one being treated that way it felt grossly normal. This completely encapsulated how it feels to be a woman anywhere.
I've seen many short films with the same intention, but this one is so natural and smooth. There's something so charming about the style, and I love the choice of costume that gives it a vintage quality. Thank you for giving this cliche stimulus such a refreshing and tasteful spin. Keep up the good work.
Goddamn, this literally blew me away- I'm not too knowledgeable about films, but the cinematic shots, the lighting, everything just worked together to convey the message so beautifully. And all the actors really stood out, too! I'm sort of shocked more people aren't talking about them, lol- Especially Ailise and Nico playing the main two. They portrayed their characters' emotions so well, I can visibly see what they're feeling, AND how much they're suppressing it for the sake of not rocking the boat
Thank you!!! 😊😊
I felt a bit of discomfort watching this, seeing the woman take up the space instead of the man whom was being rather submissive. It was weird seeing the reverse of gender roles but what I realized was that it’s quite sad that I’m so used to seeing women treated that way, that I think it’s weird for men to be treated the same. But hey, thank you for making this! This is so, so good, I absolutely enjoyed every second of it. The filming is literally top tier. Keep up the amazing work! 💗💗
Well I think it's uncomfortable regardless of the gender, because that behavior is just inconsiderate and rude. It's true that men spread more than women, but that's because we have things down there. I just tried putting my legs straight, I can't even go all the way. They get squeezed, it's not painful, but it's sure as hell not comfortable.
They did a great job shooting this, but I just don't agree with the messaging. This is not a sexism problem.
you know it’s a good film when it’s makes you uncomfortable 😎💪🏻
@@CMT_Crabbles i think youre misunderstanding, its not that being an ass is exclusive to men, its that its more normalized if its a man
What you said, I could say just the same thing. It made me as uncomfortable and felt bad for the guy, but then I realized, women have been dealing with that for decades. This film was an eye opening.
dealing with what lol?, so men shouldn't even sit? we should sit the way u expect us to? what type of thinking is that?
Men getting treating the way women do on a daily basis filled my heart with a twisted, dystopian sort of happiness. I knew this wasn't the reality but wished it was. When it switched to the reality, my heart sank back into the pit of gloom. "That's how the real world is. That how the real world is. Thats how, our world is..."
Baby I think you need a therapist... No person deserves to be treated like that
Every woman has experienced this, I bet no man has ever noticed.
and thats half the issue…
Oh they notice, they just dont care
Oh my
Buts it’s probably true
well thats not only trans exclusionary but just not true, generalisations like this mirror that of misogyny
I'm a girl that manspreads since I was a kid. It's comfortable to me and freeing, yet just like I should I take into consideration the personal space of others. Knowing there's a time and place to relax plus sitting formally doesn't bother you or anyone else.
Manspreading is so comfy but I only do it when I'm at home 😭🙏
If people get uncomfortable / offended over this, you know the video hit the right audience.
The fact that when a guy sits like that it is normal, but when a girl like me just feels comfortable, it's suddenly sexual or weird, and some nasty comments have been directed my way. Anyway, this video popped up randomly on my page.
What I feel like some viewers don't understand is that this film is an over-exaggeration for a reason: to make the role reversal more impactful. Its easier to accept and make excuses for behavior because its just a “male” thing, but when women are put in those roles its “rudeness” or “doing too much”. Social interactions and little things that come with being a woman are easily dismissed, and it can't really be ignored if its from a man’s perspective.
what,
I mean, women can attempt it in real life, but they wont because they aren’t the territorial male.
What some viewers also don't understand is that this film is an over-exaggeration for a reason: I don't believe these are videos made in good faith but rather by extremists oozing misandry onto us.
1. Why isolate manspreading if the issue we're dealing with is assholes taking up other people's personal space? Or is it just about picking on men and making them seem like the bad guys?
2. The idea that men are taken more seriously than women is a massive generalization, and most generalizations are always wrong.
I want young women not to fall into this rabbit hole and see everything through the lens of gender.
I want you to know that men are not one collective consciousness trying to oppress you, but individuals. Individuals who either oppress others or are oppressed by oppressors (look at North Korean men being used as meat bags on Ukrainian soil).
What some viewers also don't understand is that this film is an over-exaggeration for a reason: I don't believe these are videos made in good faith but rather by extremists oozing misandry onto us.
1. Why isolate manspreading if the issue we're dealing with is assholes taking up other people's personal space? Or is it just about picking on men and making them seem like the bad guys?
2. The idea that men are taken more seriously than women is a massive generalization, and most generalizations are always wrong.
I want young women not to fall into this rabbit hole and see everything through the lens of gender.
I want you to know that men are not one collective consciousness trying to oppress you, but individuals. Individuals who either oppress others or are oppressed by oppressors (look at North Korean men being used as meat bags on Ukrainian soil).
What some viewers also don't understand is that this film is an over-exaggeration for a reason: I don't believe these are videos made in good faith but rather by extremists oozing misandry onto us.
1. Why isolate manspreading if the issue we're dealing with is assholes taking up other people's personal space? Or is it just about picking on men and making them seem like the bad guys?
2. The idea that men are taken more seriously than women is a massive generalization, and most generalizations are always wrong.
I want young women not to fall into this rabbit hole and see everything through the lens of gender.
I want you to know that men are not one collective consciousness trying to oppress you, but individuals. Individuals who either oppress others or are oppressed by oppressors (look at North 🇰🇵 men being used as meat bags on 🇺🇦 soil).
THIS IS SPOT ON. This was well put together, the colors were amazing, and you captured exactly the stuffy and uncomfortable feeling. Perfect!!!
My favorite part was absolutely the end where it switches back and everything looks much more normal. It shows that in our eyes it’s not natural that some troglodyte has to sit between two people and take up all of their space, but rather it is natural for a man to do so at the expense of women. Fabulously well done!
What's insane is that I saw this on Tiktok, and so many comments were men trying to justify it by saying stuff like, "It hurts to hold our legs together." or "It's uncomfortable." ...As if it's not uncomfortable for women? I guess we're that good at pretending. Once again, women are believed to be good at something that they were forced to be good at.
I'm sorry, but its true. This video is an exaggeration, and anyone who spreads THAT far is just being an ass. Men DO need to spread their legs a reasonable amount.
Our balls get squeezed between our legs. It's not painful, but you can definitely feel it. I don't know what else to say other than "manspreading" is just a useless term. We already have the words to describe people acting inconsiderate, in fact we have many.
I do like the video though, it's well shot and I think the people who worked on it did an amazing job!
You don't have nuts. Also, this sh*t literally almost never happens. It's literally comical how big a deal peopke are making out of this. If you feel like someone is taking up your space, tell them. If you sit there silently resenting them but say nothing, then what outcome were you hoping for.
I seriously don't understand what is so hard to grasp for women like you. Are you just willfully ignorant? It's basic anatomy. Men's legs tilt outwards naturally because their pelvis is more narrow. They need more space, because they have balls. You don't have balls, so you couldn't possibly know what it's like to have them squeezed. Consider that however uncomfortable it is for women, I assure you, it is more uncomfortable for men.
Understand that this physical discomfort isn't about exaggeration; it's a real anatomical consideration.
Those comments are an example of menspreading.
first 3 replies have no media literacy lmaoooo
this needs to reach a wider audience asap, thankyou for saying what has been on the mind of millions of women.
oh my gosh, the reversal of roles left literal chills on my skin! it was so well thought out and has such a powerful meaning behind it.
I love that the internet still have some safe spaces where people can create this type of art ❤
This film was really good and I think showed what a lot of women go through, I am not one so I don't want to talk for them, but I found it very eye opening. As a man, I try to actually take up the least amount of space possible, I'm scared to take up any more, Between the two people on the subway, I would have stood/sat somewhere else, or taken up less space. I don't know how some people can just do it, and not care?? Thanks for bringing it to the light-! 👽
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It’s very thoughtful of you to be polite and respectful, I wish that more people in general were that way not only guys I’ve seen some lady’s unfortunately act rude in this manner as well. I always thought it was common knowledge to give other people enough space to sit, it’s not right for me to make someone feel cramped and I’d never wanna corner a girl like that let alone anyone.
take up the amount of space that makes you comfortable while not taking up other peoples space. feeling like we have to take up very little space is the problem.
@SunnyCatUpI think women do it too but, interestingly, not with their legs but more commonly with their purses or bags! They’ll just take up an entire seat when somebody (like myself) just has to stay standing 😭
@@ecxstasy347 oh yes, it’s funny I’ve had that happen to me a few times as well. I always feel bad asking them to move their bags, but usually they are understanding or didn’t realize they were preventing me from sitting, they are usually kind and move their stuff. It’s just an awkward situation to be in, but it’s fine, things like that happen in life.
UGH i am so obsessed with this!! sound design was INCREDIBLE! the art direction was so BEAUTIFUL. I felt so immersed in this world and really felt all of the discomfort and frustration of the characters. incredibly simple yet brilliant idea executed perfectly
our sound designer is legitimately my hero, he absolutely nailed it
The moment it switched back to the real world I got just the biggest sense of dread Ive felt in a while,,, this film is awesome i connect with the frustration
I loved this! To see the roles switched was definitely something. Amazing work!!
THE PLOT TWIST!! this is so beautiful
this is so beautiful and i’m sorry that so many salty men that lack any common sense and empathy are flooding the comments. 💖
I think one reason the second half feels more normal is because that’s how media portrays men treating women. Fixating on negativity like media does only leads to a subconscious that normalizes the negative.
Truly, and honestly, I feel so grateful that I found this on my TH-cam page because this really validate my feelings about how the world is, I’m glad that you are trying to spread a message that people need to listen to to make a better world for everybody❤❤
the sound design in this short is really incredible, does its job of lending physicality to the spaces perfectly !!
Somehow I felt comfortable seeing the male lead in a vulnerable state. But the moment it flipped my anxiety went up and the dread took over for the female lead. Well done film. 🎉
Amazing film!!! I love ur perspective. As a man, ur right I never have to think about these things. This film has like opened my eyes to another perspective, thank u so much.
I love the way it can be interpreted in so many ways. Not just for women alone but for men as well. Well done!!❤
I loooooved the video!👍 Reminded me of myself during the University years. I always pushed my legs to take my space back😂and this exact type of men got so intimidated and apologized immediately!! BUT before realizing that I had the right to push back they couldn't care less about my discomfort. I mean nobody should be scared to stand their ground. I'd say 30% of men are like this. Other men who are kind and have common sense, they always let me sit instead of them. Real gentlemen are happy to give space to a woman.
this literally says so much about our society fr.
OMG WAIT I REMEMBER SEEING THE REEL ADVERTISING THIS FILM AGEESSSSS AGO AND I COULDNT WAIT FOR IT TO COME OUT AND IM SO GLAD IT JUST GOT RECOMMENDED TO MEEEE YAYYYYY I LOOOOOOVE
Oooooh love how she wiped the counter but left the glass and wrapper. Good detail.
this is such a masterpiece. i kept seeing posts on instgram about this and this looked like such a good concept. it’s so well made !!! i loved it
From the dawn of time women have been labeled caregivers/the ones who nurture. We have always carried the silent weight of caring too much & carrying too much, even when we shouldn't because men have put that responsibility on us. So when we don't shrink ourselves down to the world they've created, we become problematic, a burden whilesimply existing in our own space. As a 44 year old woman, I will never shrink myself down for anyone.
This is incredibly well done, wow. It’s the subtle details (that aren’t really subtle if you’ve been in situations like this) that make this film so well done. I’m so glad this popped up in my recommended, amazing job ❤
I love this short film a lot. There were so many times I was boiling with anger in public transport bc of some man taking up all my space by manspreading. I have long legs so it's extremely uncomfortable having to make myself smaller!! I often tried manspreading as well to try to make them understand that they're quite literally taking up so much space to no avail. ugh
Girl this is so fantastic!! So relatable, so powerful, and beautifully executed. I am a 20 yr old artist and filmmaker and i’ve been working so hard to heal my own fear of taking up space. So shoutout to all the girlies in creative spaces (or truly any space) who are unapologetically taking up space, owning their power and spreading their light!!! We got this!!! 💓💓
well delivered, men treated like that felt so unnatural while women were the most natural thing.
I am so so glad my algorithm brought me here; I’ve been waiting for this for weeks since I saw this on TikTok and now when I randomly decide to open TH-cam which I rarely watch, I see this!!!
I found this randomly tonight, not really knowing what to expect but i can tell you i enjoyed this a lot, the beginning i felt bad for the boy and at the end i didn't feel anything as this is so normalized for woman. I wish the world would change honestly
Amazing work
The change of realities is strangely so disturbing! It's when you notice how society normalized oppressing women to their lowest. It's really sad.
You guys portrayed this in a amazing way, congrats and good job on your work!
this is so wonderfully made, its a shame its only 6 minutes long 😭❤
Wow, just wow. I would like to say everything about this short film is amazing, and powerful to every degree. The camera work is just chefs kiss, the music choice that plays in the background and at the end of this short film is such a perfect choice. The actors, the actors did their absolute dang as I felt the anxiety of that subway guy the entire way and felt myself getting a bit mad at points, and when that reveal happens. It basically smashes down the point with a sledgehammer saying 'this is just a taste of how women feel everyday', and it's not only tied to sitting on a bus or getting coffee. It's the same in the work place, same in house, the man takes up all the space and she fits into whatever is left, and augh it's so unfair! Once again can I talk about the actors and the camera work cause they did their thing when it comes to this.
Also I read the description and absolutely true. Ok sorry for my long talk, Just I love this. Oh the dialogue I forgot. The dialogue is actually amazing. Cause you said you wanted to show and you absolutely did your thing. Prime example of show not tell adding the uncomfortable feeling, and when the characters speak in such a devaluing way (the waitress and the two walking down the side walk), really adds to that uncomfortableness because of how normal it is.
And the final shot. The final shot. No words, just amazing.
I will am a teen guy. It is only recently through a bunch of researching, watching, and reading that I truly learned about Women's issues, and when I see role reversal or people complaining I was at first. 'your not suppose to do that?' before I truly understand why is because I was so ignorant, manspreading was the same but I heard oh we have something between our pants and we'll crush it, but thinking about it down there but it was stupid then and it's stupid now. I want to be more subconscious and not do that break bad habits and lift more women up or at the very least make the people in my life's work easier cause no way the burden of women be so high. Everyone should be held a reasonable high expectation but not overwhelming crushing.
I really, really hope, you continue to keep making short films because this is amazing. The way you weave a story is incredible and I would love to see more of your work.
That's exactly how i feel as a girl taking the metro. wonderfully done!
This shit is actually so fire 🔥🔥The cinema photography and and the storytelling 😍 All the small details are emphasized in all the right ways and give such an accurate portrayal on what it's like day-to-day and how it all builds up. Thanks for making this ❤
I have an issue though. I don't think the problem is a person spreading their legs or being uncouth. I believe the problem at it's core is that those who spread their legs or interact with others at bars are often insensitive and apathetic to their environment and others feelings. As a dude, sitting with my legs partially-open (not excessively spread) is my most relaxed state, yet I try to adjust according to my environment and the people around me, aiming to not create an environment of anxiety or discomfort for others. The leg spreading isn't the issue. It is apathy for others and ones environment (and as a result spreading ones legs too far or being obnoxious), and then normalizing that apathy and gaslighting the dissent against it. Great film and writing, yet a not fully nuanced coverage of the problem.
my brother ALWAYS does this in the car we’re in the back w three but we’re all pretty tall (I’m the shortest and reach like 173) so we don’t have a lot of space and he fully manspreads and when I tell him to stop he’s like “I’m not even doing anything” UGHHH😭
edit: people in the replies are honestly pretty freaky and I get it (kinda?) but you don’t need to sit in a split, that’s uncomfortable for all of us and you don’t need to press your fucking balls together but like I don’t want your leg to lay on my lap, thank you very much.
maybe explain that it makes you uncomfortable if you can!
Maybe understand that he does that because he has a different organ between his legs than you?
If men shouldn't criticize periods, why can you criticize manspreading?
as a dude, you don't fully understand. its not that we want to take up as much space as we can, but it is difficult to hold our legs together all the time if you understand...
Well u don't want his omelet do u
@giraffe-xg8ps The world doesnt revolve around a male's dick tho lol you're not the only ones living here
We need more projects like these. Wonderful concept, poignant writing and deft directing. I am genuinely inspired as a fellow creative. I cannot wait to see what you do next, Tiana. Shout-out Ailise! A phenomenal actress that I've had the privilege of working with, and whom I will work with in the future.
I can’t wait!
such a relatable film. As a biological woman it genuinely feels awful when we're being belittled and objectified by men in public.
This film is so well done. Thank you for making such a film! Got that point right across the screen to the point where I'm getting goosebumps. Keep it up!
i doubt most men do it on purpose most just subconsciously do it as for a man, it's very uncomfortable to keep your legs crushed but I will try not to ms in small spaces.
Why do men objectify women, men are so much more arousing. I don't understand this as a man myself. Why I'm like this? This are normal?
Watched this while I have a fever, on my period, and just made my able bodied healthy older brother breakfast. While sniffling and aching. It's not just taking up physical space, they take up emotional space, it's like my job is to serve him it's so exhausting.
Both my arms and legs got cut off, and I was in a coma, and it hurt really bad, and I STILL had to take care of my sister
Not gonna lie I wished you had stayed in a coma longer.
@@Sailin_Smooth That's a lot of words for I can't find the clitoris soo I gotta put others down
@@Sailin_Smooth Lol, the fact you think this is exagerated says a lot about your nonexperience of a womans life
@FinnA07 I've grown up in a family of just women. I'm usually the one who makes/buys them food. Pipe down
YOUR experience is not everyone's. I can only speak for myself, and you can only speak for you. The person I responded to was acting like their experience is every woman's, and you seem to think so too. Such a shame you think you're the center of the universe
what? how does this channel only have about 600 subscribers... this movie is so insanely well made and i love the (sad but true) message it brings. truly underrated.
As a Man, I always have my legs close, but none of my frds or family. Even I was a victim of Manspread. I always hate those who do that and will change my place.
Finally a man that understands our pain when expressing our opinion without menspreading
@@stephaniekatie9 Did you mean mansplaining?
there's why the men you are a "victim" of are so much detached from people like you
it can be petty but I am gonna say it, this much sympathy and victimy validation is gonna make you less likely to ever think critically about anything and that's for the both of you
You must have really small BaIIs XD. As a man, I cannot do that, it's hurts to sit like that. Sorry but me and my boyfriend would rather sit comfortably. Without squishing them.
That was really great Tiana! Hope all is well.
thank you kyle!!🫶🏽🫶🏽
SUCH AN AMAZING MOVIE, the camera angle, the shots, the cinematography is top notch. u managed to deliver the message perfectly! the perspective change was briliant and nicely done. just an amazing movie i want to able to make a movie like this. props to u and the whole production team!
This is amazing!! You are definitely going places as a film maker! This is so inspiring!
Moral of the story is everyone understands when it comes to a man
This is amazing! Fantastic shots and incredibly powerful storytelling!!!! SO UNDERRATTED
this is truly a masterpiece your talent and vision and creativity knows no bounds!! so beautifully and perfectly done. you are magic!
this just popped in my suggestion and thankfully i didn't ignore it cause this film made me realise that the women were forced to be small and were forced to accept the discomfort!
This needs more recognition THIS IS AMAZING
When i clicked on this I honestly expected this to just be something that can be boiled down to "men bad" so I'm pleasantly surprised by it reversing roles and essentially showing how over some double standards certain behaviours are considered to be normal and acceptable if a man were to do them but would be considered rude kr unusual if a women would do it
Incredibly well made. A cinematic masterpiece.
Great, and the length is perfect also. 🎉
A friend of mine started "womanspreading" in the early 1990s, when she was about 20. Being on public transport with her was always great fun!
I've forgotten their names, but there's two women in Germany who built a startup. They buy second hand- trousers/ jeans and print "stop spreading" on the inside of the legs. I found this a good idea.
This. This is BRILLIANT ! Amazing work
Never seen anything filled with so much authenticity before! You did a truly great job. Thank you for making this short film.
the end feeling so normal really opened my eyes .
TH-cam just casually recommends me some great stuff like this at 3 am
Thank you for such thing. Congrats
That old timey feeling it gives especially the music😊.
you could've told me greta gerwig or some other huge hollywood director made this and i would completely believe you. WOW. can't wait to see you on the big screen someday omg.
my jaw was dropped for a good five minutes after the switch this is actually amazing
In my country people whether male or female always try not to occupy space and take only the necessary. But can't deny that world is cruel.
Amazing movie why does it have so little attention.
Pure art. Literally felt the humiliation, the anxiety and the helplessness.
AMAZING FILMOGRAPHY. BEAUTIFUL.
Now this is the perfect way of pointing out double standard on sexism
What do you mean...? Please elaborate
Truly fascinating how visible, and apparent some issues become when one does something as simple as swaping of sexes (simple in writing/thought experiments, as a trans person I'm dreadfully aware how difficult it's to swap sexes).
Additinally I like to mention how in the beginning I thought this film was a satire of feminism, saying something along the lines of: "This is what the feminist want! Isn't it utterly f*cked in every conceivable way?", but the end my suspicions ware positivaly countered.
Cool film I like it :3
My friend shared this vid today with me. Excellent work! Love the story telling.
We need more short films about topics concerning women ..i really loved it
Major in this! You got talent!!! We need writers like you
Um ótimo retrato da realidade que sempre tivemos que viver e quem sabe até quando viveremos... Íncrivel crítica e dedicação do projeto 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I wish everyone could see this !! Will be sharing this amazing work. This is revolutionary piece and I’m so excited to see it take its course 😉😌