Understand the story and themes, express your feelings and develop critical thinking.
1Where is the character in the film and what is he doing?
In a tent, he went on an adventure, alone.
2The author is American, his animation school is in California. Do you see a link with the place in which the story takes place?
The decor is reminiscent of the great Californian spaces.
3The presence of the sound environment is preponderant in this film. What do you notice as a sound difference between the scenes in the tent and the outdoor scenes?
The sound is muffled in the tent compared to the thunderous noise of the outdoor stages.
4What is the main character afraid of and what triggers his fear?
He is afraid of the storm; this takes him back to a childhood memory, when he was on his father's or grandfather's boat.
5When the character thinks about his past, it's a real little story within the story that is being told to us. Can you describe it?
The main character remembers how his father or grandfather taught him to brave the elements by shouting and confronting them head-on.
6What is the object that we find in the present and in the past dream?
The coat worn by the character is the same; we imagine that his father or grandfather gave it to him.
7How does the story end?
The character manages to overcome his fear thanks to the memory of his past.
8Do you ever think about past memories that have had an impact on you?
Open response/debate.
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.
