Talespinners, for ages 5-9, includes seven tales of children who confront challenges with ingenuity and creativity. Each story brings facets of a different cultural community to the screen, through a setting, accent, folk element, tradition, particular food or vocabulary. Young viewers will be captivated by the adventures and determination of the Talespinners’ children. This collection includes four original tales and three inspired by books. The stories have particular appeal to modern kids growing up in a complicated world.
This animated short, based on the book by Rachna Gilmore, is the story of Gita, an 8-year-old girl who can't wait to celebrate Divali - the Hindu festival of lights - in her new home in Canada. But it's nothing like New Delhi, where she comes from. The weather is cold and grey and a terrible ice storm cuts off the power, ruining her plans for a party. Obviously, a Divali celebration now is impossible. Or is it? As Gita experiences the glittering beauty of the icy streets outside, the traditional festival of lights comes alive in a sparkling new way.
Part of the Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular children’s stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.
Âge 6 à 9 ans
Santé/Formation personnelle - Croissance et développement humain
Éthique et culture religieuse - Diversité/Héritage religieux
Servez-vous du film comme point de départ d’une recherche sur l’hindouisme et Divali. Demandez aux élèves de comparer Divali à d’autres fêtes des Lumières. Invitez-les à rédiger un texte sur l’utilisation des bougies dans les célébrations religieuses. Utilisez le film pour sensibiliser les élèves au fait que certains de leurs camarades tentent de s’adapter à de nouvelles situations, cultures ou traditions religieuses.