One More Beer

Film commentary: One More Beer

The idea is excellent and the direction perfect.It's a great idea and the direction is perfect.
To think about the importance of appearance.

Questioning the film: One More Beer

To understand the story, the theme, to express one's sensibility and to exercise one's critical thinking skills.

"Clothes don't make the man"
Medieval saying

"One should not judge the liquor by the vessel, that is, the intelligence by the ugliness of the body"
Aesop (620-564 BC)

1 Who is the main character?How would you describe him?
He is a Viking who looks strong and awkward.
2 Where ishe and what is he doing there?
He is in a tavern and has come to order a drink.
3 When he is served, he seems disgruntled.Why do you think he seems disgruntled?
You get the feeling that he might want a more substantial drink, in a large glass for example.
4 In the end,why is he disgruntled?
He is angry because he wanted a small decorative umbrella on his glass.
5 How does the soundtrack of the film contradict the small glass the Viking is served?
The background noises in the tavern are very reminiscent of a rough and ready atmosphere, far from the more distinguished world of cocktail bars.
6 What is the moral of this short story?
Don't be fooled by appearances, even a big guy who looks rough can be attentive to small details like the elegant decoration of his cocktail glass.
7 Which of Jean de la Fontaine's fables illustrates this notion well?
"There's no point in running; you have to start on time. The Hare and the Tortoise are a testimony to this.
The Hare and the Tortoise, Jean de la Fontaine (1668)

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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.
Interpreting human cultural productions (Visual arts) (Cycle 2 and 3)
Educational activities proposed by Christophe Defaye based on the film One More Beer.
Réseau Canopé course (Appearances)
Thematic course created by Patrice Rocas based on 4 films including French Roast.

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