INFINITE ft. George MacKay | Omeleto
A terminally-ill man plans to 'live on'.
INFINITE is used with permission from Connor O'Hara. Learn more at lowkeyfilms.co.uk.
Sid is a young man just entering the prime of adulthood, with a strong circle of friends and a great love of life. He is also grappling with a terminal illness and will be dead in a few months.
Realizing his time left is quite short, he enlists his tight circle of friends to help him become "infinite" - to live on in some way despite the ending of his life. As they grapple with their feelings of sadness and grief, the group creates a ritual to celebrate Sid and the cornerstones that have made his life so great - even as he is on the verge of leaving it.
Written and directed by Connor O'Hara, this affecting short drama may be about death and coming to terms with one's mortality. But this isn't a dour, introspective narrative, with slow pacing and muted, bleached-out visuals. Instead, it possesses great brio, warmth and liveliness, thanks to its deeply affectionate portrayal of friendship, fellowship and spirit in the face of challenge and doubt.
The storytelling possesses particularly openhearted writing, tangling directly with the difficulties of grief and sorrow as Sid prepares to leave life. The tenor is set with the opening scene, where Sid details the things that have made his life so rich - family, friends, location, home and love - and puts forward his plan to commemorate and immortalize his existence. There's great humor and a long-standing sense of connection between all the friends that comprise this tight circle, as well as a wide-ranging set of feelings as each friend comes to terms with Sid's coming passing.
A film that focuses on friendship, solidarity and community rests its success upon an ensemble of great performances, and here it is lead by actor George MacKay, star of Sam Mendes's Oscar-nominated film 1917. MacKay came to fame gaining accolades for his compelling portrayal of a soldier facing extreme situations, and in this short, he faces another extreme situation involving life and death. Though the character and dramatic dilemma are different, the performance is just as richly sensitive, empathetic and deeply human.
The visuals, too, have a warmth to them, focusing on a mellow-hued naturalism and a lived-in look in the settings. The visual beauty emphasizes the richness and fullness of Sid's short but shining life: the beauty of the natural surroundings he's lived in, the comfort of his home and the fire that will make the sacred objects of Sid's life into a permanent memory in the world. By the time the fire sends the memories of him into the atmosphere to live forever, we understand in an intimate way just what makes life so beautiful and worth celebrating, both for Sid and for our own lives.
INFINITE is a rare film that is unabashed in its tackling of life's sacred transitions, yoking its broadmindedness and heartfelt nature of the main character's own arc. It is straightforward and unafraid of emotion, which is particularly remarkable for a film about friendships between men, and the deep bonds of affection between them.
But INFINITE avoids sentimentality, mostly because it does not sugarcoat the sadness and sorrow inherent in Sid's situation. He faces it with grace, good humor, deep acceptance and bravery, and helps his friends come to terms with it as well. In many ways, that's what rituals are for: they're not just to memorialize those who are passing -- but to help their spirit live on with those left behind. The ending ritual closes the film on these aching yet hopeful notes, with equal parts exuberance, tenderness and love -- everything that makes life so worthy of celebrating in the first place.
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I'm a simple girl. I see George, I click.
@Mr.MillionsTheGreatest
2 ай бұрын
First sub
@Jasmina_amore
2 ай бұрын
🤝 you get me
He was so damn good in 1917. His evolution from "the guy that's probably going to die" to "main hero" was so damn good!
@maxnoerenberg6370
4 жыл бұрын
and I still remember him as lost boy in Peter Pan
@drewuchebag
4 жыл бұрын
My exact thoughts on him as a character in that movie. It’s crazy how he can play so many different roles at a young age.
@gquill7242
4 жыл бұрын
You should see the new movie he’s in called the true history of the Kelly gang he’s scary
@broganbunje9154
4 жыл бұрын
Bromley, from 'Pride'.
@nathanmeilak7201
4 жыл бұрын
Fan Films1234 I KNOW RIGHT!!!
I seen George Mackay and clicked
@lindleloverwatterson3484
4 жыл бұрын
I see omeleto and click
@livyk2233
4 жыл бұрын
Same. Love him
@connorhansen4421
4 жыл бұрын
I did the same. haha
@fabiolamyrella6117
4 жыл бұрын
Abi same 😁
@ebunadebonojo9738
4 жыл бұрын
RIGHT
3:55 so powerful, ”I’m dying. I’m not dead”
okay but like i can't be the only one who's here bc george mackay is perfect fancast for grant chapman
@mmtittle
3 жыл бұрын
not just you don’t worry
@bellaoverton1216
3 жыл бұрын
YUP
@ahsscenes3835
3 жыл бұрын
yes omg
@kevinthepigeon1062
3 жыл бұрын
nope hello hello mauraders fans :)
The beauty of it lies in Sid's unshakeable desire to oulive his mortal body through burning what he holds dear to his heart to infinity. The idea of burning is so symbolic. A phoenix burns into his own rebirth. The moment they were dancing around the fire is a moment of rebirth but at the same time a memento mori. The acting is marvellous. The way George's eyes speak his excitement, then his fear, then his liveliness, then his infinitude makes one's breath tremble. I cannot say that I didn't cry. It is unbecoming not to shed a tear in front of such heartwarming but gut-wrenching piece of art!
This is... Incredible. I've never felt such strong feelings watching a short film. This is the best thing I've ever seen.
@LOWKEYfilmsuk
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that you resonated with it. A very personal story to me and a joy to bring to life - Connor
@W1FFy
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! I cried the whole time but had a smile on my face, very moving.
@joanneweiss3864
3 жыл бұрын
@@LOWKEYfilmsuk crying & joyful together!!! Wow. My 26 yo son found this channel & sent me one of the more recent shorts to watch, we love the same stuff- 'Edmund" the pig story lololol- and I've been watching shorts all afternoon. They're all intensely emotional & brilliant but this one.....I've paused to write this thru my tears, as a mom & thinking of my son & his best mates & the PERFECT George Mackay and I'm crushed but it's sooooo beautiful & full of joy & love & what's important❤️ ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏
@LOWKEYfilmsuk
9 ай бұрын
We made Infinite into a feature film called 'Kindling' - now available in the UK and the US. Thank you everyone for watching Infinite over the years - Kindling couldn't have been made without you
Aw some of the st Edmunds boys weren’t so bad
@stayhappy6889
3 жыл бұрын
This feels like an inside joke and I love that I’m a part of it
@robertpattinsonswife2040
3 жыл бұрын
grant for president
@marissasu6343
2 жыл бұрын
i feel so powerful for knowing this
@esterkapadia9304
2 жыл бұрын
why :(
@Ka1tl1n
2 жыл бұрын
I feel privileged to understand this
It's such a beautiful feeling to have somebody like these people in your life. Who would, not only do anything for you when you're all good and healthy but, also, when you're dying and they know it yet still did what he asked for, just to make him happy; one more time. People who have such kind of people are so blessed and so lucky.
@Ely1406
4 жыл бұрын
That's true but sadly rare to find 😢
Did anyone else realize that George also got a watch from his grandad who he never met when he turned 25 just like his character? pretty cool how they used that bit from his real life :)
@aaronburrsir598
3 жыл бұрын
Megan Hope I WAS JUST THINKING THAT!!! And it looks the same too!!!!
@moeziroo98
3 жыл бұрын
@@aaronburrsir598 right?! so cool
Real friends are one of the most wholesome things you could ever want from life.
@elizabethbennet4791
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard this before but now that Im in middle age I can tell you without a doubt this is true. The thing I've always needed more than anything, the thing that is the hardest to find at the same time. Wish I knew this earlier in life and I wish they had told us all this more. *True* friends are harder to find than rubies and just as precious. Lovers, family, life partners are easier to come by. But true friends don't "get" anything back and often provide more, what the others can't. There's no system for the dynamic, not long term at least! Value them and look for them!!
I love this short film so much. I can’t count the times I’ve cried. The fact that the music in the beginning was made by a band that George himself was in just gives it such a personal touch.
@putribaros3186
4 жыл бұрын
What band is it
@ItsSpoopyboos
4 жыл бұрын
putri baros The Saint Falcons! I was looking at the IMDB page and this lil bit of info was honestly super cool.
@EUROPAMusicOfficialChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Same here. It's incredible.
I actually really liked that it wasn’t all sad.
and now i’m balling my eyes out………and yes i did find this because of grant
@liliaizabelax1852
3 жыл бұрын
hahaha same 😭
@mariatsolo
3 жыл бұрын
that’s what i was looking for
@esterkapadia9304
2 жыл бұрын
NO CAUSE THIS FILM ON ITS OWN IS SO SAD TOO
Two words. Grant Chapman
Oi that’s grant!!!
@wolfsstars6624
3 жыл бұрын
i knew i can't be the only one who's here bc of atyd😌
I love how all the guys' items and stories were told full of happiness, but not elliot's. The sadness is truthful and raw, and that's bravery right there. "I can't keep everyone in this tape, so I don't want it"
This is by far the best and most beautiful short movie I have seen this year . Amazing concept
@LOWKEYfilmsuk
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Zaynab! A concept very close and personal to me - Connor
A typical example of when acting, directing, story, script and all the other elements come together in perfect harmony to create a film that stands out from the rest. An original and very moving concept that eats into the heart of friendship, love, loss and the quest for an everlasting memory. It's added brilliance is the simplicity in its execution. Tonally it could not have been pitched better.
For anyone wondering what song is playing at 4:31, I will save you some time. Max Apollo - Dont run away. Enjoy.
@PanaGringoBarefootBass
3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!
@Tat52585
3 жыл бұрын
YOUR A LIFE SAVER!
hey man! I can't cry yet! its barely 3:30 am. but seriously the plots you come up with are extraordinary
@BastuGubbar
4 жыл бұрын
omeleto don't make these films. they are just shared here.
pov your here because of grant chapman
@lottieeyre5195
3 жыл бұрын
hahahah........maybe
@norabutterly5796
3 жыл бұрын
yes😌grant chapman supremacy
@stayhappy6889
3 жыл бұрын
Totally am. HE HAS MY WHOLE HEART
@leanaosterle4019
3 жыл бұрын
My god i love that i understand this
How is everyone in this cast attractive.. Also i am crying
@alefiyavohra3395
3 жыл бұрын
Yesss
I wish I could feel to be a special person to someone. I wish I could have best friend someday.
@krazeediamond1
3 жыл бұрын
With a name like that for your profile, I could see why 😆
@TheScou.t
2 жыл бұрын
I feel it, mate.
@aquafinner1505
Жыл бұрын
we can be best mates 😭😭 how is the question
omg hes actually not running this time i was exhausted watching him in 1917
This has to be one of the most poignant and beautiful short films ever made. It never fails to move me to tears. The performances are stellar, the story is heartfelt and the cinematography, especially in the opening and closing shots, is simple yet powerful. Thank you for posting this. I find myself returning to it from time to time, just as a reminder of how important it is to be alive.
GRANT CHAPMAN
Excellent story, acting, directing, etc. The concept of a grand event to live on is brilliant.
Having one friend like this is brilliant. Having four is hitting the jackpot in life.
He's Ron Weasley omg
I envy this generation of young men who are so open with their love and affection for each other. Those of my generation and the generations before missed out on so much.
What a beautiful and emotional film. Would we all be so brave and more importantly, have such good friends in the end.
4:59 I just tuned here to watch George MacKay dancing 😂
Love George Mackay❤️ he is such a great actor
Go Grant Chapman Go!
@sofiaperez-vx5jd
3 жыл бұрын
and this part 4:38 was so grant chapman
I love the fact that this short film can speak such volume! A brilliant story, and a great message!
I’m so glad that our love for George mackay literally is a gate way to such meaningful and amazing films love it thanks to like 1917 I got to be exposed to other just wonderful films
grant chapman
This was beautiful. George makes me feel all soft inside,ha
When you have enough friends to make a bonfire to celebrate you. You will never be forgotten.
George MacKay 😍
There's something wrong with this damn video...I watch it and my eyes water.
Friendship lasting strong and true. I appreciate the sentimental value of this. Forever celebrating what was. I enjoyed it
This is such a sweet film, made me cry because of how hard this hits close to home, one of my best mates has terminal cancer. I've been visiting him every week since the hospital became his home. We have lots of talks about life and memories we have of school and the countless times we got kicked out of lessons. I wish we could have done something like this before he got worse, he can barely move nowadays and it's breaking my heart. His doctors don't expect him to make it through the next two months. I'm gonna miss him when he sadly does take his last breath.
I keep coming back to this for the music at the beginning and end! It's spine tingling perfect and just encapsulates specific feelings that really have no words! The pick up of the guitar at the end is just the best thing I've ever heard I swear
Coming up with the best timelines, casts, plots, twists and messages. Perfection
Beautifully done. Very touching story. All 5 guys, and their character and love for one another makes my heart smile. This is a grand-slam imo. Thanks for sharing this one Omeleto. Bravo!!!!
We made Infinite into a feature film called 'Kindling' - now available in the UK and the US. Thank you everyone for watching Infinite over the years - Kindling couldn't have been made without you
This was or is so beautiful a story. I cried throughout this short film.
I've never cried because of a movie before but this is something else. It's how they portray dealing with death as something this special and having a wholesome moment. Honestly what a way to *go*.
Definitely shed a good few tears here. Well done.
Every young person should have to watch this in school so they are explained to-how precious love, friends, family, home, and vocation (purpose) are and to really, truly cherish the bond of friendship you have made with other souls in this world. Sadly, not everyone learns this lesson. This short film touches home for me and my husband-we have both lost many beautiful friends, but we too have memories of nights round the fire with them. Thank God. So, everybody, take an inventory of your life, and then invite those close to you over for an evening of reminiscing and then sear it into your heart and mind forever. RIP: Dawn Janie Cari Mitch John Dave Laura and the many others who touched our lives
grant chapman af 💞
Lovely story about living in the moment
Grant chapman
I've watched this soooo many times. I cry every time.
here for the atyd edits
Never felt so moved by a short film absolutely phenomenal and also starring George Mackay so it was bound to be amazing !! ( also I cried 😭✌🏼)
GRANT
@irashep451
3 жыл бұрын
OMG YESSS
Another great short film shared by Omeleto. This is a moving and fascinating study of friendship and pre-emptive grief. Loved the mood, music, acting and direction. It moves slowly, but with intelligence. Great work from the filmmakers. The music was perfect too.
I love this one the most, I love how much friendship was shown... It's hard to believe everyone is going to die someday
If I had the choice of having a sweet early death or long lonely life, it wouldn't even be a choice
@xz3995
4 жыл бұрын
Well I survived my young sweet death by miracle, only to see all the people alround me.. Who left me to die alone.. So I'm alive now , alone now, dead inside, I still appreciate life though I suffer all the time of this trauma, chronic soul pain, can't trust anyone..
@mdtowhidurrahman9005
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for commenting bois, some real tragedies here for sure. Glad you (Mike) ended up happy, pass on this lesson to the younger males in your life, it can mean the difference between life and death. darthspeaks life is hard man, it will hurt, the hurting will be different depending on your status in society and your health but everyone experiences it, get through it brother, hope you come out of it in the end fulfilled. zlatan zlatu dude if you need to talk to anyone just please do so before you dive too deep in the well of loneliness, the further you fall the harder it will be to come back, I want you to be fulfilled as well. If society rejects us men for being men, we must support each other. I respect you guys a lot.
@curiositeconstante404
4 жыл бұрын
@@darthspeaks6451 I stop school at 16 to work in pastry then did many job, at 19 I went traveling to find new opportunities and came back at 21 sick, I was actually trying to immigrate in australia when the disease hit me, but during the time I was sick I study mycology, and now I'm trying to build my own business on low budget, which me luck I needed. I'm 27 now, but this disease took 5 years of my life, I can't accept to be sick inactive or slow anymore, always trying to catch the lost time, even if it's impossible and not mentally healthy if doing it.
@curiositeconstante404
4 жыл бұрын
@@mdtowhidurrahman9005 I probably will come back, but it's really slow, trust and faith to rebuild take time, and once it has been slaughter that deep he can leave in an instant, but for now this last years is the most peaceful I had in 10 years, it make me realise the turmoil of issues I was in, it's nice to have a break.
Wow, 😭, I've been watching for a while and I love your short films. This one pulled at my heartstrings and if I had an ounce of his positivity in the midst of chaos, I'd be a better person for it. The short film has definitely inspired me to be better. Thank you 🤲🏾🌟🙏🏽
I dont have any words for describing such an amazing work, I'll keep this short film in my heart ♥
That’s not fair. I couldn’t stop crying. These are so emotionally driven. So beautiful. So imaginative. I wish more humans wouldn’t lose their humanity.
Mesmerizing! The act, story line, EVERYTHING.
4:43 so THATS the emblematic dance scene
Saying goodbye is never easy, be it the one whom is leaving, or the one whom has to watch another go...
God this was amazing, this is some of the best film i have ever seen.
that was so powefull! geez, id lie if i say i didnt cry a little. nice job, live on
I know people say it wasn't sad but it actually melt my heart
I love this short film with all my heart. ❤
We are all going to die one day, but it just stings a bit more when you know it's coming. My cousin past away in August 2021 of stage 4 cancer she was diagnosed in March 2021. She was only 45 with an eight year old son.
when you came here for Grant Chapman but now you're crying
I wish I could give it more likes. Wonderful!
The voice he said “In here, I’m infinite”made my day
I would love to see George in one of your video again. He’s mesmerising
It’s not like this. My friend died young, had been ill for some time before the cause was determined by which time he could barely leave his bed. We spread his ashes in the sea at one of our regular surf spots while his surfboard burnt on the beach. We got in trouble because of the fire and black smoke, not that we cared.
@hannahmia39
4 жыл бұрын
dude its subjective, just because your experience isn't like it doesn't mean everyone else's isn't too, of course its dramatised, its a fictional film
@4manfilm
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss man, but just know that in more ways than not, it was just like that. There may not have been music, or smiles and fun... But what was there was a memory, something you will never let go and always remember someone by. Even though it was after he passed, I guarantee he was right beside y'all the whole time. Rest in peace to your friend, and have an amazing day.
@pygiana16
4 жыл бұрын
Mit Seraffej I agree. In films terminally ill people are never really ill. In real life by the time you are diagnosed as having a short time to live you are already gravely ill.
@jesussaves6625
4 жыл бұрын
@@pygiana16 That's not always true either. There are plenty of people who are feeling totally fine, or maybe just a bit under the weather, but still get diagnosed with a terminal illness. They may find out that they've only a couple months to live before they even begin to feel ill.
i cant take how devastating gorgeous george mckay is. omg
had to come back to this. so so good.
grant chapman.
simply amazing.
So amazing short film
I don't usually feel single when I watch any "relationship" videos. But this movie making me feel terribly single and I wanna have friends so I could watch this movie with'em and cry together.
This was so , so , good. I wish I had friends like that. It made me feel good and it made me cry.
A brilliant piece of work by everyone involved.
this is a gem!!
Beautiful
This is very wholesome. Ine if my faves on this channel
george has the sweetest smile
“i’m sorry love, but it’s breaking my heart to stay”
Crying as I write this, I Miss my brother and Vinnie. This is the best Omeleto film and I am so thankful to have been able to see it.
This Is The SWEETEST MOST CREATIVE film that I've seen in as long as I can remember!!! Truly inspiring and moving!!! Omeleto you've done it again!!! ❤️
What can I say, besides beautiful? Just simply beautiful
One of the best Omeleto films I've seen. Tears.
The guy who shaved his head for him 😭
music choice was so good too. loved it.
Very powerful imagery. I really liked the character that had the videotape.
So powerful ...emotional