Ahoj, Foolercze. There have been requests to translate "Maneesh" into several languages but we haven't had time. If you or anyone else would like to go ahead, you have my blessings.
I like to think though that all of the films I write/direct can be understood by watching people's physical behavior.
Great short film, but I wanted to smack some sense into Maneesh for running away from a beautiful woman who obviously loves him out of fear of the unknown. Very sad how often this happens in real life =T_T=
Hey, Maleesh, her friends are just treating you as one of them. They seem to act that informal way with everyone. The difference and non aproval is in your head only. The lack of confidence is a problem you have to solve. IMHO. Good video, guys.
@TheEL337dude The music was sung by the women in the yoga room and led by Travis, an actual Yoga teacher in West Los Angeles. Travis is not an actor and not at all Hollywood but I'm sure he'd be flattered by any compliments you'd like to pass along. He's a really beautiful singer and harmonium player.
@TheEL337dude The chant has three words "Radhe Radhe Shyam". Its sung in a lot of variations. You can just youtube the three words and you can find a lot of video regarding the song.
After viewing some of your other films, I kept waiting for the punchline on this, which I think made it even more poignant when there wasn't one. I had to rewatch it two or three times in various new perspectives. Really love the choice of music for the stair climb, it creates a very specific, interesting mood.
@Lizbeast Thanks, Liz! Glad you weren't disappointed in the lack of a punchline. We'll be releases these every now and then, less overtly comedic films, and it's good to read positive responses like yours and the others because it tells me that the audience does exist for a little bit of tonal variety.
[continued] At the entrance "I don't want to be part of this", that alienation, otherness. Maneesh doesn't realise that life doesn't have to be difficult, the gate is actually open.
The yoga class in the sports centre is her culture embracing his culture, but he doesn't understand this.
He hurries past the yoga class to take the more difficult route, the uphill staircase, out of the place where her world meets his.
He may never realise that he's giving up love for cultural differences.
@GeniusSparrow & @ksblah2580 Thanks for the comments. I don't like to give a yes or no answer to any responses but it is gratifying to know that so much of what we were intending is coming through. Not only that, but that fans are finding room for their own interpretation.
@GeniusSparrow That's a great explanation. But just because he's a different colour (not calling you a racist, just saying don't be fooled) doesn't mean it's a cultural difference. I see this occurring quite a lot simply in social situation. Most couples aren't in the same group of friends, that makes it difficult when the relationship ends. But I think Maneesh doesn't find a way to fit himself into her circle of friends. None the less, great lil film! :)
@HolyCrapDudeXD True, cultural differences aren't only about ethnicity, and in this case his "otherness" is also about his disability, his clothing, his state of mind, his height relative to the inches guys and so on. But I'm sure that ethnic background is meant to be part of the story - his bame as the title of the film, the inch-boys' difficulty remembering how to pronounce his name, and the yoga class all suggest this.
An unequal relationship by society's standards, she's an almost-perfect girl, with her own issues. Not obvious when she's arranging the trip to Big Bear, clear when he disappoints her. Her acne, not visible when she's made-up, visible when she's been in the pool.
She adores him, wants him to be the best man he can be (the hair scene, where he looks gorgeous).
He doesn't know how to feel her love, and return it, because of his own issues. [More to say but little YT space.]
At the end when he's climbing the steps, I'm thinking he was contemplating suicide and it's left up to the audience to whether he does or not.
I have had moments in my life like this when I was with a girl I was really into but her friends were bitches or douches and my choice was either to let her go or turn her against her friends. It was a lose/lose situation and I think that was where he was at.
That said, I have to say what hasn't been said yet: Forever Alone.
I over think everything so I didn't think I understood. What I FELT was dead on...exclusion, insecurity, adoration, seclusion and finally, loss. The contrasts in the final cuts were heartbreaking. Well done.
Not bad at all quick simple but a deep story and I'm sure a lot of people can relate to Maneesh. For those that don't understand, he is escaping from life. The girl see pass his looks and he's awkwardness, but for people like him is hard to be social and that's what he couldn't handle. I don't think it she was the problem the issue was with her friends he just didn't feel like he would fit in and there for that stress him out.... at least that's what it seem to me. Great job guys keep it up
Maneesh was afraid of life, and looked to escape, and eventually life also gave up on him; now all that is left for him is an escape route which is an uphill journey, carrying memories and regrets, wearing him down.
He chickened out and sought "comfort" (that is, less pain) by choosing to be alone instead of being confronted by is self-perceived awkwardness, misanthropism and physical ineptitude. Seems like all the negativity he carries was interrupted in the moments he shared alone with his gal, but the outside world brought the dark clouds again: her friends and her active social life diminish him as a man and make him wish he was someone else in some other place.
You're picking up a lot of what we were intending with the story and characterizations and that makes me really glad. You can find out more in the director's commentary on zooochosis com where I talk a bit about the subjects you're raising, like the estrangement Maneesh feels and the alienation.
Thanks for watching. Every now and then Zoochosis will be releasing some of these slower films.
Personally, I think even though he WAS what she wanted, he just couldn't trust it. Or as BIGBROTHERiswatchinU put it, he couldn't relate to her and her wold. Wow, what a well done little tragedy.
so, he left her, because she was too good for him and she hang out with lots of ripped dudes and that makes maneesh feels like he was not good enuf fo her?
@iwantcoolname , No, I think he does not feel comfortable in the world she lives in. I can relate to him a bit. Have you ever been really into a girl but not been able to stand being around her friends or family? He is struggling with the fact that he loves her, but he hates most of what she does and her friends. The ending is sad though, mostly because you could tell he really loves her but he is leaving anyway.
Damn, this really needs more views. The acting was superb, and I identified with Maneesh pretty strongly. Too bad I'm not bright enough to really understand the ending. I think it's like, he is trying to escape the relationship due to his fear of life, and the scenes in between were like how great his life could be if he got over his fears?
@HyruleanHero1988 i think the ending is his way out of life. I'm not sure because i think this short film thing has allot of hidden messages but I think it's like a stairway to heaven?
@HyruleanHero1988 here's how i interpreted it: teacher and student fall in love, she wants to continue their relationship but he wants to end it because he knows that she would be better off without him. It pains him greatly to abandon her, but he knows that it's best for her. He wanted to return the hat she made him. The scenes were flashbacks, memories of what he must give up on.
@kitsurubami I didn't see any evidence that they were ever actually together. It looked like he was aborting the relationship without ever starting it, because he was too scared to put himself out there. I think the "flashbacks" were really a view into the wonderful life he could have had, had he overcome his fears and went for it. Notice his appearance over all is cleaned up, they get a place together, she looks much happier and prettier, life over all just seems better.
This may sound dumb but what is this about?
Thirtiesguy 2 weeks ago
the song lyrics r in hindi
"radhe radhe shyam bolo radhe radhe"
it means "say radhe shyam" which is some hindu's god i think
syedhateem 3 weeks ago
i'm so confused..
SnappeDatChew 1 month ago in playlist More videos from ZoochosisCom
Is that guy Slyfox?
Glassgow97 2 months ago
This is really good!!!
Keep going!!
jack810126 3 months ago in playlist 更多由ZoochosisCom提供的影片
I really see myself in Maneesh...
irlrp 4 months ago
moreeeee
Un5een 4 months ago in playlist Videos from ZoochosisCom
anyway.... Thanks, Smokey!
dareSh0 4 months ago
PScott, this was awesome, love and respect for your team from Pakistan!
harrisbinkhurram 4 months ago
@harrisbinkhurram :) Thank you!
ZoochosisCom 4 months ago
Please could you add czech subtitles?
Foolercze 4 months ago 5
Ahoj, Foolercze. There have been requests to translate "Maneesh" into several languages but we haven't had time. If you or anyone else would like to go ahead, you have my blessings.
I like to think though that all of the films I write/direct can be understood by watching people's physical behavior.
At least, that is a goal.
Anyway, thanks for commenting--
Patrick
ZoochosisCom 4 months ago
@ZoochosisCom yeah can see the message in the acting/directing, again thumbs up on your talent
Elieja101 3 months ago
sumwat a schizoid type of personality. am i ryt??
maixsoy2 4 months ago
Great short film, but I wanted to smack some sense into Maneesh for running away from a beautiful woman who obviously loves him out of fear of the unknown. Very sad how often this happens in real life =T_T=
Laughncat01 4 months ago in playlist More videos from ZoochosisCom
This is unexpectedly beautiful
MrNigeltree 4 months ago
i literaly wanna go cut myself now
Kyzabear1995 5 months ago in playlist More videos from ZoochosisCom
lyrics are rate rate rateeeee rate rateeee
igsyst 5 months ago
Beautiful film showing how fear can destroy the potential for happiness. Hope to see more like it.
Dafttar 5 months ago 2
i need subtitles!
rudine23 5 months ago
He tried jumping the entrance and he hit his leg. I assume that's why he is limping
ShoopaDaWoopa1 5 months ago
I cried at the end.
DeathMast0r 5 months ago
Hey, Maleesh, her friends are just treating you as one of them. They seem to act that informal way with everyone. The difference and non aproval is in your head only. The lack of confidence is a problem you have to solve. IMHO. Good video, guys.
Wolfstep1600 5 months ago
seriosuly what the frig? so many unanswered questions
kingpolaris 5 months ago
She was pregnant and he didnt like her cat Jesus.
rubiconramblers 5 months ago
Indian Dan Bejar!
realfreakaynaughtay 5 months ago
no entendi nada u.u
srtanikole 5 months ago
what's that chanting song? or at least give the lyrics
TheEL337dude 5 months ago 2
@TheEL337dude The music was sung by the women in the yoga room and led by Travis, an actual Yoga teacher in West Los Angeles. Travis is not an actor and not at all Hollywood but I'm sure he'd be flattered by any compliments you'd like to pass along. He's a really beautiful singer and harmonium player.
ZoochosisCom 5 months ago
@TheEL337dude The chant has three words "Radhe Radhe Shyam". Its sung in a lot of variations. You can just youtube the three words and you can find a lot of video regarding the song.
dashkad 4 months ago
After viewing some of your other films, I kept waiting for the punchline on this, which I think made it even more poignant when there wasn't one. I had to rewatch it two or three times in various new perspectives. Really love the choice of music for the stair climb, it creates a very specific, interesting mood.
Lizbeast 5 months ago 3
@Lizbeast Thanks, Liz! Glad you weren't disappointed in the lack of a punchline. We'll be releases these every now and then, less overtly comedic films, and it's good to read positive responses like yours and the others because it tells me that the audience does exist for a little bit of tonal variety.
ZoochosisCom 5 months ago
Very nice!
buzzerfly 5 months ago
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MichaelServos 5 months ago
that made me sad :(
MrBignick214 5 months ago
@MrBignick214 that made me sad because I realize now I have just lost 10 minutes of my life...
ffuriati 5 months ago
[continued] Oh and the cat? She loves him, though he's also furry and can't swim.
GeniusSparrow 5 months ago
[continued] At the entrance "I don't want to be part of this", that alienation, otherness. Maneesh doesn't realise that life doesn't have to be difficult, the gate is actually open.
The yoga class in the sports centre is her culture embracing his culture, but he doesn't understand this.
He hurries past the yoga class to take the more difficult route, the uphill staircase, out of the place where her world meets his.
He may never realise that he's giving up love for cultural differences.
GeniusSparrow 5 months ago 16
@GeniusSparrow & @ksblah2580 Thanks for the comments. I don't like to give a yes or no answer to any responses but it is gratifying to know that so much of what we were intending is coming through. Not only that, but that fans are finding room for their own interpretation.
ZoochosisCom 5 months ago 3
@GeniusSparrow That's a great explanation. But just because he's a different colour (not calling you a racist, just saying don't be fooled) doesn't mean it's a cultural difference. I see this occurring quite a lot simply in social situation. Most couples aren't in the same group of friends, that makes it difficult when the relationship ends. But I think Maneesh doesn't find a way to fit himself into her circle of friends. None the less, great lil film! :)
HolyCrapDudeXD 5 months ago
@HolyCrapDudeXD True, cultural differences aren't only about ethnicity, and in this case his "otherness" is also about his disability, his clothing, his state of mind, his height relative to the inches guys and so on. But I'm sure that ethnic background is meant to be part of the story - his bame as the title of the film, the inch-boys' difficulty remembering how to pronounce his name, and the yoga class all suggest this.
It's a captivating story of self-sabotaging love.
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GeniusSparrow 5 months ago
Beautiful film.
An unequal relationship by society's standards, she's an almost-perfect girl, with her own issues. Not obvious when she's arranging the trip to Big Bear, clear when he disappoints her. Her acne, not visible when she's made-up, visible when she's been in the pool.
She adores him, wants him to be the best man he can be (the hair scene, where he looks gorgeous).
He doesn't know how to feel her love, and return it, because of his own issues. [More to say but little YT space.]
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At the end when he's climbing the steps, I'm thinking he was contemplating suicide and it's left up to the audience to whether he does or not.
I have had moments in my life like this when I was with a girl I was really into but her friends were bitches or douches and my choice was either to let her go or turn her against her friends. It was a lose/lose situation and I think that was where he was at.
That said, I have to say what hasn't been said yet: Forever Alone.
ksblah2580 5 months ago
he is a cat?
thrdreambuilder 5 months ago
he had a raging boner and walked with a limp because of it
dondr267 5 months ago
I never expected this, and I love it.
xtremegt2 5 months ago
I over think everything so I didn't think I understood. What I FELT was dead on...exclusion, insecurity, adoration, seclusion and finally, loss. The contrasts in the final cuts were heartbreaking. Well done.
mystik33 5 months ago
I don't get this.
asq738 5 months ago
he was a terrorist who was supposed to bomb that building but couldnt find the detonator. he seemed nervous the whole time. ya
youlose830 5 months ago
Not bad at all quick simple but a deep story and I'm sure a lot of people can relate to Maneesh. For those that don't understand, he is escaping from life. The girl see pass his looks and he's awkwardness, but for people like him is hard to be social and that's what he couldn't handle. I don't think it she was the problem the issue was with her friends he just didn't feel like he would fit in and there for that stress him out.... at least that's what it seem to me. Great job guys keep it up
vcdrny 5 months ago 10
Hes insecure about his prosthetic leg and it is effecting his social life in a negative way. Its about insecurities.
villest1 5 months ago in playlist More videos from ZoochosisCom
Oh insecurity. How well your own problems can destroy others' lives.
Sarstan 5 months ago
Or maybe he was just trying to save her from a cult.
nikker1985 5 months ago 3
@nikker1985 Hahahahah
ZoochosisCom 5 months ago
He wanted to sneek in.
He tried to give her the hat thingy.
When he told her he is not coming to Big Bear she called herself stupid and then thought maybe he is cheating.
He sais who would have me...and then when she pills the orange he tells her she is stronger than him.
She then sees him putting that hat thingy in her bag and gets dissapointed.
He then leaves.
Why did he sneek in if he could just enter? Why did he try to sleep her the hat thingy? It is apparent that he has confidence issues
nikker1985 5 months ago
He is the cat! Am I right?
madstevecz 5 months ago
Maneesh was afraid of life, and looked to escape, and eventually life also gave up on him; now all that is left for him is an escape route which is an uphill journey, carrying memories and regrets, wearing him down.
srclog123 5 months ago 4
i don't get it...
eerereps 5 months ago
whats the song the guy was playing with that accordion?
TheEL337dude 5 months ago
the name of your character is '8 inches'.
really?
Yup.
>.> <.< okay
coolgai5 5 months ago in playlist More videos from ZoochosisCom
It's basically a story of an individyal lost in a world of awkward physicallity and uncomfortable relations.
Sniffer194 5 months ago in playlist Więcej filmów od użytkownika ZoochosisCom
This is really good, thx for sharing.
phlexxo 5 months ago
wtf is this shit
Stealthmatty 5 months ago
He chickened out and sought "comfort" (that is, less pain) by choosing to be alone instead of being confronted by is self-perceived awkwardness, misanthropism and physical ineptitude. Seems like all the negativity he carries was interrupted in the moments he shared alone with his gal, but the outside world brought the dark clouds again: her friends and her active social life diminish him as a man and make him wish he was someone else in some other place.
bittercottoncandy 5 months ago 2
Been there too many times... I know exactly how he feels. great video
NorCalCummins 5 months ago in playlist More videos from ZoochosisCom
Uhhhhh.....what did I just watch? I don't get it.
turbohusque 5 months ago
He's gay?
TheSilverFenrir 5 months ago
That was sad
SonicJJ 5 months ago
Thanks for the thoughtful responses. Especially
Hyrulean, BIGBROTHER and MUSIKIll.
You're picking up a lot of what we were intending with the story and characterizations and that makes me really glad. You can find out more in the director's commentary on zooochosis com where I talk a bit about the subjects you're raising, like the estrangement Maneesh feels and the alienation.
Thanks for watching. Every now and then Zoochosis will be releasing some of these slower films.
}:>
PScott
HeyPScott 5 months ago
Personally, I think even though he WAS what she wanted, he just couldn't trust it. Or as BIGBROTHERiswatchinU put it, he couldn't relate to her and her wold. Wow, what a well done little tragedy.
musikilll 5 months ago in playlist More videos from ZoochosisCom 2
@musikilll
}:>
HeyPScott 5 months ago
would like to understand the message, but did not.
karkluvalks 5 months ago
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
TheDinkyTV 5 months ago
Damn Scott don't have other work? you are very very bad (killing you!)
kaassbeel 5 months ago
i dont think this is supposed to mean anything.
robjla1 5 months ago
so, he left her, because she was too good for him and she hang out with lots of ripped dudes and that makes maneesh feels like he was not good enuf fo her?
Poneivanfa 5 months ago in playlist Mais vídeos de ZoochosisCom
what camera/lens combo are you using o film this?
wwotin 5 months ago
I didn't rate it because I don't understand it.
PsyK0m0nk3y 5 months ago
I didn't rate it because I don't understand it.
PsyK0m0nk3y 5 months ago
so was he gay or what?
iwantcoolname 5 months ago
@iwantcoolname , No, I think he does not feel comfortable in the world she lives in. I can relate to him a bit. Have you ever been really into a girl but not been able to stand being around her friends or family? He is struggling with the fact that he loves her, but he hates most of what she does and her friends. The ending is sad though, mostly because you could tell he really loves her but he is leaving anyway.
BIGBROTHERiswatchinU 5 months ago in playlist More videos from ZoochosisCom 5
duuude! She may have been a Water Polo Viking but she was totally DTF for that curry sauwce!!!!
jopojopo1 5 months ago
Man, that just got me really depressed, well, gonna go watch 'thanks, smokey.' to get over it.
ItsCreatee 5 months ago 7
Damn, this really needs more views. The acting was superb, and I identified with Maneesh pretty strongly. Too bad I'm not bright enough to really understand the ending. I think it's like, he is trying to escape the relationship due to his fear of life, and the scenes in between were like how great his life could be if he got over his fears?
HyruleanHero1988 5 months ago 51
@HyruleanHero1988 i think the ending is his way out of life. I'm not sure because i think this short film thing has allot of hidden messages but I think it's like a stairway to heaven?
mantosnikas 5 months ago
@HyruleanHero1988
}:>
HeyPScott 5 months ago
@HyruleanHero1988 here's how i interpreted it: teacher and student fall in love, she wants to continue their relationship but he wants to end it because he knows that she would be better off without him. It pains him greatly to abandon her, but he knows that it's best for her. He wanted to return the hat she made him. The scenes were flashbacks, memories of what he must give up on.
kitsurubami 5 months ago
@kitsurubami I didn't see any evidence that they were ever actually together. It looked like he was aborting the relationship without ever starting it, because he was too scared to put himself out there. I think the "flashbacks" were really a view into the wonderful life he could have had, had he overcome his fears and went for it. Notice his appearance over all is cleaned up, they get a place together, she looks much happier and prettier, life over all just seems better.
HyruleanHero1988 5 months ago
@HyruleanHero1988 I don't feel like, had this been his current existence, he would have willingly left it.
HyruleanHero1988 5 months ago
@HyruleanHero1988 i have since watched the directors commentary and it was as i said.
kitsurubami 5 months ago
I am so confused why this is a comedy or its about why break ups are good or like reasons.... this is good but the description is horrible
cookiebox339 5 months ago
I get it. He was allergic to her cat.!
Howlnwoof 5 months ago in playlist More videos from ZoochosisCom 63
@Howlnwoof really? he was?
cookiebox339 5 months ago
@Howlnwoof huh?! LOL
PsychOMoE88 5 months ago
i don't understand.
fishgoh0nk 6 months ago
nice !
Love all 3 videos you uploaded :D
EinamUzKampo 6 months ago
A bit long, but still fun to watch ;)
Anestheticum 6 months ago