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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@singsonggirl9267 5 ай бұрын

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

@edengully 4 ай бұрын

Autumn Leaves. The perfect tune for this story.

@rhondacampbell2592 4 ай бұрын

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

@shamaliwije4872 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@user-uj1en2ur3q 6 ай бұрын

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

@judeirwin2222 5 ай бұрын

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

@horsewings3561 5 ай бұрын

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

@ambasimba6801 5 ай бұрын

@@user-uj1en2ur3q это правда.

@markpeterson2776 5 ай бұрын

"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 4 ай бұрын

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..

@stanamilanovich3956 Жыл бұрын

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

@yin7909 5 ай бұрын

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

@KaptainKlown 2 ай бұрын

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

@terryt.1643 2 ай бұрын

😭

@Youmanoofficial Жыл бұрын

That last howl was heartbreaking

@stupidwhiteboy6090 Жыл бұрын

This was horribly sad but beautiful

@edytaeddakiwi8578 5 ай бұрын

very true

@NathanHarrison7 5 ай бұрын

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

@charliechurch5004 5 ай бұрын

That's what I got out of it too ❤

@effhorst 6 ай бұрын

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

@inahuffman6999 5 ай бұрын

Cheers mate!

@ChefMimsy Жыл бұрын

So heartbreakingly sad. Extremely well done.

@rezasoekotjo5082 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

I'm with you on this.

@EastTexasRanching 2 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@morganc4598 24 күн бұрын

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.

@BlackheartCharlie 11 күн бұрын

"Heaven is the place where all the dogs you've ever loved run out to greet you." I really want to believe this... 🙂

@angelbeats71 5 ай бұрын

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!

@edmondmoncerf5864 Жыл бұрын

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

@gretholondeporey8527 Жыл бұрын

That was one last pee.

@lorettavanhaasteren2776 4 ай бұрын

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

@Queenofobscurepairings 5 ай бұрын

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

@gretholondeporey8527 Жыл бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@Glathgrundel 5 ай бұрын

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

@LordOfLight 5 ай бұрын

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

@maidinulster 5 ай бұрын

My goodness me, very true words ❤

@nefbones1 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, haunting and heartbreaking. Well done!!!

@scottrhodes8160 8 ай бұрын

Such a sweet story told nicely.

@KarenLee-bs5ms 4 ай бұрын

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..

@JS-yj7ow Жыл бұрын

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

@cybercat29 5 ай бұрын

Please accept my deepest condolences 😢

@WhiteWolf65 5 ай бұрын

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

@glennso47 5 ай бұрын

I just lost my pet betta fish not long ago.

@weirdanimations1684 Жыл бұрын

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

@DY2784 4 ай бұрын

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

@josesampaio2302 6 ай бұрын

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

@SandraNelson063 6 ай бұрын

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

@celticbird7049 7 күн бұрын

What a superb little gem this is. The characters, the backgrounds, the glorious music "Autumn Leaves", and the story. Poor pooch, trying so hard to save his mistress, even offering up poor Kitty, the heavy sighs . . . It all touched my heart. Thank you. 💙

@zargonfuture4046 5 ай бұрын

We don't deserve such loyalty and love. ❤️

@convinceme6676 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

@@convinceme6676 Amen

@ethribin4188 5 ай бұрын

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

@MKMKMK1986 3 ай бұрын

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

@FrekiV Жыл бұрын

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

@josephinehogg3629 5 ай бұрын

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

@SimoneBelivat 4 ай бұрын

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

@leahfritz5867 5 ай бұрын

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

@spidey-67 5 ай бұрын

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

@christine2ehgtinyhouse893 3 ай бұрын

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

@michaelj.beglinjr.2804 Ай бұрын

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

@hughkremer4026 6 ай бұрын

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

@Allen_Leigh_Canada Жыл бұрын

The ultimate act of love!

@ptonpc 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@maryearly3259 6 ай бұрын

AAWWW. Those that made this did a fantastic job.

@tanekarnes5260 6 ай бұрын

Bittersweet ending. Not always what we expect.

@user-ub3zk7vd9s 5 ай бұрын

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

@pointly 2 ай бұрын

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

@purplebutterfly7257 3 ай бұрын

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

@andyhoops.6156 5 ай бұрын

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

@user-bt1ex4zp7f 5 ай бұрын

Heartbreakingly sad. Beautiful animation

@alyzavantassel Жыл бұрын

Ugh. Did I need to cry today?

@MrIslandman59 2 ай бұрын

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

@rangerjaxmaxmay7742 5 ай бұрын

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

@WhiteWolf65 5 ай бұрын

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

@Tamaresque 4 ай бұрын

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

@ICR68 4 ай бұрын

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

@doreendaykin6693 Ай бұрын

Gratitude! Loved it🌿

@VictorVlasov Ай бұрын

Wonderful! Gorgeous dress of death. Great job!

@the_ABM 5 ай бұрын

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

@WhiteWolf65 5 ай бұрын

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

@baronhelp Жыл бұрын

Death is so sad. Soft clouds for the doggie😢

@quarteracreadventures855 4 ай бұрын

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

@trashpanda9380 3 ай бұрын

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

@reisswolf5202 4 ай бұрын

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

@acanadianwerewolfintoronto4490 5 ай бұрын

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

@prlaux5348 3 ай бұрын

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.

@pathardage1880 4 ай бұрын

Extremely moving film. Thank you.

@BiancaAmanda1 5 ай бұрын

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

@catfishcave379 5 ай бұрын

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

@digr4u2 3 ай бұрын

Had me crying at the end...

@davelawrence3410 5 ай бұрын

How wonderful this is.

@DoctorRobertNeville 5 ай бұрын

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.

@NRTSean 5 ай бұрын

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

@robestey5628 6 ай бұрын

Lovely. Thank you. Very well done.

@raphaelreine1390 3 ай бұрын

This was so sad and sweet at the same time 😢

@onlychildtonia67 Жыл бұрын

Unexpected ending. 😢😢😢😢

@browncandy5017 5 ай бұрын

Loved this film and the twist

@johnlowrie1041 Ай бұрын

Wonderful and sad ❤️🌹

@tucan1424 Жыл бұрын

👏 bravo. Beautiful

@arelinoemi 3 ай бұрын

this broke my heart... beautiful animation

@jeanneratterman4174 5 ай бұрын

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

@octaviovillanueva5152 5 ай бұрын

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

@Julia-lk8jn 24 күн бұрын

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.

@LindaB651 4 ай бұрын

So sad and beautiful!

@Creophagous Ай бұрын

Beautiful.

@maidinulster 5 ай бұрын

So bitter sweet but so lovely ❤️

@softblackkitten 4 ай бұрын

So deep. Loved it.

@MultiTomcat67 5 ай бұрын

That was beautiful.

@sandraspruill4831 5 ай бұрын

BAWLED MY EYES!!!😢😢😢😢😢

@georgeburns7251 2 ай бұрын

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

@yashikavarshney2680 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👏👏

@user-ie1mg3or1l 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!!!!

@The3Storms 3 ай бұрын

They are the very best of us.

@alexbenson245 4 ай бұрын

Oh crying my eyes out

@evanclark1745 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@t34_guy90 4 ай бұрын

beautiful thank you

@martins4788 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful, period.

@user-eu7ts2sk2z Ай бұрын

So lovely

@ShxxxxK Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the reaper had told her ☹️

@basarozbent4740 Жыл бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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.