Commentary: Buildings
A very nice short film for children. The personification of buildings makes it possible to approach with children, in a metaphorical and original way, the theme of difference and exclusion.
Questions about the film: Buildings
Understand the story and themes, express your feelings and develop critical thinking.
1“Our collective wealth is made up of our diversity. The “other, individual or society, is precious to us to the extent that he is dissimilar to us” Albert Jacquard, In Praise of Difference (1978) 1 What do you think the film is about? Friendship, mutual aid, contempt, natural disaster, solitude...
2 How would you define the attitude of the large building at the beginning of the film?
2How do the small houses feel about the large building at the beginning of the film? The small houses are scared by the big building.
4 At night, why don't houses like the big building?
3What is the turning point of the film? During the storm, the large building decides to help the small houses in distress.
6 Why does the big building help the rest of the city?
Download the film's educational activities in PDF
Created with the support of the Ministry of National Education and the CNC.
Watching the film with the family, educational activities with parents at home and with teachers in class.
▸ Thematic courseThematic course created by Marie-Jo Lantam Ninsao based on 4 films including Buildings.
Title
Buildings
Theme
Civic education
Genre & keywords
Moral Education, Narrative, Friendship, Building, Rain
Recommended age
3 years old
Duration
5 min
Country of production
Japan
