As I was watching this, I wondered how people watching this in 1915 felt? Were they scared because the painting came to life and was kinda spooky. If only I had a time machine.
Penguin Fluffy really? Look at the name of my account and main video for my profile. Nosferatu is my favourite film ever and this triggered my love to Murnau's movies and interest to silent movies. First track on Portrait you just watched is from Nosferatu by the way. Best regards
Marvellously odd. And weird and unnerving. When the portrait guy stepped away from the picture I was reminded of the scene in "The Ring" where the creepy oriental lady emerged from the TV...
I prefer this to modern movies. I love this. But why is he buying freaky paintings anyway? There were some pretty ones and he buys the freakiest one of them all. Maybe he wanted to keep his relatives away.
It's based on a book, actually, and this is only one episode. He bought it because he was himself a struggling artist and he wanted to improve, and he was really impressed by how the portrait's eyes were painted, even though it really was creepy. The book is actually about growing and developing as an artist vs. just earning money from whatever is currently on trend (this guy chooses the latter, but it doesn't end well)
The creativity of the early silent films are so impressive. Still in it's infancy they were literally making it up as they went. With each decade that goes by silent films become more and more, true time machines.
The acting in these old silent movies is so good. The lack of sound forced the actors to focus more on their facial emotions and body language and it still looks phenomenal
@@robinwatson4282 No more ridiculous than the acting in modern day slop with all the constant obnoxious quips and forced screaming. At least Silent acting had an excuse for exaggerating their faces because they needed something to show off what they were feeling to avoid overuse of title cards.
@@rorschach1985ifySure, modern day 'slop' is just that - poorly scripted/acted. Why cite poorly acted modern movies in defense of the inherently silly exaggerated acting in silent movies? I don't understand your angle.
@@robinwatson4282 Maybe read my post before responding next time. "At least Silent acting had an excuse for exaggerating their faces because they needed something to show off what they were feeling to avoid overuse of title cards". You only call it silly because you're so use to sound films where people do not need to show off much expressions to get across what their characters are feeling because they can just speak their lines to do so. If Silent actors reacted with the same underused physical acting that most modern actors do it would just look boring and underwhelming. The exaggerated theatrics of Silent actors works when done right in getting across their character's emotions and saying more with expressions then with words. I'll take a Lon Chaney any day over the boring shit in most Oscar-bait nowadays.
I believe you display true wisdom, Jennifer. All of us stand on the shoulders of giants and benefit from what they gave the world before we came along, as they did, but too few pause to appreciate this. You are one of those few fortunate enough to see so clearly. Thanks for your inspiring words.
1910's is my favorite decade in history: ww1, titanic, Lovecraft, technological developments. such as electric refrigerators, electric fans, and improvements in cars, shaving machines, etc
Wow, considering the 1910's as a favourite decade because of (among others): WW1 & the Titanic. That's pretty strange & morbid - or would you really like to be a soldier in the bloodiest conflict up to then or maybe a passenger on the Titanic?
@@stefanpaege2046- He didn't say any of that. You are just interpreting his words without his confirmation, explanation or context. He could have meant that fortunately, that horrible and destructive world war finally ended in the 1910s, but you didn't even ask him what he meant to say. As for the Titanic, who wouldn't be excited to watch that majestic ship being built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland, or witness its arrival in England and France?
*The Portrait* Russian: Портрет Directed by Vladislav Starevich Written by *Nikolai Gogol* Starring : *Andrey Gromov* *Ivan Lazarev* Cinematography Vladislav Starevich Country Russian Empire
This is absolutely amazing, Thank you for sharing the movie. I think the book is so underrated. When I was searching on the web I thought there must be plenty of movies based on this story, sadly it is just the only one.
When people ask me what opiate withdrawal feels like ? Well beyond the physical with the chills sweats diarrhea cramps muscle pain anxiety and restless legs - for me the going into withdrawal is like plummeting into the bowels of hell ! So this 9 minute video is a good example of what opiate withdrawal is really like ! A living hell !!! A nightmare that won't stop :(
Well thanks for honesty and it's one of the most personal comments to this video. In a way I'm glad it still works or can be example of anxieties. Wishing you all the best and I hope real life nightmares will stop. Take care
I guess I always wonder why dudes back in those days (or those sorta movies) always acted so 'helpless'. In Nosferatu as well. "I am just gonna lie down and close my eyes really tight while this freakazoid threatening thing comes towards me....maybe he'll just go away !" ?????
@@nosferatukh Yes, I can see that. Granted this is still in an era where it was believed Melancholy was actually a physical illness...so I can see your explanation. It appears quite often, this narrative device, in early, early 'horror' movies...just always struck me as funny...."duuuude....run out the door, no ?!?"....
There are actually 2 different versions of this story. The first version was published in 1835 and a second revised version was published in 1842 which substantially adds much to the plot. I read the free version online, but I have no idea which version it was?
@@nosferatukh There are actually 2 different versions of this story. The first version was published in 1835 and a second revised version was published in 1842 which substantially adds much to the plot. I read the free version online, but I have no idea which version it was?
@@ryokan9120 oh, I didn’t know that. I feel like mine included a lot of story details. The landlord and stuff. And also I was lucky enough to be able to read it in the original language which is my native language. It is a separate level of pleasure.
Renan Soares Yes it's UK edition by HB Films/Fusion Media Sales. With quite dark cover. Packed with stuff, including 3 silent horrors ,this one as one of them. I added music myself and changed it to sepia. On DVD you can only hear film reel sound
"The Ring" is based on a novel which was (I think that's what the author said) inspired by "poltergeist". That being said the similarities are certainly there
Very good job with sepia. I would like to reproduce this one In public home cinema Club here in Brazil. Could you help us sending a Copy? Thank you very much
@@jesielsilva4440 the film over hundred years,I'm not undead and over 100 years, if you tell anyone I'll order someone to paint my portrait so you'll buy it and I'll haunt you haha
"Yes, I would like to purchase your most unnerving portrait, if I may?"
the portrait was more frightening than the man that came thru
"Of course you may, Sir. Follow me to our section of unnerving and ugly portraits."
"Hello, portrait salesman. I am looking for something that will help me not sleep anymore. Ever."
This one legitimately freaked me out a little.
kakakaksj i'd be terrified if i'd watched this in 1915, i love it!!!
Dude needs to stop buying creepy paintings and save up money to move out his crappy apartments 😂😂
Very true
Ťỳy
@@nosferatukh fg
Iam sure his creepy painting has become far more valuable in 2020
Well done for such an old film, way before computer enhanced special effects. It captured the horror of a nightmare.
As I was watching this, I wondered how people watching this in 1915 felt? Were they scared because the painting came to life and was kinda spooky. If only I had a time machine.
Impressive. One of the best horror silent movies I've ever watched.
esojbar It's short but so intense. Glad you like it
esojbar try watching Nosferatu
Penguin Fluffy really? Look at the name of my account and main video for my profile. Nosferatu is my favourite film ever and this triggered my love to Murnau's movies and interest to silent movies. First track on Portrait you just watched is from Nosferatu by the way. Best regards
nosferatu.kh thanks !
Marvellously odd. And weird and unnerving. When the portrait guy stepped away from the picture I was reminded of the scene in "The Ring" where the creepy oriental lady emerged from the TV...
I prefer this to modern movies. I love this. But why is he buying freaky paintings anyway? There were some pretty ones and he buys the freakiest one of them all. Maybe he wanted to keep his relatives away.
It's based on a book, actually, and this is only one episode. He bought it because he was himself a struggling artist and he wanted to improve, and he was really impressed by how the portrait's eyes were painted, even though it really was creepy. The book is actually about growing and developing as an artist vs. just earning money from whatever is currently on trend (this guy chooses the latter, but it doesn't end well)
The creativity of the early silent films are so impressive. Still in it's infancy they were literally making it up as they went. With each decade that goes by silent films become more and more, true time machines.
@@goldenagenut I absolutely agree . They used their imagination and passion. Sometimes simplicity is way more effective
Short and to the point! More films should be this way
Apparently it was bit longer ,but that's all that survived. Glad you enjoyed it
@@nosferatukh- Do you happen to know how much of the original is missing?
Short but gold this is my favorite silent
Fabulous old horror film. I give it a solid 8/10. Brilliant for something so short.
This would have fit in nicely in the old Rod Serling series NIGHT GALLERY. Thank you for sharing this.
That is how horror is done folks
Even though brief ,I experienced chills thank you for posting
My pleasure. I'm glad I did since it gets mostly positive reaction
The acting in these old silent movies is so good. The lack of sound forced the actors to focus more on their facial emotions and body language and it still looks phenomenal
Nah, it looks fucking ridiculous.
Indeed it’s amazing how expressive they were
@@robinwatson4282 No more ridiculous than the acting in modern day slop with all the constant obnoxious quips and forced screaming. At least Silent acting had an excuse for exaggerating their faces because they needed something to show off what they were feeling to avoid overuse of title cards.
@@rorschach1985ifySure, modern day 'slop' is just that - poorly scripted/acted. Why cite poorly acted modern movies in defense of the inherently silly exaggerated acting in silent movies? I don't understand your angle.
@@robinwatson4282 Maybe read my post before responding next time. "At least Silent acting had an excuse for exaggerating their faces because they needed something to show off what they were feeling to avoid overuse of title cards". You only call it silly because you're so use to sound films where people do not need to show off much expressions to get across what their characters are feeling because they can just speak their lines to do so. If Silent actors reacted with the same underused physical acting that most modern actors do it would just look boring and underwhelming. The exaggerated theatrics of Silent actors works when done right in getting across their character's emotions and saying more with expressions then with words. I'll take a Lon Chaney any day over the boring shit in most Oscar-bait nowadays.
Wonderful use of Rachmaninov's Prelude in C Sharp Minor! Strange that the piece would have been written only 23 years previously.
Thanks a lot for this video! We young people must appreciate this artwork. Muchas gracias 😊
I believe you display true wisdom, Jennifer. All of us stand on the shoulders of giants and benefit from what they gave the world before we came along, as they did, but too few pause to appreciate this. You are one of those few fortunate enough to see so clearly.
Thanks for your inspiring words.
1910's is my favorite decade in history: ww1, titanic, Lovecraft, technological developments. such as electric refrigerators, electric fans, and improvements in cars, shaving machines, etc
And unusual portraits I'm guessing 😉
Yes!!.👍 1910 👈 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Wow,
considering the 1910's as a favourite decade because of (among others):
WW1 & the Titanic.
That's pretty strange & morbid - or would you really like to be a soldier in the bloodiest conflict up to then or maybe a passenger on the Titanic?
@@stefanpaege2046 Agree, especially with WWI. Jesus, what's wrong wit Mr_x
@@stefanpaege2046- He didn't say any of that. You are just interpreting his words without his confirmation, explanation or context.
He could have meant that fortunately, that horrible and destructive world war finally ended in the 1910s, but you didn't even ask him what he meant to say.
As for the Titanic, who wouldn't be excited to watch that majestic ship being built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland, or witness its arrival in England and France?
*The Portrait*
Russian: Портрет
Directed by Vladislav Starevich
Written by *Nikolai Gogol*
Starring :
*Andrey Gromov*
*Ivan Lazarev*
Cinematography Vladislav Starevich
Country Russian Empire
“I’m looking for a picture to adorn my hovel, please.”
me buying cursed objects at goodwill
Quite macabre, though why anyone would buy such an ugly picture is beyond me. Must also praise the music, which adds to the film
I'm attracted to ugly ,scary or abandoned things,hey,that's why I decided to share this film
This is the best story from Gogol I have ever read. And "Shinel"
He should just be glad it wasnt Dogs Playing Cards he bought.
This is absolutely amazing, Thank you for sharing the movie. I think the book is so underrated. When I was searching on the web I thought there must be plenty of movies based on this story, sadly it is just the only one.
Glad you like it. Perhaps someone one day will do new version. I'd love to see this
Loved it, fits awesome on a short film´s nite run
thank you for sharing , it helps me to relax when im depressed and unhappy
Modern entertainment could never measure up
September 10 2020 will be its 105th anniversary! This is really old
Wow I actually forgot about the date. Still impressive
A very amazing short horror ✩
Elena Baila Albrizzi it is isn't. Simple yet powerful
Quite a good short horror silent film from Czarist Russia I believe?? ❤️
❤ thank you for the video.
Writing a horror novel next and looking at this era of horror for inspiration
Outstanding!
Very interesting!
You just earned yourself a subscriber
Awesome part in the movie. I have seen this part of the movie before . It is really good. That's the way you do horror. None of this crap of today
I feel sorry for the guy in the picture. He was framed.
🤣🤣🤣 Good one
its life sized....when he stood up the man had the same size head just slightly bigger.. that alone..ahhh!
The eerie and the creepy sadako syndrome emerges again and again
seriously, it's scary af
When people ask me what opiate withdrawal feels like ? Well beyond the physical with the chills sweats diarrhea cramps muscle pain anxiety and restless legs - for me the going into withdrawal is like plummeting into the bowels of hell ! So this 9 minute video is a good example of what opiate withdrawal is really like ! A living hell !!! A nightmare that won't stop :(
Well thanks for honesty and it's one of the most personal comments to this video. In a way I'm glad it still works or can be example of anxieties. Wishing you all the best and I hope real life nightmares will stop. Take care
I loved this👏🏾👏🏾
Вот страшно 😱😱😱😱😱😱 вот зачем я это на сон смотрю?
circa 1915? wow!!
Better then horror today ; lol :)
Oh what da faq?!? This is some scary shit a movie about a portrait
There is no statement from Ladislas Starevich about the missing events in the film or from anyone who lived through this film
I guess I always wonder why dudes back in those days (or those sorta movies) always acted so 'helpless'. In Nosferatu as well. "I am just gonna lie down and close my eyes really tight while this freakazoid threatening thing comes towards me....maybe he'll just go away !" ?????
I look at it as the fear paralyze the body, it does happen,I think that's what what they try to picture in both.
@@nosferatukh Yes, I can see that. Granted this is still in an era where it was believed Melancholy was actually a physical illness...so I can see your explanation. It appears quite often, this narrative device, in early, early 'horror' movies...just always struck me as funny...."duuuude....run out the door, no ?!?"....
@@2ndEndingVintage haha agreed, totally get you,of course it's sort of outdated, but I guess it adds bit of charm.
Read the book, it’s awesome and will take you just one evening, it’s just 50 pages long. It’s called “The Portrait” by Gogol
I read some of his stories,Viy is without a doubt my favourite
There are actually 2 different versions of this story. The first version was published in 1835 and a second revised version was published in 1842 which substantially adds much to the plot. I read the free version online, but I have no idea which version it was?
@@nosferatukh There are actually 2 different versions of this story. The first version was published in 1835 and a second revised version was published in 1842 which substantially adds much to the plot. I read the free version online, but I have no idea which version it was?
@@ryokan9120 oh, I didn’t know that. I feel like mine included a lot of story details. The landlord and stuff. And also I was lucky enough to be able to read it in the original language which is my native language. It is a separate level of pleasure.
@@Staruha91 You're very lucky to be able to read it in Russian, though it seems you don't know which version you read lol?😄😄😄
Well no more art museums for me 😂
Wonderful.
Amazing! Can you tell me whats the source of this silent short? Was it released in any DVD collection or something?
Renan Soares Yes it's UK edition by HB Films/Fusion Media Sales. With quite dark cover. Packed with stuff, including 3 silent horrors ,this one as one of them. I added music myself and changed it to sepia. On DVD you can only hear film reel sound
Nice work, man! THanks for the info. Whats the title of the DVD, by the way?
Renan Soares "Viy" it's Russian fairy tale/horror film also based on Gogol's novel. That's why those short ones in special features
Thank you!
Renan Soares Viy [DVD] [1967] www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0020NNEXU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DJWnzbW00SYP7. If it's any help this the edition it's on.
A good short horror !!
Jontron: Man 1910 times were SCARY
May I post this video on my Facebook account, please?
Yes share it.
Excellent....
The Portrait (1915)
Great choice for the Rachmaninoff prelude
Thank you
This is pretty awesome.
It is ,isn't it ?
I really enjoy this one. This is true Horror.
Very well done
This short turned 100 9 years ago
@@MrRandomTH-camr1996 yes and still lives on and does its job. I wish the full version would emerge one day if not lost forever
Now I know where "The Ring" writers got the idea.
Shameless copy !!!
"The Ring" is based on a novel which was (I think that's what the author said) inspired by "poltergeist". That being said the similarities are certainly there
Wow that amazing
cindy the Portrait 's leaking
Shiver me timbers!!
Hugh Grant drank too much.
Epic 👍
Very good job with sepia. I would like to reproduce this one In public home cinema Club here in Brazil. Could you help us sending a Copy? Thank you very much
It's available on Viy dvd in UK or used to be I did those changes plus added music
Hello ! I'm a composer and I'm composing original music on old movies. Can I use your copy of the film ? Thanks
Sure you can. Thanks for asking
2:40 I DO NOT like this painting Charlie, it's smug aura mocks me.
That's the same Starevich of the bug stop motion animations?
I watched it when it first came out.
Fajny filmik
So Kieth Richards owed a junk shop
The original Sadako crawling out of the T.V. 😃
Fantastic comparison
i just had a dream about waking up inside of a dream, so after doing some research i was eventually lead here lol, interesting ass film
what was it that fell from the old man's bag???
I think money
I see Raymond Barron(from Everybody Loves Raymond) is having a panic attack😂😂😂
what the fuck am i doing here.
relíquia;
Great fear of constant quiet spy
2:42...when the edibles kick in...🙁
💜💜💜💜
Song?
The Ring!
Why is their no color n sound?
Why in God's name would anyone purchase such a painting?
E isso que eu sempre me perguntei
Que tipo de pessoa compra esses quadros assustadores
Agora tenho minha resposta
Thank this not in Rus net. Have the Rochester Eastman color found,, pan twardowski,, too vladislaw starewich1st seria, in virazhe colore
Damn almost 110 years old
Why didn't he
just return it? 🤷
Amazing weird is good
aamazing
Isn't it. Very creepy
nosferatu.kh I like it..
👏👏☑️☑️❤️❤️
IT TOTALLY SCARED ME HAHAHA
Believe me,first time I saw it I was petrified of the idea. I'm glad it works after over 100 years
@@nosferatukh yeah right!
@@jesielsilva4440 the film over hundred years,I'm not undead and over 100 years, if you tell anyone I'll order someone to paint my portrait so you'll buy it and I'll haunt you haha
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