Sci-Fi Short Film "Henri" | DUST

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Published 2023-09-27

A derelict spaceship becomes self-aware and builds itself a mechanical body in order to feel alive.

"Henri" by Eli Sasich

Also by Eli Sasich, “ATROPA” the series. Watch it on DUST here: • "Atropa" The Series

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More About "Henri":
HENRi is an epic sci-fi short film starring Keir Dullea (2001: A Space Odyssey) and Margot Kidder (Superman). Hundreds of years in the future, a derelict spaceship - controlled and powered by a human brain - floats aimlessly in the outer reaches of space. Trapped in the cold metal prison of the vessel, the brain begins to experience disjointed images of its former life - images it cannot understand. Becoming increasingly self-aware, and yet unable to move, the brain devises a plan to build itself a mechanical body from parts of the ship. Maybe then it will understand the images it is seeing. Maybe then it will feel alive. Utilizing a mixture of quarter-scale miniatures, in-camera effects, and computer animation, HENRi is a completely unique and visually striking short film.

"Henri" Credits:
Written and Directed by Eli Sasich
Produced by Jefferson Richard
Co-Produced by Domnic Fratto
Music by Kevin Riepl
Cinematography by Tim Angulo
Editing by Eli Sasich
Casting By Catrine McGregor
1st Assistant Director – Daniel Midgley

Nathan Aaron ... associate producer
Michael Becker ... associate producer
Claude Bidal ... associate producer
Robert Bowling ... associate producer
Jeffrey J. Ellen ... associate producer
Phil Ferriere ... associate producer
Kris Gillespie ... associate producer
Gary Greco ... associate producer
Peder Norrby ... associate producer
Jason Poh ... co-producer
Dan Raine ... associate producer
Izak Rappaport ... associate producer
Doug Roos ... associate producer
Chad Jeffrey Russey ... associate producer
Eli Sasich ... executive producer
David Schatanoff Jr. ... associate producer
Steven Schlotterbeck ... associate producer
Karla Shelton ... co-producer
Don R. Thomson ... associate producer
Brian Wright ... executive producer
Emperial Young ... associate producer

Jonathan Hallett ... storyboard artist
Thomas Pringle ... pre-production artist
Craig Sellars ... pre-production artist

Nate Hoffman ... re-recording mixer / sound designer

Randy Cooper ... miniature set/model builder
Clark Schaffer ... special effects

Rob Field ... digital compositor
Matt Hoffman ... visual effects supervisor
Q. Bryce Randle ... visual effects editor
Clark Schaffer ... visual effects supervisor
Chris Wells ... visual effects artist
Jarom Brand ... lead animator / rigging technical director

Alex Lee ... gaffer

Bruce Rabinowitz ... music supervisor

Jeffrey Gold ... special thanks
Joe Vitale Jr. ... special thanks

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All Comments (21)

@elisasich 7 months ago

Hey there – I’m Eli, writer & director of HENRi. We made HENRi over ten years ago with the support of Kickstarter and a small army of very talented people (many of whom are listed in the video description). It was a true passion project, created by blending “old school” practical effects – like quarter scale miniatures and rod puppetry – with newer techniques. I’m super excited to share it with DUST’s amazing audience after our recent sci-fi series ATROPA connected with so many of you a couple years back. Happy to answer questions!
@BudgetFilmmaking 7 months ago

I found this film incredibly moving. I cried when I realized that Henri was all alone and all his friends were long dead. And again when it was revealed who Henri was, who he used to be. Thank you to the makers of this film for sharing this experience with me. It was beautiful.
@dings215 7 months ago

His memories were finally accessed by his life flashing before his eyes. Awesome.
@hilaryc3203 7 months ago

Very fitting and quite splendid to have Keir Dullea be Henri. A wonderful homage to his great role.
@patrickmoody7818 28 days ago

And this is what you get when you make art for art's sake. Not for gross take at the box office or Oscars. Just art. Thank you for this, it was incredibly moving and beautiful.
@tomspoors768 7 months ago

Wow! Kier Dullea of 2001: A Space Odyssey Fame. A good little film. Who needs words...
@gglenn7920 5 months ago

I think HENRi had an epic life. Aside from that, I am gobsmacked with awe.
@ronhanks4610 7 months ago

This was beautifully done, the human spirit is a remarkable thing. Thank you 😊
@coffeecat2812 7 months ago

This, this ripped my heart out and I adore it. Wonderfully done.
@chrisfraser5088 7 months ago

Amazing! Such a great job! Much love to Margot Kidder 😢❤️
@jamesmorgan3032 7 months ago

Initially creepy then evolving into sad. Henri had 2 lifetimes separated by his existence as an AI finally accepting his mortality and choosing to no longer live forever as a disembodied brain. Great storyline.
@Martin3060 7 months ago

After so many months of waiting... A Sci-Fi Short Film on this channel again. I can't believe it. An interesting storyline, great music and a clear message. Well done!
@vmwindustries 6 months ago

Amazing to see Luis Lane from the oringial Superman movies! She was amazing in this, and really brought it to life!
@Morpheus-pt3wq 7 months ago

Amazing story and MUSIC. Music in this one is just perfect.
@JCruzify1 7 months ago

That was amazingly well made. It was nice to see the old practical effects. Not the CGI. You brought it back to life.
@Iskelderon 7 months ago

I loved this movie back in the day, nice to see that it's now available to a wider audience.
@tomgalli1188 7 months ago

Wow. That was powerful, and moving. Not ashamed to admit it brought tears to my eyes!
@nevascurded 28 days ago

Been binging sci-fi shorts for couple days, this is my favorite so far, well done.
@drgeoffangel5422 2 months ago

A magnificent beautiful moving movie, that points out the reason to exist, which is company, without it life alone, is so sad!
@markbeames7852 7 months ago

Beautiful. Asimov, Heinlein and Clark would be very pleased.