Seconde Chance - ESMA 2017

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Published 2018-07-10

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En 1920, Jacques, traumatisé par la guerre, vit reclus dans un cimetière dont il est le gardien. Une nuit, il y rencontre Henri, un jeune soldat sorti de sa tombe.

In 1920, Jacques traumatized by the war lives as the reclusive groundskeeper of a cemetery. One night he encounters Henri, a young soldier, risen from his grave.

Réalisateurs / Directors : Victor Lemee, Adrian Petitjean, Corentin Philippe, Angéline Picault, Martin Portais
Music : Mathieu Parisot
Sound : José Vicente, Yoann Poncet, Sébastien Fournier – Studio des Aviateurs

Film d'animation réalisé dans le cadre de la formation cinéma d'animation 3D de l'école ESMA (promo 2017).

© ESMA - Ecole Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques
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All Comments (21)

@debbie20062003 4 years ago

There are two main characters: the grounds keeper, whose name is Jacques (found in the artists' comments description), and the soldier, who is Henri. These two men have similarities. Both were French soldiers who earned medals after serving in WWI. Both were married to women they truly loved. Both are also trapped in a place and time (the past battle that changed their lives). The differences between the two men are many. Jacques, who is alive, is mourning his past love who died during the invasion of the village. He is haunted by the past, and cannot even leave the cemetery without nightmare reminders of the past. He earned a common medal, "Medaillle Interalliee 1914-1918,"- a medal given to all members of armed forces who served for a minimum of 3 months during WWI. It is a medal to celebrate victory among the Allies after the war ended. He cares for the cemetery and drinks at night. Henri is completely opposite of Jacques. Henri, who has died, wears the "Croix de guerre 1914-1918" (War Cross). This medal is awarded for heroic and valiant service during WWI. It is among the top 5 or 6 medals of honor that France bestows. Henri also bears three silver stars (etoile d'argent)- which means he has earned this very high award a total of four times. Henri is brave, and near the end, shows Jacques how to be brave to overcome the enemy. Henri was a member of the 2nd Army (a “seconde” chance reference), which served defending the Ardennes. They were defeated by the Germans in a battle where they were vastly outnumbered. Essentially, it was a battle that was doomed, just like at the end when Henri attempts to leave the cemetery. But Henri's bravery allows him to engage the insurmountable, despite his own peril. The "Seconde Chance," is truly for the grounds keeper, Jacques. Henri has a facial expression of release when he sees that Jacques is taking the step towards rescuing the letter to deliver to the beloved wife of Henri. One could think that the "seconde chance" is for Henri's wife, or even Henri himself, though I think so much was focused on the ground keeper with his fear and remaining in the past, that I believe the storytellers meant this for him. Henri's wife is of course a beneficiary to the "second chance," as she receives the letter of "good bye" from Henri, is able to stop mourning, and move on to happiness with a new companion. The final scene is Jacques's facial expression as he witnesses Henri’s beloved find happiness. He has arrived at a new place in life where his brave action has caused a profound better life for someone else. Watch to the end during the final credits to see the artists' drawings of the final scenes. The cat is the omniscient, benevolent, third party observer. The cat gently guides the characters toward the path of resolution. Link to another amazing French WWI short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtLV07d7FQY&t=18s
@tokoyanki1088 5 years ago

Lately, ESMA has been touching my heart. All the depth and hidden meanings shown by ESMA.
@garethhutchings4045 5 years ago

Coincidentally I am watching an old BBC (1960's) series about the First World War. So many French men were lost, so very many. No second chance for them. Thankyou for this. So moving.
@mulbob7022 4 years ago

Pfouh... Je regarde tous les "ESMA". Hé ben y'en a qui prennent aux tripes. J'en ai pour un bon quart d'heure à récupérer de celui-ci. Superbe.
@chrisfeistner8294 5 years ago

Wonderfully done, beautifully drawn and painted. Thank you!
@mitzyismad 5 years ago

Beautiful! Touches the heart.
@nocxart2086 5 years ago

Vos vidéos sont toujours aussi belle...
@phantomzghozt8973 5 years ago

Beau travail a l"équipe d'animation, le travail est super bien réalisé, surtout le passage ou il écrit sa lettre, ça a pas du être facile d'avoir un rendu naturel.
@lindamoser6317 4 years ago

O my......so heart touching. Really went to the depth of the soul.
@leapetitjean9046 5 years ago

Très beau et beaucoup de délicatesse. Bravo !
@cillsurunfil 4 years ago

Tout est SUBLIME dans cette chaîne YouTube. Encore merci d'exister..
@billmar6401 5 years ago

Well done! Hauntingly beautiful! Moving! The musical score was impressive as well!
@safiqulislamshuvo5070 5 years ago

Heart Touching Story!! every sequence & frame is meaningful... Great Works Esma :* :*
@trishapellis 4 years ago

This is really beautiful. Chapeau to you.
@josieakar6004 3 years ago

Your collection have their unique n such a depth of moral value. Love them all!🌷
@Lgabs1990 5 years ago

Bon ben voilà, j'ai versé ma petite larme... Très beau court-métrage !!
@rafaelaojeda3489 5 years ago

Mamma mia che bello!!! Mi sono commossa.😢😢😢👍👍👍👍👍
@patriciaphilippe2620 5 years ago

Super, beaucoup d'émotions. L'équipe a bien travaillé. Bravo
@bbchibi3244 5 years ago

adorable comme toujours
@eslanta7343 5 years ago

This is so touching... what an emotional story!