FACETS 37th Annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival

COMPARE AND CONTRAST (School Shorts Program)

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SCHOOL PROGRAM - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form


Stories, fables, and lore have been passed down for centuries. Some even argue storytelling is inherent to human nature. In this collection of short films, we analyze and learn how words can make a difference.


What happens when a beloved book is turned into a film? Or animating a folk tale? An oral history story? What stays in, what gets left out, or what is entirely new? The treasures in this collection are ready to explore. In one film, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him -- words that connect, transform, and empower. Here is a celebration of finding your own words and the impact you can have when you share them with the world. A peacock prince seeks self-knowledge and adventure and the reward is richer than he ever imagined.


Shorts Program Duration: 70 minutes


Themes: Language arts: Based on Books (adaptation); oral history, fairy tale, myth, poetry (rhymed verse); vocabulary; love of reading habits.


Language: This program is presented in English, Persian (Farsi), Kukama-Kukamiria, and French with English subtitles


Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.

THE CHERRY ON TOP (Short Film)


Synopsis: Once upon a time, a peacock prince seeks solace in eating - but his diet is so unhealthy and his job is so sedentary. One day, inspired by an expert, he changes his lifestyle and the reward is richer than he ever imagined.


Program Type: School Program and Public Program – Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form 


Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    18 minutes
  • Language
    French with English subtitles
  • Country
    France, Belgium
  • Premiere
    Chicago
  • Director
    Frits Standaert