Film commentary: Seen
This beautiful 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 on their face.
Through this meeting, you can approach the theme of memory; "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 start to photograph their first meeting and we have the impression that, just as this meeting will be the basis of their relationship, these photos will allow them to remember it forever.
You could also tackle a lighter subject, that of the characters of Greek mythology, the famous Cyclops and in particular the most famous of them, due to his meeting with Ulysses, Polyphemus.
Of course, it will also be interesting to tackle the theme of the meeting, which is the main subject of the film.
Questioning the film: Seen
To understand the story, the theme, to express one's sensibility and to exercise one's critical thinking."A photograph is a fragment of time that will never 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 camera lenses for eyes.
2 At the beginning of the film, a characteristic sound accompanies the images the boy looks at.
What does this evoke?
The taking of a photograph.
3 What is the film about?
It's the story of an encounter.
4 What do the small white flashes followed by a still image that appear sometimes represent?
A camera flash with the photograph taken afterwards.
5 After the shot in the second 56, why does the boy's face light up?
Because the clouds are clearing and he will be able to take his friend out to look at the stars.
6 Why does the film link sequences of life, of 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 memories that will accompany the protagonists in their future lives.
Download the PDF of the film's educational activities
Created with the support of the French Ministry of Education and the CNC.Viewing of the film with the family, educational activities with parents at home and with teachers in class.
Debate around the smartphone (EMC) (Cycle 2 and 3)
Educational activities proposed by Dgedie from the Juliettes school based on the film Seen.
Counting the stars (French) (Cycle 2 and 3)
Educational activities proposed by PascaleBani from the blog En classe Pascale based on the film Seen.
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