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The Necktie
02/26/2009 - 10:00
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Part of Reel Focus School Program
Jean-François Lévesque / Canada / 2008 / 13 min / Grade 5+
This skillful, finely detailed animation using puppets and animated drawings exposes the dehumanizing effects of futile work and the fading of youthful aspirations. A two-dimensional boss deceives Valentin, a faithful employee working in a dead-end job. He nonetheless struggles against absurdity with humanity and hope. On his 40th birthday he rediscovers an old accordion hidden in a closet and regains the joy of life.
Screens again at 11:45am as part of Reel Focus program: Animation Nation
Director Jean-François Lévesque
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Deborah Roos, Ecole Jules Quesnel
It is rare that there are films which are shown within the school day, fit the curriculum, and merit a field trip. Reel 2 Real films easily satisfy these criteria, and in addition, the VanCity Theatre is a lovely space, which makes the outing even more special. Students engaged in a lively discussion following the film, and many parents commented on how much they enjoyed hearing about the film from their children later on in the day. Engaging in meaningful dialogue is at the heart of my curriculum and key to promoting critical thinking skills. Viewing the film resulted in just that. - Deborah Roos, Ecole Jules Quesnel