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The Metamorphosis of Mr. Samsa

1977 9 min
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Une traduction dans le langage de l'animation de l'univers kafkaïen de La Métamorphose, ou comment M. Samsa, s'étant réveillé un matin sous la forme d'un insecte repoussant, connut la souffrance de la réclusion et celle d'être rejeté de ceux dont il avait jusqu'alors partagé l'existence. Film sans paroles.

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The Metamorphosis of Mr. Samsa

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Une traduction dans le langage de l'animation de l'univers kafkaïen de La Métamorphose, ou comment M. Samsa, s'étant réveillé un matin sous la forme d'un insecte repoussant, connut la souffrance de la réclusion et celle d'être rejeté de ceux dont il avait jusqu'alors partagé l'existence. Film sans paroles.
  • director
    Caroline Leaf
  • producer
    Caroline Leaf
  • animation
    Caroline Leaf
  • sound
    Normand Roger

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Education

Ages 13 to 17
School subjects
Introduce the film by explaining the technique of sand on glass used by the filmmaker. Using prose, have students retell the story, remaining true to the film. Examine the idea of "metamorphosis". Suggest reasons why Mr. Samsa was transformed. Determine the point of the story. How effective is the particular technique used by the filmmaker? Would another medium have been more effective?