A funny cartoon about excessive phone use and its impact on the relationship between two sisters. To laugh with children about real-life situations but also to make adults think about the omnipresence of new means of communication and the nuisance caused by excessive use of the telephone.
A “Saturnian” bath. A very pretty metaphor for the sadness of the little girl whose tears flood the apartment.
Understand the story and themes, express your feelings and develop critical thinking.
1In what circumstances do the two characters meet?
The little sister comes to visit her big sister and has brought a gift for the occasion.
2How do the expressions on the faces of the two characters evolve?
For the little sister: joy, surprise, disappointment, hope, disappointment, weariness, sadness, feeling of abandonment, comfort. For the big sister: surprise, joy, attention, surprise, fun, listening and concentration (on another person), care (towards the little one), surprise.
3What efforts does the character make to attract the attention of his big sister?
She moves several times on his way presenting her gift, running after him around the apartment.
4Where does the story take place? Is it a complex place, with obstacles?
It's a fairly small apartment, with just a sofa and a table in the center.
5What does the moment of the flood bring to mind? Why doesn't the big sister drown?
It’s as if the little sister was abandoned and was going to die drowned (in her tears). It's only what the little sister feels, the older one doesn't perceive it.
6At what precise moment do we know that the two characters meet again?
When the big sister takes the little one's hand.
7Why, in the end, does the little girl throw herself into her sister's arms? Why does this surprise the big sister?
She is reassured to finally be able to communicate with her sister. The emotion of feeling alone next to her was so strong that she strongly expressed her relief. The big sister is surprised because she had not noticed that the little one was so touched.
8What objects, other than the telephone, could also produce this kind of situation?
Television, computer, tablet and other interactive games that produce signals to capture attention.
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.
