I’ve now finished a new 15-minute cinematic film about the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD. Arminius, Varus, and the moment Rome lost three legions in the forests of Germania. With this one, I wanted to make it feel less like a standard history explainer and more like a dark historical war film: occupation, betrayal, fathers and sons, and a Roman army slowly realizing the forest has become a trap. I’d really appreciate honest criticism on the pacing, visuals, sound design, and whether the story is easy to follow. All of this took around 60 hours to make. I’m also curious about the final battle sequence. Do you think it crosses the line for YouTube, or does it feel like an acceptable level of violence for a historical war film? Full film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7cLQlbCkzg If you enjoy it, a comment on YouTube would honestly help a lot. And if something feels weak, confusing, or overdone, I’d rather hear that too. submitted by /u/theodore_70
Originally posted by u/theodore_70 on r/ArtificialInteligence