An Artist
In this short animation, a girl is so carried away by her love of music that she forgets about her household chores. Her father tells her to finish the dishes. Instead of washing them, she turns them into musical instruments, and he finally recognizes her talent. Based on Article 29 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, this film illustrates children's right to develop their talents and abilities to their fullest potential.
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Children First!1996 7 filmsFifty years ago, a boat left New York with a cargo of powdered milk for the hungry children of post-war Europe. It was the first undertaking of the UN's International Children's Emergency Fund. Initially conceived as a short-term measure, UNICEF went on to become a leading world advocate for children's welfare and is commemorating its 50th anniversary this year. Children First! showcases award-winning NFB shorts dealing with children's rights and the UN's Convention on the Rights of the Child. Diane Chartrand's The Orange is a touching tale of how children help a hungry classmate. Janet Perlman's Dinner for Two is a light-hearted lesson in conflict resolution, and Eugene Fedorenko's Oscar-winning Every Child is an engaging reflection on every child's right to a name and nationality. Rounding out the selection are Michèle Cournoyer's An Artist a beautifully rendered story of a parent's awakening to his young daughter's potential abilities, and Martine Chartrand's TV Tango, a comic critique of mass media and its impact on children. Francine Desbiens's To See the World is a fitting tale of a boy who witnesses the suffering of the world's children through a train window, and envisions solutions which ensure happy, healthy children everywhere. Finally, a child's right to a future in which dreams may be fulfilled is examined in Why? by Brestislav Pojar.
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réalisateurMichèle Cournoyer
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scénarioMichèle Cournoyer
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animationMichèle Cournoyer
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producteurThérèse Descary
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caméraFrançois BeaucheminSéraphin Bouchard
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montageWerner NoldFrance Pilon
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ré-enregistrementJean-Pierre JoutelSerge Boivin
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musiqueGinette BellavanceDaniel Toussaint
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interprètePaule BrouillardAndré BrouillardVincent Brouillard
Ce court métrage sans paroles fait partie de la série Droits au cœur, qui met l’accent sur le droit de l’enfant à l’éducation, sur la base de l’épanouissement de sa personnalité et du développement de ses dons et de ses aptitudes, dans toute la mesure de leurs potentialités. On attend de la fillette présentée dans le film qu’elle effectue sa part des tâches domestiques, mais elle est distraite par son souhait de créer de la musique. Son père semble frustré devant son manque de concentration, jusqu’à ce qu’il entende la musique qu’elle invente. Les élèves peuvent discuter des points de vue de l’enfant et du parent. Qui a la responsabilité d’aider un enfant à développer pleinement son potentiel? Les parents favorisent-ils certains talents au détriment d’autres? Un talent mène-t-il toujours à une carrière? Quels talents développes-tu?