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.
Understand the story, the theme, express your sensitivity and exercise your critical thinking.
“A photograph is a fragment of time that will not return. »
Martine Franck, Belgian photographer (1938-2012)
“To live is to remember, and to remember is to live. To die is to forget; and to forget is to die. »
Notebooks, Samuel Butler (1835-1902)
1-Why are the characters in the film so special?
They have a camera lens instead of eyes.
2-At the beginning of the film, a small characteristic sound accompanies the images that the boy is watching.
What does this evoke?
Taking a photograph.
3-What does the film say?
It’s the story of an encounter.
4-What do the little white flashes followed by a still image that sometimes appear represent?
A camera flash with the photograph then taken.
5-After 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.
6-Why 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.
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.
