Funny CG animation about a priest losing his faith | "I, Barnabe" - by Jean-François Lévesque 

Most of the commentators seem to view this as a confirmation of their views of religion. I think the message was about not letting religiosity get in the way of faith. His looking at his past “accomplishments”(the pictures, the statue he carved) indicates a religious mindset; look at what I have done. Yet he was miserable & the church looked like there were no parishioners. He was stuck. His experience with the golden rooster freed him to remember what true faith is about & allowed him to literally continue his journey.

Noticeable, the imaginary evil rooster (as the real one was thrown to the tree) was his own demons, trying to take away his liberty and finally taking his place. And that's what happens in real life. Once he found the golden rooster to show him the direction, he took ownership of his life again. Now, religiously inclined people will tend to interpret this meeting as a mystical one, according to their faith. It's a valid point of view based on their belief systems. Some of us instead may interpret as a symbol of the integration of his self, accordingly to some model of the mind we have. In the end, is a message of hope for those who are willing to confront their shadows.

Sometimes I get the impression that there isn't anything truly original out there anymore, that it wouldn't be possible for any piece of art to catch and keep my attention - especially films. And then, suddenly, after casually scrolling through my algorithm-dependent feed, my eyes catch a glimpse of this thumbnail. "Funny"?, I thought. This has to be either unusually good - or, which I thought more probable - excessively bad. I gave it a go, ans then... It genuinely took me by surprise! Melancholy, horror, suspense, sorrow, gratefulness, peaceful tranquility - what an atmosphere! 15 minutes just flew by - but I didn't want it to end! This worked so well! From the very beginning I knew I wouldn't regret spending my time with this gem. Such a plethora of various creative techniques - I'm rather fond of the animations in the stained glass-window (or whatever you call it in English) - and beautiful shots (11:40 !), this incredible attention to detail, all this - sometimes quite cyrptic - symbolism - absolutely stunning! In addition, I generally like short films which work on a nonverbal basis - for certain genres at least, 'cause then there is room for the visual and other auditory stuff to carry the narrative and convey the message. The sound effects truly impressed me, I am so glad you didn't exaggerate the use of music. The protagonist seemed to experience a sort of - alcohol and isolation induced? - delirium. I felt like it was meant to portray this sense of transcendence, which worked quite well. It felt like a completely unique take on this alter ego concept à la Jekyll and Hyde or The Picture of Dorian Gray, for instance (ok, the connection is rather remote, but still... ) I was so glad the character found a way out of his "damnation". You got me thouroughly hooked - emotionally as well as intellectually. I can't imagine how much time you invested for this, but the result is absolutely worth it! It certainly had an impact on me, a truly unique, personal expérience - I won't forget it. There is certainly so much more to say concerning the excellent cinematography, the psycholgical level, references, how one could interpret the symbols/metaphors etc... But my physical abilities to type seem to decrease - slowly but surely. So, how can I end this mess? Uhm... You seem to be enormously talented and passionate artists - never lose faith (!) in your work! I truly appreciate it!

A lovely movie than doesn’t spoon feed you the message, but asks you to think for yourself. A simple and profound ending. Thank you all.

The meaning is simple. Those who eat pepperoni and anchovy pizza just before bedtime not only get heartburn but discover the intricate knowledge of the intellect and the distinct taste of regurgitated pizza during the night.

For me this means : We always have a choice even if it's sometimes difficult to see, realize and then take action in the direction witch seems to fit.

Tres magnifique! He had a spiritual awakening..... So beautiful

A work of Art along with a profound message. I am overwhelmed by the photography , the special effects

I was pleasantly surprised by this short film. I'm glad I watched it and I now deservedly consider it one of the best short films I've ever seen. This is truly a beautiful story in every sense, and you can see how hard the creators tried on this work. The photorealistic visual style, made with a mixture of computer graphics and puppet animation, as well as a cautionary tale about a priest experiencing a crisis of faith, make this creation admire. There is clearly a lot of talent here ! 😃

This is a beautiful story and the artwork is amazing. Chapeau! ❤

Moral of the story to not drink or smoke anything it will mess you up

I loved it, thank you. I bet no Christian based organization would be happy with this short. There is always the exit option.

wtf happened to the chicken/human hybrid? This was more of a suspense/horror film than a "funny" one

Magnifique, et extrêmement original. Bravissimo.

The church is the house of God and it is a place of worship. He was wrong in his practices. He suffered from a lack of faith, but what he went through in reaction to the lightning strike made him return to his faith in God. A wonderful work of art for a beautiful story.

It shows us how lonely we really are. How we need faith, nature, animals and other people to really function as human beings.

conceptually clever and cleverly executed / animated.

beautiful synergy between different medias - kudos!

This was lovely. I live in a monastery and it made my day. going to bed now.

Weird is the best word l find for this film.

Piękny film. Dziękuję.

I love the detailing.

Bittersweet and satisfying - bravo!

7:03. Damn! Now he is the rooster. Should of saw it coming!

Fabulous, enjoyed that! Thanks!

Inspirating...... thank you so much!

Very compelling. Kept my interest all the way to the end. Funny, poignant, at times breathtaking.

A disturbing Master Piece

Excelente espectacular increíble felicitaciones

14:13 I invite you to view this as a poem. It is a work of creative literature. The priest had lost his faith as we all do at some point in our life. We accompany him on his Dark Night of the Soul! (Written by St. John of the Cross) God sent him a small token of faith and it was enough to spark his blind faith. He could continue life walking in faith.

Isn't wonderful that the lightning 🌩️ which didn't strike him when he was holding sharp sword at a great height from the ground level, strikes him when he stands holding an axe 🪓 on Terra firma?! God and Nature always work in mysterious ways. 😊 His self analysis seems to be long overdue though!!! 😉

Thank you, great video

Great short, well written and edited, and I have heard that French wine can be very strong...hahahahaha

It's okay to feel small and even insignificant in the grand scheme of things. That just means there's more for you to explore and expand upon.

Wonderful piece. Only it's not CG, it's stop-motion which makes it even more incredible!

I think that unless you have had a similar experience, you cannot understand the fear that reigns in a skeptic, and you cannot understand the radical change that takes place in that person next.

This film is pure magic and has convinced me... that there must be a God!

🤩It was an interesting animation. It was a combination of funny😋 and scary ☠scenes.😎

The strangest thing about this vid is the scene where he wakes up by the house and church, I had a dream once and saw that exact same view.

So god comes down as a rooster to get priest off alcohol addiction?! Love the satire 🤩

i dont know what I expected when I clicked on this

A message to all priests and scholars: don't waste you life on a silent idol. Breathe, take your bag and go see the REAL world.

12:42 super glad he came back.

4:24 mm hmm. With you, man. You're still a.priest.

Nice thank you 😊

Wow, wonderful animation! ❤️

A deranged chicken vs a faithless priest....I have no words

The meaning for me is this: Galations 6:3 kjv - For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. The priest was boasting his "worldly" accomplishments in the faith with the titles from popes, materialist things, etc., so much so that he worshiped himself over God (hence the chicken showing the man to change the statue from Jesus to himself) In the end the priest received a bit of wisdom, and knew he had more to learn about God and true faith and understanding prompting him to adventure out to learn more about the teachings from the Word and not from the "World".

Thank-you*

$hit!! That's some strong wine! 🤣.

The visual quality of the models and rendering are really high, it looks almost like it is real live models.

2:29 If that ain't the Man upstairs, telling him to chill, I don't know what is.

Strange.

I śmieszno, i straszno. Barnaba - syn pocieszenia, syn proroctwa. Pocieszony piorunem.😁 🤔 Ksiądz, po swoim nawróceniu (złote piórko w kieszonce koszuli) porzucil kapłanstwo (nie ma koloratki), a może wyruszyl w pieszą pelgrzymkę do Santiago de Compostela? 😁 Twórca filmu przedstwil swoja wizję tego, co po śmierci - piękna. Powrót do początku.

... The Subtitles Were Thoughtful Indeed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🥂🌄8:08

First Love the work you put out thanks have a great weekend

so this is funny? sorry, i don’t get it. seems rather macabre to me. but it’s a really good story and animation. 🌷

At least he didn't have a alter boy mag hidden in his room.

Wow the chicken was made of metal, but exploded into feathers when struck by the lightning. 😅

Wonderfully done! Now he is free to live beyond

He loses one and finds another😊

By the looks of it he lost his faith a long time ago

Super ...

Comme quoi quelques soient nos péchés...dieu est là clémence Un signe 🙏🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

Hahaha... loving it... weird, unpredictable and arty, just as you would expect from the french :)

14:11 He didn't lose his faith, He found the abundant life. I like the theme with his drinking being what strengthens the rooster..who turned out to be Satan. Yikes!!!

I wasn’t sure what this was about? my assumption is a priest in crisis,which would be devastating I’m sure but he test us all.🐓

The rooster and priest was not unlike Scrooge and his ghosts. And then he transformed himself

To a Catholic, the chime of the bell would recall Transubstantiation (conversion the Eucharistic elements into the actual body and blood of Christ). As this priest puts the golden feather into his breast pocket, there is a chime and then his soul is one with the Universe. When his soul returns to his body, it is renewed with wonder and he embarks on a new journey, now with Christ in his breast. Priests are people just like us all. They can be subject to loneliness, self-doubt, shame and the need for reassurance. The rooster was the worst parts of himself, and once it was destroyed he could begin his journey with Christ.

Funny? I found it a bit creepy at times 😱😳

2:39. Well, there is this.

Must have been some good wine that the priest drank! No,non,ha,ha,mon ami.C'est bonne video.

WTF?

Beau travail. Message bienvenu. Le Divin est partout. La foi est une grâce . Les rituels ne sont pas garants de lui apporter Vie.

I guess the movie is about alcoholism 😮

Right off i wonder why a man of God would have a chicken/Roster on the top of what seems to be church but with that would be a barn symbol of such. WHATEVER!

Life is a balance. Extremism is not fruitful. Faith should aid you through life, not be an obstacle to your dreams. To me, I was the other way around. I followed my heart and rejected the message of responsibility and discipline and had an empty hole in my heart. I only existed to please others and my desires. But then I learned how to use my faith to understand myself even more and have a purpose and drive than living solely for my desires.

He walked away from fear, confusion, and ignorance after realizing that the god he used to worship is made up. He is free!!🤗

Was beweist, das man letztlich doch nach einem Beweis im Glauben sucht. Dann kann man es gleich lassen.

Genial

😮rapaz, que viagem....

All a question of whether it were the chicken or the egg . . .

My real rooster who is in my office answered the film rooster at appropriate moments. The message was quite clear to him. Rooster on steeple /spire represented God before Christianity existed.

Awesome.. But no Alkohol is also not a solution....

Uncle was high at all time 😂

13:24 проснулся и 13:49 поверил в петуха, отвернуся от бога и 14:00 ушел из церкви. А Церковь, это дом Исуса Христа.

the priest looks so much like an actor I've seen but I can't remember who 😅

Why subtitles? For every single sound?

what is it about?

Es vueno😮😮😮😮😮😊

Unfortunately it is not CG. The whole film is Stop Motion (wit the exception of the animated sequences) plus cloud tank for dream scenes. Maybe some cleanup and motion blur done in CG but the rest is stop motion.

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I taste discordia in this jaunt through SLACK. To say there is a beginning and an end is to speak of the absurd. Truth is, eternity is eternal. Thus sayeth the sacred tome of Pope Emeritus Pescado del desierto the 23rd and 2/3rds. Cheers to the apocalypse and keep on mutating.

He just left the church because he realised there's a REAL life out there. A bunch of faiths and religions are not the answer. Science is.

6:47 why does the rooster have red ears? Or ears.

.Animation World Stories Channel Movie in Year Tuesday May 23,2023.😐.

The Cockerell is the previous birth of Shahrukh Khan

Please respect!

Well 😏

His alter ego an old cluck of a man 😅😅😅 hey a church that no one goes to yup i would walk too 😂😂😂