Commentary: Seen
This pretty black and white animated short film introduces us to the meeting of two very special lovers.
Indeed, our two lovebirds each have a camera grafted onto their faces.
Through this meeting, you will be able to address the theme of remembrance; "To live is to remember, and to remember is to live. To die is to forget; and to forget is to die." (Samuel Butler). Indeed, our two protagonists begin to photograph their first meeting and we have the impression that, in the same way that this meeting will be the basis of their relationship, these photos will allow them to remember it forever.
You will also be able to tackle a lighter subject, that of the characters of Greek mythology, the famous Cyclops and in particular the best known of them, due to his meeting with Ulysses, Polyphemus.
Of course, it will also be interesting to address the theme of the meeting which is the main subject of the film.
Questions about the film: Seen
Understand the story and themes, express your feelings and develop critical thinking.
1Why are the characters in the film so special?
They have a camera lens instead of eyes.
2What does the film say?
It’s the story of an encounter.
3What do the little white flashes followed by a still image that sometimes appear represent?
A camera flash with the photograph then taken.
4After the shot of second 56, why does the boy's face light up?
Because the clouds are clearing and he will be able to take his friend to observe the stars.
5Why does the film chain together sequences of life, discoveries, and still images of these moments?
To make people understand the importance of memories in life; thus, all these moments frozen by photography will be so many memories which will accompany the protagonists in their future lives. Download in PDF the educational activities of the film 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. Debate around the smartphone (EMC) (Cycle 2 and 3) Educational activities offered by Dgedie of the Juliettes school based on the film Seen. Counting the stars (French) (Cycle 2 and 3) Educational activities offered by Pascale Bani from the blog In class Pascale from the film Seen. Discover other educational sheets created with the support of the Ministry of National Education and the CNC...
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.
Theme
Friendship
Genre & keywords
Comic, photography, meeting
Recommended age
5 years old
Duration
1 min 30 s
Title
Seen
Realization
Katie Sung Lee
Production
Calarts School (California Institute of the Arts) 2014, United States