Film commentary: Hi
A short story about the important things in life. Learning to share and the pleasure of saying "hello".An adorable short film to discuss with the little ones the fear of strangers, tolerance and the joy of communicating with others.
Interview with the director
Discover the dreamlike world of Julio Cesar VelazquezInterview with the artistic director
Discover the dreamlike world of Eloy KriokaQuestioning the film: Hi
Understand the story, the theme, express your sensibility and exercise your critical mind."What makes man is his great ability to adapt."
Socrates (470-399 BC)
"Nature makes men similar, life makes them different."
Confucius (551-479 BC)C)
"Our true nationality is humanity."
Outline of Universal History, Herbert George Wells (1920)
1 The characters in this film are strange: one is cubic and the other spherical or pyramidal. What doyou think this represents?
It represents the meeting of people from different cultures.
2 Initially, the spherical character tries to make contact with the pyramidal one.How does he do this?
He puts on a triangular hat to try and look like his companion, but alas, it doesn't work and our pyramid runs away.
3 It doesn't work but our hero doesn't stop there.How does he get in touch with the cubes?
He strikes up a conversation and immediately communication works.
4 What does the cube do next?
It "rounds off" its corners to try and look a bit like the sphere.
5 What happens to the pyramid?
It stays in its corner and sulks, unable to integrate into the group.
6 What do the words at the end of the film represent?
The word "hello" in different languages.
7 What is the moral of this story?
All cultures can meet and cohabit with a beautiful willingness to be open-minded and to learn about each other.
Download PDF of the film's educational activities
Created with the support of the Ministry of Education and the CNC.Family viewing of the film, educational activities with parents at home and with teachers in class.
Writing the story with adult dictation (Mathematics) (Cycle 2 and 3)
Educational activities proposed by Aurélie Moriceau from the blog Maikresse 72 based on the film Hi.
Greeting in different languages (French) (Cycle 2 and 3)
Educational activities proposedby Aurélie Moriceau from the blog Maikresse 72based onthe film Hi.
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Theme
Moral educationGenre and keywords
Musical, exclusion, friendship, geometric shapes, differenceRecommended age
2 years and all the familyParental control.
Duration
3 min 33 s.Title
HiDirector
Julio Cesar VelazquezArt direction
Eloy KriokaSound design
Marcelo BaldinProduction
Weareplace in 2014, USA
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