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Jemmz · Council Member Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 21154

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"Silent Night" 12-12-2012
December 2012 Contest Submission. On Christmas Eve, 1914, the French, German, and British soldiers laid down their weapons to fraternise with the enemy in what became one of the most incredible events in history.
Fandom: Joyeux Noël
Song: Silent Night by Sinead O Connor
Vidder: Jemmz
Length: 2:36 (78.9 WMV)

Link(s): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiFBoTpsCyE&feature=youtu.be

Brooke · Expert Vidder Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 24129

This was such a great movie and story. I thought you did it justice. The vid was just breathtaking.

Jemmz · Council Member Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 21154

Thanks Brooke!!

It really is an amazing movie, I'm so glad you thought I did it justice!!

PsychoCynic · Expert Vidder Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 1795

I never heard or watched this movie, but it definitely seems like something I would enjoy.

This was a really touching vid, Jemma. Incredibly bittersweet, more so because this movie was based on a real-life event (at least, that's what my 8th grade history teacher said happened). I just loved your scene selections toward the end; even though I didn't know the movie/characters, I found myself tearing up.

One scene that really got to me was the first "sleep in heavenly peace" with the dead soldiers. Another was seeing the enemy soldiers converse and play football (should I not be saying that because I'm American; I feel like Ross Gellar, lol) and genuinely enjoy each other's company! And then that shot of Diane Kruger (I don't know who she was supposed to be playing, but considering she's a German actress, I'm going to assume she was a German character) and the man in bed (possibly someone on the enemy's side), glazing up at the stars through the open roof and spotting the crucifix (of hope, of peace), only to be paralleled with those crosses in the cemetery ground ... OUCH, a billion OUCHES.

This definitely hit me in the Christmas feels, remembering that it's a time to put to bed any grievances and embrace the good in humanity! A certainly worthy submission to LVI's December contest. Best of luck, sweetie!
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Jemmz · Council Member Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 21154

Oh such a lovely comment!! Thank you Maria!!

I always cry when I watch this movie. It is so wonderfully bittersweet. You must watch it!! I bet you will love it. I'm so glad you liked my vid

(btw, I shall imagine you saying 'football' in that way that Ross does LOL). Yes Diane played a German singer who (amazingly) snuck into the trenches during the truce with her husband. I'm glad you liked that bit too

You got the theme of the vid exactly, I'm glad it gave you Christmassy feels, lol! Thank you so much xxx

Im1oftheOceanic6 · Expert Vidder Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 3705

Lovely vid, Jemma! History was my favorite subject (and major) in college and I remember learning about this. I changed my major for my next degree, but your vid reminds me all over again why I love history so much. Wonderful job!

Uruviel · Council Member Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 21849

Wow, that was gorgeous, Jemma. I don't remember learning about this event, so your vid gave me a history lesson! Great work!

Jemmz · Council Member Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 21154

Thank you Macaila and Heather! Glad you liked the vid, this is one of my favourite events in history

KajaM · Expert Vidder Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 10438

I can't believe I still haven't seen this film - especially since this seems to be a partly German production.
That was really beautiful and bittersweet, Jemma! That last scene with the graves left me with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. So sad!

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Jemmz · Council Member Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 21154

You should see it, it's one of my favourites!!! It's a French film but it is a collaboration between all three, and I like how it doesn't matter which country you're from since the film is in French, English and German and you can have subtitles for any one you don't understand

So glad you liked it! Thanks for your comment

eloramoon · Council Member Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 9077

That was really beautiful, Jemma! I remember learning about that in history, but I didn't know about the movie. Will definitely check it out! You did an amazing job with this. So touching!

Jemmz · Council Member Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 21154

Thanks Julia! Yay definitely check it out!

emmasholi · Council Member Joined: 02 Mar 2008 Posts: 15576

Wow, what a stunning and touching video, Jemma!

Gorgeous! I haven't seen the film yet, but I recorded it when it was on tv the other day after I saw you were praising it. Can't wait to watch it now!

Jemmz · Council Member Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 21154

Thanks Emma! Yay glad you recorded it! Enjoy!

HobbitRockGod · Expert Vidder Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 16336

Beautiful vid, Jemma! So sweet and lovely!