Nati
by Daniel Chisholm
Nati the 90-year-old Italian, takes a cutting from an old olive tree to make a new plant. As he works, he reflects on his life.
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One is as old as he thinks. We shall learn frm Nati, the short film has so many messages for the living being. Just loved it.
Love it when he starts up the chainsaw! Good job brother.
great! health is most important than anything else, enjoy what we have and stop complaining!
A wise Italian villager philosophy that has been beautifully & expertly crafted
Excellent film showing what live is about in just 90 seconds!
Well done!
Great film about a beautiful old am
What a beautiful film!
… great impression in only 90 seconds! Fantastic!
It’s not over till the fat lady sings – or the last tree planted! Despite his age, still giving and nurturing when he could be enjoying a well-earned rest, contemplating a life lived. Well done, Daniel!
I’m very impressed! I just came back from Luguria last night were I sampled the feeling of life in this region and saw Nati face-to-face. This film shows much more than an authentic old man and the way to plant a new olive tree. It shows the way to live a frugal life!
wonderfull message,beautifull pictures
a really excellent film
A Message of hope
These 90 seconds make you thinking for hours. And longer.
Wow, impressing. It makes me wish to be as wise and agile when I am 90 years old myself!
Well done Daniel and the best of British(including Scotland)luck
A sweet film which makes you pause and take stock. Well done Mr Chisholm.
A sensitive portrait of this down-to-earth living, impressive old man. Photographed near, but with the essential distance to be worthy of his wisdom.
This is a beautiful little film of a simple and rewarding life. Well done Daniel.
Being 86 myself I admire the determination of the elderly peasant Wish I had it.
The director deftly provides penetrating insight to humanity and reveals the simplicity and beauty of life.
Compliment! How simple life can be!
In the Mediterranean history the olive tree is a symbol for peace: the olive oil was used for the lamps for the Gods. May this movie remind us what are we human beings up to in life.
Touching. Can sense the earth dust while watching. Brings back my memories to grandfathers. Great job, Daniel.
“What an incredible man Nati is . Health and contentment that`s all one wants! Well done Daniel
Sehr einfühlsamer Film über diesen ligurischen Bauern.
Nice, simple little story. Well done !!
Go forth, the mass is ended! Keep going Dani,I like it.
Complimenti Mr. Chisholm,
a great film, 90 seconds make you think about life and wise old Nati shows us how to do. We love him.
Bravo, Daniel! I remember you as a young person in Moscow… Now you are a real Master – I deeply moved how you managed to tell the truth about life in 90 seconds, with simply words but great thoughts are so evident behind.
Monika and Mr Chisholm, I could imagine how you might be proud – congratulations!
Nati sei il numero 1!
Bel video!!!
the love and pride displayed by Nati in propagating and nurturing his new olive tree which he will not see grow to maturity is a very poetical reminder that nature will go on and be kind to us if only we respect and tend it. The simplicity and authenticity of this film shows how well atuned it is with the message of hope it conveys.
A most uplifting piece of filming craftsmanship! Well done Daniel! Such a clear message comes through in such a short time: the relentless strength of the human spirit that shines all the way to the twilight days of dear Nati who is a wonderful inspiration to us all. I keep wanting to hit ‘replay’!
Human beings and trees are all part of the circle of life, well illustrated. Well done Daniel.
Beautiful film, brilliantly made. Love the final shot in particular.
that film toeches me deep inside-wonderful!
that fim touched me deep inside- wonderful!
Einen Moment im Leben eines alten 91-Jährigen Mannes, der noch eine Zukunftsvision hat… Einen Olivenbaum pflanzen, der erst tragen wird, wenn er nicht mehr von dieser Welt ist… Das ist Optimismus!
Ein schöner, eindrucksvoller Film.
Dear Daniel
This is an exelente director job you did. I am deaply impresed.
Very thoughtful and impressive illustration! It inspires to think about what really counts!
Frame perfect sir. 90 seconds well spent.
A fantastic advert for old age and not growing old too soon!
An impressing spot and very authentic! Perhaps we will meet in italy next time while I am there!
This is a truly beautiful film on so many levels
Veramente bellissimo! This is a truly beautiful film on so many levels
The spirit of an inspired old man captured with insight into his way of life. Was it really only 90 seconds?
He is a 91 year old athlete! Hats off!
A very thought provoking film about an old man who is very contented with his simple way of life. Excellent film showing his work routine and a memorable closing.
A very moving short film that captures the essence of the meaning of life for Nati. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Complimenti a Daniel e … a NATI
Bellissimo
Grande Nati!!!! 91 anni e non sentirli…. uguale a trent’anni fa. COMPLIMENTI !!!!
Nati ceppo secolare come l’ulivo !!!!
Nice Cut … Good Message !
Bello!!!! Complimenti al regista e ovviamente a Nati!! #1
Nati in his 90’s is planting a new olive tree that will not bear fruit for the next 15 years. He is not working for his own advantage, I guess. This is a great lesson. Thank you, Nati!
Dear Daniel,
thank you for this short but wonderful hymn of life.
Made me feel great and recall my grandpa.
Hope your next movie will be at least 90 minutes long – yet as sincere, real and down to earth as this 90 seconds long “Nati”.
Good luck!
Oliven und Ligurien,authentischer kann man es in 90 Sekunden nicht darstellen,exzellent!
brimming with personality.
Ein wirklich gelungener Film,der in Kürze so viel ausdrückt über Nati und sein Leben!
Wisdom, peace, hope – all in 90 seconds -lovely
There are so many messages in this very short film – a lesson to all of us to be content with our lot – to do what we can do with the health that is given to us without complaining & to renew life (by planting trees for example)for future générations. Well done Daniel. I wish you luck!
E un film e un uomo molto simpatico e autentico! Lui e veramente un “figlio” del sua paese.
A strong reminder to us all that contentment is a state of mind.
Thank you everyone for taking the time to watch and for your kind comments! I am really touched by this great feedback! Thank you!
Lieber Daniel,
hier hast Du in einem eindruckenden Kurzfilm gezeigt, dass ein alter Bauer es versteht, mit einfachen Mittelt einen neuen Olivenbaum zum Leben zu verhelfen.
Jan
There’s a man who knows what he’s doing.
Fantastic! Great, inspiring film that anyone can take the time to watch. Sage advice from Nati. Thank you for sharing!
I really like the simple, direct way of filming, that gives a real feeling for Nati’s hard physical work but also makes the film seem like an intimate conversation.
Great film. What is this gentleman’s whole name?