A story of two halves, proving that things are not always what they seem. A girl falls in love with a boy and goes home to write all about their romance in her diary...but, who else could be watching this story play out? And what part do the pencils play in this seemingly charming story?
Genre: Comedy
Country of Origin: France
Medium/Content: Colour, Sound, Fiction, Subtitles, Mixed Media
Clip Length: 03:07
Age Group: P5-P7
How does the director use music to set the scene, especially in the opening sequences?
Consider what kind of music it is. Is this genre of music familiar and do we know where we are?
At what point in the film does the music change and why?
How does the director use it as a vehicle for manipulating our emotions?
How is sound used to communicate meaning?
Explain the use of the different camera angles. Why has this changed along with the soundtrack?
We call this the “turning point” – what exactly has changed – why is this surprising and what is the effect on the viewer?
What methods does the director use to play with our expectations?
How effective is the director’s method of completely changing the perspective of the film?
Consider the role of comedy and horror together – what effect do they have, especially when used together?
The young girl writes her diary and tells us that Julien kissed her – how can a diary be used in film or in works of fiction to drive the narrative?
How would you categorize this film? What genre is it?
Genre: Comedy
Country of Origin: France
Medium/Content: Colour, Sound, Fiction, Subtitles, Mixed Media
Clip Length: 03:07
Education Level: Second Level