Primary School
Teaching tools
1. Erneste & Celestine (2012), Animated film for the little ones, duration 80 min
Based on the children's book series of the same name, written by the Belgian illustrator Gabrielle Vincent, Erneste & Celestine is the delicate story of friendship between a little mouse, an orphan from underground, and a musician bear. These two animals who, apparently, have nothing in common, defy prejudices and become great friends, against all odds. Ernest and Celestine quarrel, make up and experience numerous adventures together, becoming inseparable and united more than ever, despite their differences.
2. Nat and Eleonora's secret (2009), animated film, duration 75 min
Adventure, fantasy, courage
Nat's family inherits Aunt Eleonora's house. Nat gets the keys to a secret room in the house, which his aunt always told him about when she read him her favorite stories. Nat discovers that the tired one hides a library, with storybooks in original editions. Nat, who can't read yet, wonders what to do with all those books... until he discovers that, at night, the characters in those books come alive and come to life. It is just when his parents decide to see the books, that the adventure begins: Nat, accidentally reduced to the same size as the little heroes, will do everything possible to save his friends, to allow the fairy tales to live on and to dream of children.
Nat's family inherits Aunt Eleonora's house. Nat gets the keys to a secret room in the house, which his aunt always told him about when she read him her favorite stories. Nat discovers that the tired one hides a library, with storybooks in original editions. Nat, who can't read yet, wonders what to do with all those books... until he discovers that, at night, the characters in those books come alive and come to life. It is just when his parents decide to see the books, that the adventure begins: Nat, accidentally reduced to the same size as the little heroes, will do everything possible to save his friends, to allow the fairy tales to live on and to dream of children.
3. The seagull and the cat (1998), animated film, duration 76 min
Respect for diversity, integration, search for oneself
A great Italian classic, these animated films are based on the famous book "Story of a seagull and the cat who taught her to fly", by Luis Sepúlveda. The cat Zorba is entrusted with a seagull egg, provided he does not eat it, take care of it and teach the unborn child to fly. Zorba, who is a gentle cat, keeps his promises: he raises and protects the seagull, renamed with the name "Fortunata", with the complicity of his feline friends and, finally, to teach it to fly, he entrusts the help of a little girl. Finally Fortunata is ready to take flight.
The seagull and the cat is an affectionate tale about integration, respect for diversity, fear of detachment and the desire to find oneself and one's own path.
A great Italian classic, these animated films are based on the famous book "Story of a seagull and the cat who taught her to fly", by Luis Sepúlveda. The cat Zorba is entrusted with a seagull egg, provided he does not eat it, take care of it and teach the unborn child to fly. Zorba, who is a gentle cat, keeps his promises: he raises and protects the seagull, renamed with the name "Fortunata", with the complicity of his feline friends and, finally, to teach it to fly, he entrusts the help of a little girl. Finally Fortunata is ready to take flight.
The seagull and the cat is an affectionate tale about integration, respect for diversity, fear of detachment and the desire to find oneself and one's own path.
4. The 5 legends (2012), animated film, duration 97 min
Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny and the Sandman are the 4 legends, the guardians of children from all over the world, who give them the ability to wonder, to hope, to dream. Now, however, the Boogeyman is bent on taking over, sowing fear in the minds of children, and turning their sweet dreams into dark nightmares. To the four legends, therefore, is added the help of a fifth "guardian": the light-hearted and mischievous Jack Frost. However, Jack does not believe he is up to the task: to truly understand who he can become, Jack must first understand who he was and go back to his childhood memories, and then defeat the Boogeyman, with the help of the children and their ability to believe in dreams.
5. Little Nicolas and his parents (2009), duration 90 min
Family, discovery, friendship
The subject is based on the character of the children's books "Le petit Nicolas" by Goscinny & Sempé. Nicolas is a very happy 8 year old boy. One day, he discovers that a friend of his has had a little brother, and that, after the birth of this little brother, his parents no longer look after him as before. Hearing about his parents, he becomes convinced that his mother is pregnant. Fearing that the arrival of a little brother could overshadow him, even causing his parents to abandon him in the woods, the boy has nothing left to do but devise a plan to kidnap the unborn child. Every clumsy plan fails, until Nicolas, seeing a classmate, who has just had a little brother, happy, changes his mind…
The subject is based on the character of the children's books "Le petit Nicolas" by Goscinny & Sempé. Nicolas is a very happy 8 year old boy. One day, he discovers that a friend of his has had a little brother, and that, after the birth of this little brother, his parents no longer look after him as before. Hearing about his parents, he becomes convinced that his mother is pregnant. Fearing that the arrival of a little brother could overshadow him, even causing his parents to abandon him in the woods, the boy has nothing left to do but devise a plan to kidnap the unborn child. Every clumsy plan fails, until Nicolas, seeing a classmate, who has just had a little brother, happy, changes his mind…
6. All for one (2010), drama genre, duration 90 min
Friendship, solidarity, multiculturalism
This film, by director Romain Goupil, takes place in France. Let's see the story of Milana, a girl of Chechen origin, who lives in Paris, where she attends elementary school. When her classmate Youssef is repatriated because his parents don't have a residence permit, Milana realizes that she too risks suffering the same fate. Given the danger, Milana hides in a cellar, protected by the solidarity of her friends, waiting for a change. A current parable, touching and funny, which tells the multicultural challenge of today's world and the solidarity between men.
This film, by director Romain Goupil, takes place in France. Let's see the story of Milana, a girl of Chechen origin, who lives in Paris, where she attends elementary school. When her classmate Youssef is repatriated because his parents don't have a residence permit, Milana realizes that she too risks suffering the same fate. Given the danger, Milana hides in a cellar, protected by the solidarity of her friends, waiting for a change. A current parable, touching and funny, which tells the multicultural challenge of today's world and the solidarity between men.
7. Inside Out (2015), duration 1h 42m
Family/comedy
What happens in the heads of children (and adults) when something makes them angry, scared, happy or sad or even disgusted? Inside Out is the Disney Pixar masterpiece, which ventures into the depths of the human mind. The Control Center of the mind of Riley, the 11-year-old protagonist, is located in the Headquarters, where five Emotions are at work, led by the nice and optimistic Joy, whose mission it is to ensure Riley's happiness. When Riley's family moves to a new city, the protagonist has to settle in a new house and a new school and contradictory feelings crowd inside her. Anger, Loathing, and Fear take over, while Joy and Sadness venture to unknown places, desperate to get back to HQ and Riley.
What happens in the heads of children (and adults) when something makes them angry, scared, happy or sad or even disgusted? Inside Out is the Disney Pixar masterpiece, which ventures into the depths of the human mind. The Control Center of the mind of Riley, the 11-year-old protagonist, is located in the Headquarters, where five Emotions are at work, led by the nice and optimistic Joy, whose mission it is to ensure Riley's happiness. When Riley's family moves to a new city, the protagonist has to settle in a new house and a new school and contradictory feelings crowd inside her. Anger, Loathing, and Fear take over, while Joy and Sadness venture to unknown places, desperate to get back to HQ and Riley.
8. The chocolate factory (2005), duration 115 min
Competition, adventure, family
The Chocolate Factory, remake of the cult film of the 70s, is inspired by one of the most famous children's books, written by Roald Dhal. The book, like the film, tells the adventures of little Charlie and five other lucky children who, thanks to the winning of a particular golden ticket, will be able to visit the chocolate factory and meet the funny and mysterious owner, Willy Wonka. The trip to the chocolate factory will turn out to be a competition between the five children: will they be able to "manage" the magnetism that the chocolate factory is capable of transmitting to anyone who crosses its threshold? This film manages to make you think and entertain, breaking the screen and getting straight to the heart of watching it.
The Chocolate Factory, remake of the cult film of the 70s, is inspired by one of the most famous children's books, written by Roald Dhal. The book, like the film, tells the adventures of little Charlie and five other lucky children who, thanks to the winning of a particular golden ticket, will be able to visit the chocolate factory and meet the funny and mysterious owner, Willy Wonka. The trip to the chocolate factory will turn out to be a competition between the five children: will they be able to "manage" the magnetism that the chocolate factory is capable of transmitting to anyone who crosses its threshold? This film manages to make you think and entertain, breaking the screen and getting straight to the heart of watching it.
9. Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983), animated film, duration 26 min
Christmas, family, good deeds
Classic Christmas film, not to be missed, based on A Christmas Carol, by Dickens, adapted for children. It's Christmas Eve and everyone is happy. Everyone, except old Ebenezer Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck), a very rich and heartless man. Among his employees is Bob Cratchit (Mickey Mouse), an always cheerful and kind man who, due to the very low salary he receives, is forced to tighten his belt even at Christmas. This night will be special for Scrooge, who will receive a visit from the Spirits of Christmas past, present and future, teaching him the value of every single moment and every good deed. Everything we do comes back to us: we must learn from the past to improve the future.
Classic Christmas film, not to be missed, based on A Christmas Carol, by Dickens, adapted for children. It's Christmas Eve and everyone is happy. Everyone, except old Ebenezer Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck), a very rich and heartless man. Among his employees is Bob Cratchit (Mickey Mouse), an always cheerful and kind man who, due to the very low salary he receives, is forced to tighten his belt even at Christmas. This night will be special for Scrooge, who will receive a visit from the Spirits of Christmas past, present and future, teaching him the value of every single moment and every good deed. Everything we do comes back to us: we must learn from the past to improve the future.
10. The Grinch (2018), animated film, duration 86 min
Christmas, change, kindness
Based on the 1957 short story of the same name, written by Dr. Seuss, The Grinch is another popular Christmas classic, all in rhyme. High above the city of Whoknows, in a deep and comfortable cave, lives the Grinch with his dog Max. Green, hairy and lonely, the Grinch hates everything about Christmas, from the merry crowds to the carols. For all these years he has endured and endured, but now he can't take it anymore and takes a radical decision: he will steal Christmas from the ChiNonSos. Thus, the Grinch arranges to steal away all their presents, decorations and happiness, convincing himself that, then, people will stop singing and celebrate Christmas. Or not?
Based on the 1957 short story of the same name, written by Dr. Seuss, The Grinch is another popular Christmas classic, all in rhyme. High above the city of Whoknows, in a deep and comfortable cave, lives the Grinch with his dog Max. Green, hairy and lonely, the Grinch hates everything about Christmas, from the merry crowds to the carols. For all these years he has endured and endured, but now he can't take it anymore and takes a radical decision: he will steal Christmas from the ChiNonSos. Thus, the Grinch arranges to steal away all their presents, decorations and happiness, convincing himself that, then, people will stop singing and celebrate Christmas. Or not?