A very funny short film about appearances, a short story about the feelings we show or hide.
The opportunity to present expressions about deceptive appearances.
“The clothes do not make the monk. »
“Demissos animo et tacitos- vitare memento,
Quod flumen tacitum est forsan latet altius unda. »
“Avoid sneaky and taciturn people, because the quieter a river is, the deeper the water is. »
From Book IV of the Distichs of Cato, 8th century.
The short film “Appearance and Reality” was selected at the Takorama 2020 festival organized by the Films pour enfants association.
Understand the story and themes, express your feelings and develop critical thinking.
1From second 32, we see a dog on the screen. Why is he the same at the top and the bottom?
Because the dog does not hide his feelings, he clearly shows us his state of mind.
2Around second 0:52, a child plays with butterfly; he doesn't seem to be hiding his feelings either, he is drawn the same way in black and white and in color. Why do you think?
We imagine that the child is very young and does not mask his emotions.
3Do you have an example where children, however, can mask their emotions?
For example, sometimes when a child falls, even though they are in pain, they may pretend not to be in pain out of pride.
4Do you have an example where children, however, can mask their emotions?
For example, sometimes when a child falls, even though they are in pain, they may pretend not to be in pain out of pride.
5Around second 55, the main character meets another adult. What do you notice about him?
It seems to be a bit of the opposite of our protagonist, this new character shows joy even though he looks very unhappy.
6Then comes a long discussion between the two men; what does this mean to you?
A discussion during which people mask their emotions too much prevents good communication between people (The Rooster and the Fox, fifteenth fable of Book II by Jean de La Fontaine).
7And you, do you sometimes hide your true feelings?
Open question/debate
Created with the support of the French Ministry of Education and the French National Center for Cinema and Animated Images (CNC).
Watching the film with the family, educational activities with parents at home and with teachers in class.
