Dear students
This blog will be your film journal for this course. Every week there will be a post about a movie. You need to watch the movie and record your observations in this blog. Your online engagement will be included for evaluation for the second assessment.
For the first post, I am sharing a YouTube link to a short movie. Watch the movie and give your opinion about the movie in the comment section. One-line comment is not acceptable. Please write your name below your comment so that it will be easy for recording your contribution.
https://youtu.be/iR-JFks6uI0
Let's watch movies and appreciate it!
Sujatha Priyadharsini
This is a sample comment for the first post of the blog.
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ReplyDeleteThe way the movie begins itself is beautiful. A person who wants to fish and his loyal faithful dog. The dog being loyal to his master prevents heron from taking the worms even after being shushed for few times. But when he realizes that the worms were not for her (mother heron) but her babies he let's the heron take the worms to feed her hungry babies.
ReplyDeleteWhatever good you may do to someone it will return to you in unexpected forms.
In the same way though the dog didn't expect anything in return he got a lot of fishes from heron and also some petting from his master for a selfless heart.
Nithya Shree- It is an amazing animated short movie.The theme of the movie is how life can change when our perspective changes. I wonder how he gave nice moral within 5mins video clip. Initially,Dog is loyal to his owner. After understanding mother bird situation.He offered worms to feed her babies.The dog helped bird without any expections. In return he got lots a fishes from bird.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing that hit my mind after watching the film was noone is good or bad it's the circumstances that portrays the person as good or bad. Every creatures have their own way of showing their love. Firstly the dog which was being loyal to his owner and secondly the bird which wanted to feed her babies. No-one neither the bird nor the dog is being wrong here. Nevertheless at last both helps each other . The conclusion is that what you do comes back to you. So spread positivity and do good.
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ReplyDeleteAt first the dog was being loyal to his owner but when he understood the reason behind the bird's action the dog just respected it and gaveaway the worms himself. It nicely portrays the good heartedness of the dog. And finally in return to his favour the bird gave him the fish which his owner wanted as a way of thanking him. From this we can understand that what you do is what you get,so be kind to others.
ReplyDeleteSHARAN. M- This short film conveys a beautiful message that if we help others without any expectations we will definitely get helped by others at critical moments. Dog and the owner needed fishes but they had only worms. In other hand, the bird needed worms but it had only fishes so they both interchanged and the needs for the both sides get satisfied. We won't be pulled down or degraded if we help others.
ReplyDeleteThose 4 minutes conveyed a valuable message for the rest of our life. At any instance we should understand one's situation before arriving to a conclusion. The dog helped the crane feed her chicks and in turn was rewarded with the fishes for which the man was waiting patiently. So a good deed without expectation will return the favor in one way or the other. "what you sow, so you reap".
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ReplyDeleteThis film shows the importance of helping others without any expectations. The story starts with the loyalty of dog to it's owner. When the bird takes the worm the dog opposes because of it's duty. later the dog knows that the worm are for the birds chicks, it gives the worm to the bird this indicates the pure heart is more important than duty. At the end dog was rewarded with fish from the bird. These thing shows that helping other and making joy is the basic advice for life .
Anisha Skariah
ReplyDeleteThe short film Piper is a lovely film, that reminds one to be kind and be willing to give without expecting. In a world where judgment is made quickly and harshly, the movie Piper serves as a reminder to understand that every person has his/her own needs and being empathetic towards them and their issues makes the world a happier place to live in. One act of kindness leads to another. The music of the film was very suitable to its theme and heightened the overall viewing experience. The scenic beauty of the sea at sunset was a calming experience. The animators were truly able to capture the emotions of both the dog and the bird in detail, thus resulting in Piper being a truly heart warming short film.
An amazing short film indeed! The little piper initially guards the bucket full of worms diligently from the heron.Barking,squeaking,snarling at the desperate bird who expresses perseverance with its googly eyes is well captured both aesthetically and acoustically.The tender sight of the hungry offsprings moves the dog even to the extent of going against its loyal nature to his robust master.The animosity between the two creatures is vividly expressed by the heron in return as she showers freshly caught fish on to boat much to the fisherman's delight.
ReplyDeletePiper was an amazing short film. The director was able to present to us the idea that when we understand each other's needs and situation and are considerate and kind to one another we can build a beautiful place, within a 3 to 4 min frame . It also encourages us to help without any expectation, as the dog once it understood the herons motives for taking the worms gives away the worms without a second thought. The movie has a lovely setting and also has cute animations. Overall the film gives us lots of values in a very short time.
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Piper is a lovely short film,tells about a mother bird and a dog.This short film gives a valuable message for helping others without any expectations.First the dog doesn't give the worm to the bird.When the dog saw that the bird have to feed their chicks,it give up the worm to the bird.Then the bird give fishes to the dog.From this, we understand that if you help others, then they will also help you.This short film has a beautiful animation and valuable message in 4 minutes.
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ReplyDeletePiper is a lovely short film, tells about a mother bird and a dog.This short film gives a valuable message for helping others without any expectation. First the dog doesn't give the worm to the bird. When the dog saw that the bird have to feed their chicks,it gives up the worm to the bird. Then the bird give fishes to the dog.From this,we understand that if you help others,then they will also help you.This short film has a beautiful animation and valuable information in 4 minutes
Piper is a Excellent short film which portrays how even animals can understand each others need and help each other. Even though at first piper found it difficult to understand the herons situation and was guarding the worms for his master , eventually after seeing the little hungry herons which refused eating the fish he decided to give away the worms. The best part is he never excepted anything in return but was happy for making the earlier choice . But surprisingly he was rewarded for his helpful nature . He made both his master and the heron happy which in turn made him satisfied. This story gives us a insight on how we need to help eachother at situations which cannot be ignored and if ignored it's not goin to serve u any good at your worse.
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ReplyDeleteA wonderful shortfilm indeed! This short film reminds the importance of helping others without expectation. Initially even though the piper opposes the heron to protect the worms but later when he sees the mother heron's situation he helps her. Also another message conveyed is every good deed has a value in this materialistic world -the heron helps piper and his owner by bringing fish which was least expected by piper. The movie set up in an scenic backround along with a pleasing music conveys the emotions of both heron and piper beautifully in a very short duration which makes it a must watch.
Sivabharathi M
ReplyDeleteThe piper is a very simple story but the simple stories are often the best ones. It is just adorable and the way it portrays the beauty of motherhood, survival, nature and adventure in just 4 min is excellent. The film is told with no words and the beauty of ocean scenery is also another crown for it. The best thing about this film is the character design.
This short film teaches the importance of perseverance and the value of the motherhood. The most significant part of the movie is breezy style music which brought us to be attached with the movie easily.
It is an amazing movie that I have ever seen in my life.The theme of the movie shows how the life would gets changed after we have overcome our fear is an different feeling that everyone should felt in their life.According to me,it is the best movie that is far better than the 3hrs movie in giving the same best moral in someone's life. If,it is possible in such short clip than why there is need to get that video so much lengthy that not only waste time but the person also starts getting bore with such type of high thinking moral movies.So I think of this film "piper"to be the most acceptable and appreciated movie.
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A message beautifully conveyed in such a short span of time!! This movie Piper shows one how not to expect things in life and to help others selflessly. I love the way the dog relentlessly fought the heron for the worms and how compassionate the dog got when he came to know about the young herons' hunger. A selfless good deed fetched the dog a present which made the fisherman happy. Every emotion is amazingly captured. The outlook of the film is soothing and the music is very pleasant. I'd definitely recommend this short film to my people.
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice movie with good message.Animation was really good in it.
ReplyDeleteIt is a feel good movie.I really enjoyed it and I enjoyed the message "help others without expecting".
It is a nice movie with good message.Animation was really good in it.
ReplyDeleteIt is a feel good movie.I really enjoyed it and I enjoyed the message "help others without expecting".
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This movie has given has many messages such as " be kind to others without any expectations and you'll receive the same kindness " and " do not judge a person because you never know what they are going through ". Overall it was a short and a very sweet movie with beautiful messages.
ReplyDeleteThis animated short film clearly depicts the act of loyalty and humanity which is rare even among humans today. The dog's character personifies kindness, loyalty, obedience and humanity.
ReplyDeleteHis act of guarding the fish bait (or worm) from the bird express its loyalty to its owner. He becoming quite at the moment his master signals, shows his obedience. Providing food to the mama bird at the sight of its hungry infants shows his kindness and humanity.
On the other hand the birds character depicts the care and responsibility of a parent. It also personifies loyalty as she pays back the dog with fish for what he has done to her.
The mood and location of the film are soothing. The sunset in a beautiful river, split by green mountains are a treat for the audience' eyes.
Absence of noisy BGMs ensures a pleasant experience for our ears.
Limited characters and set props are perfect for this film rather than having numerous characters that are not well defined.
Overall this film is a 4 minute treat with a needful message.
This animated short film clearly depicts the act of loyalty and humanity which is rare even among humans today. The dog's character personifies kindness, loyalty, obedience and humanity.
ReplyDeleteHis act of guarding the fish bait (or worm) from the bird express its loyalty to its owner. He becoming quite at the moment his master signals, shows his obedience. Providing food to the mama bird at the sight of its hungry infants shows his kindness and humanity.
On the other hand the birds character depicts the care and responsibility of a parent. It also personifies loyalty as she pays back the dog with fish for what he has done to her.
The mood and location of the film are soothing. The sunset in a beautiful river, split by green mountains are a treat for the audience' eyes.
Absence of noisy BGMs ensures a pleasant experience for our ears.
Limited characters and set props are perfect for this film rather than having numerous characters that are not well defined.
Overall this film is a 4 minute treat with a needful message.
A astounding shortfilm incontestably! This short film conveys a captivating message that helping others without expectation will change your life in many fascinating ways. It will raise your vibration, make you an optimistic person, and help you to live a happy life.That piper and its owner needed fishes but they had only worms. On the other hand, the heron needed worms but it only had fishes.The piper on seeing the heron's dilemma in feeding its nestling,It helped the heron by providing worm's without any expectation.So the heron, inorder to show its gratitude, it provided the piper with fish.Which was again turned out to be of a great help for the piper to show its gratitude to its owner.So this amazing short film also convey a captivating message that "life is a boomerang,what you give, you get.
ReplyDeleteIt is a feel good movie...it makes us understand that we should know the other side story and make a move in every situation...in the end,the good returns back to us..the good karma..❤️ such a nice message within a short period of time
ReplyDeleteIt is a feel good movie...it makes us understand that we should know the other side story and make a move in every situation...in the end,the good returns back to us..the good karma..❤️ such a nice message within a short period of time
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ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful how the message was conveyed within 4 minutes and without any dialogues. The cute little dog, joy was being loyal to his owner and was careful not to disturb him. But he barks when it notices the heron takes the worms the owner had for fishing. Joy defends the heron even after the owner shushes him. Once joy realizes that the heron has been taking the worms to his baby herons, which refuses to eat the fish, he gives the worms selflessly and without any exceptions! Even though joy didn't expect in return, it gets rewarded by the heron. The music and the animation make the film even more interesting and the beautiful message conveyed by the author that one shouldn't expect anything in return for the good deed they did! In the world of betrayals and judgments, be kind! Even the smallest act of kindness matters.
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ReplyDeleteThe movie was amazing. The main highlight was the animation and it was really good.
Whereas this movie mainly speaks about loyalty. Dogs are more loyal to humans , than humans ever will be with each other and it also speaks about karma, what you give is what you get. So, Life is all about perspective.In joy's perspective it was trying to help his owner, but the owner felt he is been disturbed by joy. So, he shushes him, But from the heron's (cranes) perspective it was finding food for its baby Cranes.
Moral:There is always more than a one side for a story.
Raswanth- An extraordinary film with a beautiful meaning! It shows us a deep insight on kindness, selflessness and loyalty among the dog and heron. The idea of portraying these beautiful expressions through animals is one major part that should be appreciated. The writer focuses on how each person shouldn’t focus on their own well being, instead act selflessly in order to make everyone happy and make it a better place to live in. The background score was absolutely calm and apt to the film. Emotions were captured above par in the animations department. I personally enjoyed watching the film. Worth spending 4 minutes of your time!
ReplyDeletePiper is one such lovely short film describing the enormous component needed in this society called "kindness".the way the passion's directors Kyra and Constantin showcased the film piper is very much appreciable. The core element kindness and the sub element like helping tendency have been displayed in a perfect manner. It is a film that everyone must watch. The props shown and the background music merged brought a colourful picture. The characters in the film are chosen and created wisely. The emotions those animated characters conveyed are amazing. 4 mins with 4 lessons 1.be kind 2.help others 3.biggest happiness is making others happy 4.spread love.
ReplyDeleteThis short anime drove me back to my childhood .The most awe part in this story is that cute little puppy 🐕.This story tells that we should help others when they are in need of something.And that will return to you in some other way.This puppy has the perfection of understanding the situation.On the whole I love this short film and it gives a good message and it is very helpful especially to the kids so they can be good human beings in the future.
ReplyDeleteThis short anime drove me back to my childhood .The most awe part in this story is that cute little puppy ��.This story tells that we should help others when they are in need of something.And that will return to you in some other way.This puppy has the perfection of understanding the situation.On the whole I love this short film and it gives a good message and it is very helpful especially to the kids so they can be good human beings in the future.
ReplyDeleteTejeshwaran - This movie shows the importance of helping others without any expectations.The theme of the movie is how life can change when our perspective changes.From this movie we can understand that what you do is what you get,so be kind to others.
ReplyDeleteIt's touching and heart warming for me.one of the must watch short films with gorgeous visuals."To give is to receive".Today we will attempt to offer peace to everyone,and see how quickly peace returns to us.��
ReplyDeleteIf you want to watch a really funny, creative and amazing short film this is the perfect one. I absolutely love this short it also has a great message. You have to over come your fear to achieve more. I truly recommend it.
ReplyDeleteSrivathsan-how beauty life is. once our perspective change the total life gonna be change.we have to help other's that is the most important thing in the world. if you want watch a generous and cute movie this is gonne satisfied you.
ReplyDeleteThe simplicity of Piper is what makes it so brilliant. Following the path of one of my favourite Pixar films, Wall-E, the short relies on character expression and action to tell the story rather than dialogue. There is NO speech. And yet you are never lost because the plot is so relatable. It’s your typical character versus fear story executed with cuteness and beauty. Even the structure is simple as it follows the typical three act form – from the inciting incident of Piper developing the fear to the climatic moment of Piper facing her fear. There are no tricks or gimmicks. Piper is just beautiful animation and clear, concise story telling.
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ReplyDeleteThis movie is for those who want to watch a really funny, creative and amazing an short film this is the right one then. I absolutely love this film because it has a great message in it. You have to over come your fear to achieve more. I would strongly recommend this film.
Elavarasan K
ReplyDeleteA joy story is a great animated short story about helping each other, and I really like the dog because of it loyalty and helping mind , it also tells about the mother heron trying to feed its baby herons,.... It's all about simplicity,in life we always need help and also we have to help,...at all ,it's a gesture of kindness.
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ReplyDeleteThe movie is so simple but the message was strong enough make you happy . The movie teme is simple give love and get them. First the diya was loyal for his owner later when he found the bird have children he offered some worms for the younger ones. This show us making someone's life joyful is need little work. Enjoyed the cool visual and amazing work by the team. Love and happiness is way of life. Such a small film made my day :).
�� The innocent face of the dog and how he enjoys the nature around, grabs my heart at the beginning itself. Though the dog is helping his master, who doesn't know that, asks him to be quite. But he continues to protect the worms. When he knows about the heron's situation, he helps without any expectation. And finally he gets helped.
ReplyDeleteThe short movie gives a great message. It makes us realize that we will get what we do. So let's be kind and help others. ✨
A short animation about generosity,well crated sensitive touching short from artistic details to simple story. It clearly depicts,how a small help can result in great manner. It clearly conveys that everything we do is a chain reaction and also says not to judge too quickly.
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ReplyDeleteThe film is very positive and heartwarming. The way the dogs defends the worms even though the man tells it to be quiet shows its loyalty. When it sees the hardships of the bird it decides to help . The bird returns the favor by giving back fishes. The movie has a great message to be kind so that the world will be a better place. Helping others is such a simple yet wonderful thing.
This is an amazing animated short film. Kudos to the writer and creator for writing and creating such a simple movie with a very strong message. " Helping one person might not change the world, but it could change the world for one person ". This movie is an perfect example of this quote. Also, this movie portrays the famous saying of two sides of a story. Good or bad just depends on which side or perspective you see the story from.
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ReplyDeleteThe first thing that hit my mind after watching the film was noone is good or bad it's the circumstances that portrays the person as good or bad. Every creatures have their own way of showing their love.
On the whole I love this short film and it gives a good message and it is very helpful especially to the kids so they can be good human beings in the future.
It is a nice short film that conveys good message too without words.It glows with the dog's loyalty for his master. The dog helps the heron by feeding worm to the little ones without any expectations, in turn he got more fish. His kindness and helping nature towards the heron returned to him. We get what we give. That's karma✨
ReplyDeletePiper -the oscar winning short film for a reason. A simple story but conveys a ton of values through its well crated .sensitive.touching.shorts and its focused on character empathy. When joy realizes that the heron has been taking the worms to his baby herons which refuses to eat the fish he gives the worms selflessly without any expectations in return. This was a really cool touch to the story which might change many people’s perspective. And all the emotions were captured so precisely and the animations were top notch. This movie is a pure little gem.
ReplyDeleteThe short film, Piper, has beautiful animation and background music.
ReplyDeleteThis movie shows that there isn't a right or wrong in the world and it's subjective. The dog lets heron take the worm after realising it has babies to feed , even though it tried to make it go away in the beginning because he felt it was right and that he was dutiful. The dog helped the heron without any expectation and with affection . In return for the dog's kind act, the heron brought fish and made the dog and the fisherman happy.
This movie makes me realise that if we have to choose between being right and being kind, choose being kind !
It is amazing and beautiful movie.This single phrase connected the entire movie, because even though the second portion of the movie was dark and sad that one phrase reminds you of the funny and good times that happened at the beginning of the film. The relationship between father and son is also very strong in this movie.because life is not always unicorns and rainbows, but it is the hard times that we go through that makes life beautiful. A film that wraps every emotion into one beautiful story.
ReplyDeleteThis movie shows the importance of helping others without any expectations.The theme of the movie is how life can change when our perspective changes.From this movie we can understand that what you do is what you get,so be kind to others.
ReplyDeleteOne of the Best animation Short film i watched. Animation Was So Good. the Theme Of The Story Was Really Beautiful One. its Shows a Kindness and Perspective of The Person.The dog was very loyal to his owner.So the dog protected the preys from the bird. But on seeing from the birds perspective, the dog knew that the bird needed them for her children.So the dog decided to help the bird and in return the bird helped the dog. So this proves that we should know the other perspective of the situation and help others.
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ReplyDeleteJoy story is a nice animated short film. The dog is loyal and protects the worm from heron. The heron needs the worm for her babies. On seeing that, the dog understood her situation and helped her with kindness. The heron pays back with the fish. When the master notices the fish, he pats the dog on the head and he has achieved his original goal. Joy, Heron and the master are happy. It's a happy ending.
joy story is anice film.it is the tale of the small dog and Heron.On a fishing trip ,Joy tries not to rock his master's boat while defending it from the worm stealing bird.Later he finds that the heron only tries to feed its hungry chicks,so joy gave the whole pot of worms to Heron.It's a happy ending
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ReplyDeleteA message beautifully conveyed in such a short span of time!! This movie Piper shows one how not to expect things in life and to help others selflessly. I love the way the dog relentlessly fought the heron for the worms and how compassionate the dog got when he came to know about the young herons' hunger. A selfless good deed fetched the dog a present which made the fisherman happy. Every emotion is amazingly captured. The outlook of the film is soothing and the music is very pleasant. I'd definitely recommend this short film to my people.