Death and the Lady: When the Grim Reaper Knocks | The New Yorker Screening Room

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  • In an animated film by Geoff Bailey, an elderly woman’s dog attempts to ward off an unexpected visitor.
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  • @shamaliwije4872
    @shamaliwije4872 Рік тому +623

    Ohhh poor granny when she realises she's lost her amazing, super loyal dog. He fought so hard to her safe, even knowing it's inevitable, but gave in when it was his turn, not hers. Glad it showed Death throwing sticks for him afterwards.

    • @mithrildragonlh
      @mithrildragonlh Рік тому +68

      That wasn't a stick. It was one of Death's bones.

    • @user-uj1en2ur3q
      @user-uj1en2ur3q 5 місяців тому +36

      There is a superstition that animals can give their lives for the life of their owner

    • @judeirwin2222
      @judeirwin2222 5 місяців тому +16

      Older women are not necessarily grannies. If she has no children or grandchildren, she is not a grandmother. Just an older woman.

    • @horsewings3561
      @horsewings3561 5 місяців тому +3

      I couldn't see it, youtube had a video suggestion blocking it.

    • @ambasimba6801
      @ambasimba6801 5 місяців тому +2

      @@user-uj1en2ur3q это правда.

  • @singsonggirl9267
    @singsonggirl9267 4 місяці тому +280

    That is the saddest and sweetest thing I've ever seen. The music was gorgeous, as was the animation.

    • @edengully
      @edengully 4 місяці тому +8

      Autumn Leaves. The perfect tune for this story.

  • @yin7909
    @yin7909 4 місяці тому +145

    The moment u realize that death isn't there for the lady but the dog... :(

    • @KaptainKlown
      @KaptainKlown 2 місяці тому +5

      I agree. It's kinda sad, so also nice about how caring death is.

    • @terryt.1643
      @terryt.1643 2 місяці тому +1

      😭

  • @rhondacampbell2592
    @rhondacampbell2592 4 місяці тому +78

    When the dog offers up the cat. 😂
    Well done story telling and art. Sad, sweet, and humorous. Lovely 🌹

  • @markpeterson2776
    @markpeterson2776 5 місяців тому +250

    "Therefore, send not to know for whom the bell tolls - it tolls for thee". What a wonderful animation. No, they don't live nearly as long as we do, but they pack a lot of life and love into the time they are given Mark

    • @peterbiesbroek
      @peterbiesbroek 4 місяці тому +10

      These are wonderful words, full of consolation and wise comfort Mark. "it tolls for thee" lost my beloved pet animal recently and agree, not nearly as long (and often painful) as we, but pack a lot o life & love before moving to that beautiful place where there's no pain, no fear..

  • @effhorst
    @effhorst 5 місяців тому +70

    Here's my Toast: to the surprises of Life, the reliability of Death...and the loyalty of pets! Cheers!

  • @NathanHarrison7
    @NathanHarrison7 5 місяців тому +80

    This illustrates very well how it is naturally easier to worry more about others then it is ourselves.

  • @stupidwhiteboy6090
    @stupidwhiteboy6090 Рік тому +220

    This was horribly sad but beautiful

  • @stanamilanovich3956
    @stanamilanovich3956 Рік тому +150

    I love that the body of the dog was knitting. Such a clever bit.

  • @rezasoekotjo5082
    @rezasoekotjo5082 4 місяці тому +93

    I have seen so many of my furry friends cross rainbow bridge and if Death is as gentle and compassionate as portrayed I will be looking forward to him collecting me and taking me over that bridge to all my babies past and present. I bawled my eyes out! 😂😂😂

    • @VC_27
      @VC_27 4 місяці тому +7

      I'm with you on this.

    • @EastTexasRanching
      @EastTexasRanching 2 місяці тому +2

      What you just said made me shed some tears. I have had to bury so many of my buddies since I was a child. I have never gotten used to the pain of the loss. I hope I never do. I have met people that have no care one way or the other, and I do not want to become that.

    • @samkangal8428
      @samkangal8428 29 днів тому

      This. Is so sad , I really hope we will see them again 😢

    • @morganc4598
      @morganc4598 12 днів тому +1

      What you said resonates so powerfully. Never get used to our pets dying... And when it comes to my turn, I want to go where they went.

  • @gretholondeporey8527
    @gretholondeporey8527 Рік тому +650

    It just goes to show that as scary as death may seem, it's actually quite peaceful in the end. It's actually life that holds all the pain and sorrow. It's life that we should fear.

    • @pedrourbano501
      @pedrourbano501 5 місяців тому +42

      We know what life holds, it holds pain and suffering but it also holds happiness and joy, it's what we experience, it's what we know.
      What most people fear about death is how unknown it is: "What's next?", "Is there something?", "Is there nothing?" no one really knows the answers to these questions.
      I'm not criticizing you, I'm just saying that it is more nuanced than just: "people should fear one over the other."

    • @hugolopezmontenegro6644
      @hugolopezmontenegro6644 5 місяців тому +13

      Life wouldn’t exist without death. That’s what makes it beautiful and priceless.

    • @Glathgrundel
      @Glathgrundel 5 місяців тому +14

      Life is suffering … that’s why babies are born screaming.

    • @LordOfLight
      @LordOfLight 5 місяців тому +17

      You think death is peaceful because you saw it in an animation. Perhaps a rethink is in order.

    • @maidinulster
      @maidinulster 5 місяців тому +5

      My goodness me, very true words ❤

  • @Youmanoofficial
    @Youmanoofficial Рік тому +213

    That last howl was heartbreaking

  • @Queenofobscurepairings
    @Queenofobscurepairings 4 місяці тому +17

    " You must be the tallest girl in your troop!"
    XD LOL

  • @angelbeats71
    @angelbeats71 4 місяці тому +93

    Absolutely loved the fact that for the majority of the short film we as the audience believe the lady is going to pass and the twist hits when in actuality it is the one who wanted to protect her and could smell it first! The Dog!

  • @ChefMimsy
    @ChefMimsy Рік тому +237

    So heartbreakingly sad.
    Extremely well done.

  • @lorettavanhaasteren2776
    @lorettavanhaasteren2776 4 місяці тому +19

    So beautiful--I put my arms around my dog and tears fell 😢

  • @edmondmoncerf5864
    @edmondmoncerf5864 Рік тому +104

    The last time he looks back to glance his house… 😭

  • @KarenLee-bs5ms
    @KarenLee-bs5ms 3 місяці тому +10

    Thank you you just made me cry.. This was beautiful I took care of so many animals through my life.. I lost just as many.. I'm hoping when it is my turn.. I will get to see all of the dogs and cats I lost three years..

  • @nefbones1
    @nefbones1 Рік тому +83

    Beautiful, haunting and heartbreaking. Well done!!!

  • @DY2784
    @DY2784 4 місяці тому +9

    Wow… I’m crying inside… The faithful loving Dog thought it came for its Master, when indeed it had come for Him…😓😓😓

  • @SandraNelson063
    @SandraNelson063 5 місяців тому +18

    I loved the cats. In the Discworld series, Death is very fond of cats.

  • @weirdanimations1684
    @weirdanimations1684 Рік тому +29

    Curious what Death was whispering to the dog. That got me.

  • @JS-yj7ow
    @JS-yj7ow Рік тому +69

    Having just lost my pup a few months ago, this made me sad.

    • @cybercat29
      @cybercat29 5 місяців тому +6

      Please accept my deepest condolences 😢

    • @WhiteWolf65
      @WhiteWolf65 5 місяців тому +1

      Hope you see this... search for Rainbow Bridge, about a place where pets go to await their owners' passing.

    • @glennso47
      @glennso47 4 місяці тому +3

      I just lost my pet betta fish not long ago.

  • @josesampaio2302
    @josesampaio2302 5 місяців тому +12

    Just Beautiful. I have a 9 Years Bassset Hound. The art and sensibility in this movie is amazing. Thanks.

  • @scottrhodes8160
    @scottrhodes8160 7 місяців тому +34

    Such a sweet story told nicely.

  • @zargonfuture4046
    @zargonfuture4046 5 місяців тому +31

    We don't deserve such loyalty and love. ❤️

    • @convinceme6676
      @convinceme6676 5 місяців тому +5

      I agree, their loyalty isn’t because we feed them, it’s because they have a kinship with us that transcends normal behavior. Famous bunker sticker in the States hit the nail on the head, “the more people I meet, the more I love my dog.

    • @zargonfuture4046
      @zargonfuture4046 5 місяців тому +2

      @@convinceme6676 Amen

    • @ethribin4188
      @ethribin4188 4 місяці тому +2

      Dogs have been with humanity for nearly 40'000 years ago.
      The next nearest animal that has been with is is the sheep. Its been with us for 10'000 years. Less time then both agriculture and human civiluzation (12'000 years)
      Aside of ourselves and fire, dogs are what has been with humanity the longest.
      They have been with us 3-4 times longer then we've built farms, towns or cities.
      Dogs are humanities longest, closest and best animal companion

  • @josephinehogg3629
    @josephinehogg3629 5 місяців тому +32

    this was so sweet, I cried. Thank you for posting 💝💔

    • @SimoneBelivat
      @SimoneBelivat 4 місяці тому +2

      tellement triste, merci de l’avoir partager bonjour à tous

  • @spidey-67
    @spidey-67 4 місяці тому +7

    No one is going to talk about, “here! Take the cat instead!”…?

  • @FrekiV
    @FrekiV Рік тому +36

    Ugh! Crying now - one of my biggest fears… they live so little bringing so much happiness 🤍

  • @MKMKMK1986
    @MKMKMK1986 3 місяці тому +5

    My little doggy Hope to see him again one day. ❤

  • @leahfritz5867
    @leahfritz5867 4 місяці тому +9

    Wow, how beautifully sad. So many emotions came up whilst watching. Well done.

  • @christine2ehgtinyhouse893
    @christine2ehgtinyhouse893 3 місяці тому +3

    This made me cry animation was wonderful and the music really added to the ambiance.

  • @michaelj.beglinjr.2804
    @michaelj.beglinjr.2804 26 днів тому +1

    I had not planned on crying tonight, so thanks a lot.

  • @pointly
    @pointly Місяць тому +3

    Death smiles upon us. So when he arrives, smile back.

  • @user-ub3zk7vd9s
    @user-ub3zk7vd9s 4 місяці тому +6

    Слезы на глазах 😢. Когда понимаешь, что близкие уходят.

  • @Allen_Leigh_Canada
    @Allen_Leigh_Canada Рік тому +14

    The ultimate act of love!

  • @maryearly3259
    @maryearly3259 5 місяців тому +10

    AAWWW. Those that made this did a fantastic job.

  • @ptonpc
    @ptonpc 5 місяців тому +17

    Just past the anniversary of one of my pups and having lost the other one this year. This is beautiful but hard to watch.

    • @WhiteWolf65
      @WhiteWolf65 5 місяців тому +1

      Hope you see this... search for Rainbow Bridge, about a place where pets go to await their owners' passing.

  • @Tamaresque
    @Tamaresque 3 місяці тому +2

    Adding "Autumn Leaves" as the music was a masterstroke!

  • @hughkremer4026
    @hughkremer4026 6 місяців тому +22

    When you look at all the junk which gets a jillion views and this treasure a fraction, it's as sad as that little basset hound

  • @andyhoops.6156
    @andyhoops.6156 4 місяці тому +8

    We all get that knock on the door eventually, the secret is to be out when Death calls.

  • @tanekarnes5260
    @tanekarnes5260 5 місяців тому +24

    Bittersweet ending. Not always what we expect.

  • @rangerjaxmaxmay7742
    @rangerjaxmaxmay7742 5 місяців тому +5

    That is so sad I am crying. ..had to send off so many of my faithful 4-legged friends over the years.

    • @WhiteWolf65
      @WhiteWolf65 5 місяців тому +1

      Hope you see this... search for Rainbow Bridge, about a place where pets go to await their owners' passing.

  • @purplebutterfly7257
    @purplebutterfly7257 2 місяці тому +4

    Hey no fair putting up this video. You made me cry over my dog who has been gone for six years now. 😭😭😭😭

  • @user-bt1ex4zp7f
    @user-bt1ex4zp7f 5 місяців тому +10

    Heartbreakingly sad. Beautiful animation

  • @alyzavantassel
    @alyzavantassel Рік тому +23

    Ugh. Did I need to cry today?

  • @ICR68
    @ICR68 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow. Geoff Bailey. What can I say? That was incredible on all layers.

  • @acanadianwerewolfintoronto4490
    @acanadianwerewolfintoronto4490 5 місяців тому +21

    Amazing but shouldn’t have watched this without waterproof mascara!!! A lot of humour too (offering the cats and the pee on the mailbox) ❤❤

  • @the_ABM
    @the_ABM 5 місяців тому +18

    I ultimately interpreted it as “death will treat me better than life.”

    • @WhiteWolf65
      @WhiteWolf65 5 місяців тому +2

      A rather pessimistic interpretation, but you are entitled to it.

  • @MrIslandman59
    @MrIslandman59 2 місяці тому +1

    Best short film I've seen in years! Bravo!

  • @VictorVlasov
    @VictorVlasov Місяць тому +1

    Wonderful! Gorgeous dress of death. Great job!

  • @baronhelp
    @baronhelp Рік тому +13

    Death is so sad. Soft clouds for the doggie😢

  • @prlaux5348
    @prlaux5348 3 місяці тому +1

    OK.....I'm crying like a baby now. I think of the wonderful animal companions that I have been blessed with and then the terrible pain and emptiness when they move on.....Like I said....crying my heart out.

  • @doreendaykin6693
    @doreendaykin6693 Місяць тому +1

    Gratitude! Loved it🌿

  • @trashpanda9380
    @trashpanda9380 2 місяці тому +1

    I can't even watch the full thing. I'm already crying. 😅

  • @BiancaAmanda1
    @BiancaAmanda1 4 місяці тому +1

    I cannot stop crying....but dog is happy now

  • @reisswolf5202
    @reisswolf5202 3 місяці тому +3

    Dieser Film hat mich sehr berührt und traurig gemacht. Ich habe 2 Hunde und es graut mir, wenn dieser Tag kommt.

  • @catfishcave379
    @catfishcave379 5 місяців тому +15

    I do not think we fear death; I think we fear not living.

  • @quarteracreadventures855
    @quarteracreadventures855 4 місяці тому +5

    I feel bad that the last interaction the lady had with her dog was to scold him for trying to protect her

  • @pathardage1880
    @pathardage1880 4 місяці тому +2

    Extremely moving film. Thank you.

  • @DoctorRobertNeville
    @DoctorRobertNeville 4 місяці тому +3

    One day I will get to see my furry children who have crossed beyond the Rainbow Bridge. It will be a joyous day when it happens.

  • @digr4u2
    @digr4u2 3 місяці тому +1

    Had me crying at the end...

  • @Julia-lk8jn
    @Julia-lk8jn 11 днів тому

    Oh, that's adorable all the way.
    And I was lured in by the parallel to the "Death and the Lady" poem, but it's nice that they came up with their own story entirely.
    But poor lady, she'll probably be utterly heart-broken over the death of her dog.

  • @onlychildtonia67
    @onlychildtonia67 Рік тому +16

    Unexpected ending. 😢😢😢😢

  • @raphaelreine1390
    @raphaelreine1390 2 місяці тому +1

    This was so sad and sweet at the same time 😢

  • @davelawrence3410
    @davelawrence3410 5 місяців тому +3

    How wonderful this is.

  • @NRTSean
    @NRTSean 5 місяців тому +3

    Really moving. Thank you. Very well made...

  • @georgeburns7251
    @georgeburns7251 2 місяці тому +1

    So sad. I’m sure you listened to the music a thousand times before creating this short masterpiece.

  • @browncandy5017
    @browncandy5017 5 місяців тому

    Loved this film and the twist

  • @jeanneratterman4174
    @jeanneratterman4174 5 місяців тому

    Well now you done it. Made me cry. 😢🙏❤️

  • @arelinoemi
    @arelinoemi 2 місяці тому +1

    this broke my heart... beautiful animation

  • @maidinulster
    @maidinulster 5 місяців тому +1

    So bitter sweet but so lovely ❤️

  • @WilliamGibble-sk3io
    @WilliamGibble-sk3io 5 місяців тому +2

    When its time to go, and your in pain , everybody that you knew has gone or passed on.. Ill be like dude i thought you would never get here 😔.. Very touching animation. It was funny ,the grim reaper ....O thats enough coffee with his hand..

  • @tucan1424
    @tucan1424 Рік тому +2

    👏 bravo. Beautiful

  • @robestey5628
    @robestey5628 5 місяців тому +2

    Lovely. Thank you. Very well done.

  • @dwiranu5394
    @dwiranu5394 3 місяці тому

    At the beginning I was thinking about the possibility of a twist like this, and I was already in tears.

  • @Creophagous
    @Creophagous Місяць тому

    Beautiful.

  • @softblackkitten
    @softblackkitten 3 місяці тому

    So deep. Loved it.

  • @octaviovillanueva5152
    @octaviovillanueva5152 5 місяців тому +2

    Excelente trabajo el final con el paisaje. Extraordinario 😢👏👏👏

  • @MultiTomcat67
    @MultiTomcat67 5 місяців тому

    That was beautiful.

  • @Kamikaze3557
    @Kamikaze3557 4 місяці тому +1

    Not sad at all ,well camouflaged ending, top notch all the way around!

  • @bspencer6356
    @bspencer6356 5 місяців тому

    Heartbreaking. 💕

  • @LindaB651
    @LindaB651 3 місяці тому

    So sad and beautiful!

  • @cathylederman3102
    @cathylederman3102 Рік тому

    So sweet!

  • @sandraspruill4831
    @sandraspruill4831 4 місяці тому +3

    BAWLED MY EYES!!!😢😢😢😢😢

  • @ShxxxxK
    @ShxxxxK Рік тому +12

    I wonder if the reaper had told her ☹️

    • @basarozbent4740
      @basarozbent4740 Рік тому +5

      death is so direct and obvious both as a concept and a real happenning, even when we are tempted to contemplate otherwise. he did not need to say anything I imagine.

    • @gaelsdottir5046
      @gaelsdottir5046 4 місяці тому +2

      Well, since she mistook Death for a very tall Girl Scout, I doubt that he did. Now Jackson, the dog? Yes absolutely he was told but not until it was time to leave. I loved how he circled and sat down and tried to talk Death out of it. Really well done.

  • @neverthesame7887
    @neverthesame7887 3 місяці тому

    No, no, and no. I'm crying even though i understand. "Life is full of grief, to exactly the degree we allow ourselves to love other people." -- Orson Scott Card (and pets)

  • @yashikavarshney2680
    @yashikavarshney2680 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant 👏👏

  • @TheCNYMike
    @TheCNYMike 5 місяців тому +5

    I put my last dog to sleep in 2017. This got me. 😭😭😭😭

    • @WhiteWolf65
      @WhiteWolf65 5 місяців тому +1

      Hope you see this... search for Rainbow Bridge, about a place where pets go to await their owners' passing.

  • @The3Storms
    @The3Storms 3 місяці тому

    They are the very best of us.

  • @evanclark1745
    @evanclark1745 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant.

  • @shirley3427
    @shirley3427 4 місяці тому +1

    Well, that made me cry, my eyes out

  • @martins4788
    @martins4788 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful, period.

  • @johnlowrie1041
    @johnlowrie1041 Місяць тому +1

    Wonderful and sad ❤️🌹

  • @user-ie1mg3or1l
    @user-ie1mg3or1l 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful!!!!!

  • @Lord.two.a.penny.
    @Lord.two.a.penny. 3 місяці тому

    This thoughtful animation, it seems to me, to be about the beauty that life contains.

  • @civilpanda9422
    @civilpanda9422 2 місяці тому

    Well, this just broke my heart.......

  • @mikehughesdesigns
    @mikehughesdesigns 4 місяці тому +1

    "Only the dying can see Death as it truly is" -anonymous...

  • @ginariffe5525
    @ginariffe5525 Рік тому +2

    Tears😢

  • @leaevans2347
    @leaevans2347 3 місяці тому

    Jackson The Dog Was Way To Cute❤