Films pour enfants

Lost Property

Animated film for children about remembrance

A very poetic metaphor for memory.

Synopsis

Every day, an old lady comes to the lost and found office with a photo of an object. Will she end up finding what she's really looking for?

Lost Property
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Commentary on the film

A very poetic metaphor for memory. Let yourself be lulled by the magnificent music of David Arch. Watch with parents to help children understand this metaphor for memory. The short film “Lost Property” was selected at the Takorama 2020 festival organized by the Films pour enfants association.

Questions about the film

Understand the story and themes, express your feelings and develop critical thinking.

1In your opinion, what is the main theme of the film?
The main theme is memory, memory loss and its possible resurgence.
2How would you summarize the film in one sentence?
An old lady seems to want to find lost objects, but, in reality, she is helping her husband regain the memory he had lost.
3How does the old lady help her husband regain his memory?
She shows him photos of objects that represent moments they experienced together.
4What are these objects?
An umbrella, a key, a goldfish, a watch, a carnivorous plant, a telephone, a boat in a bottle, a teddy bear, a violin, an engagement ring.
5What is the object that will allow her husband to regain his memory?
The engagement ring.
6Debate / Open question
Have you ever remembered a moment that you had forgotten thanks to a photo or something else?

Download the film's educational activities as a PDF

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.

▸ Putting your memory to the test (English) (ages 6 to 11)
Educational activities proposed by Bruce Demaugé-Bost based on the film Lost Property.
▸ Write a little book (English) (ages 6 to 11)
Educational activities proposed by Bruce Demaugé-Bost based on the film Lost Property.
▸ Thematic course
Thematic course created by Jean-Louis Jouanneaud based on 4 films including Lost Property.

Interviews

TitleLost Property

ThemeMemory

Genre & keywordsMemory, Narrative, Friendship, Nostalgia, Memory, Memories

Recommended age7 years old

Duration6 min 13 s

DirectorAsa Lucander

Year of production2014

Country of productionUnited Kingdom

MusicDavid Arch, Onemore Music Company

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