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To See the World

A kindly old man sends his grandson off to see the world. From the window of the train, the child discovers the problems plaguing this planet and imagines solutions to promote the happiness of children everywhere. A synthesis of Volume 1 of the Rights from the Heart/Droits au c÷ur collection, this animated film for five- to eight-year-olds puts the issue of children's rights in an international context.
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A kindly old man sends his grandson off to see the world. From the window of the train, the child discovers the problems plaguing this planet and imagines solutions to promote the happiness of children everywhere. A synthesis of Volume 1 of the Rights from the Heart/Droits au c÷ur collection, this animated film for five- to eight-year-olds puts the issue of children's rights in an international context.

Social Issues Children and Youth Law and Crime Developing Countries All subjects
  • director
    Francine Desbiens
  • script
    Francine Desbiens
  • animation camera
    Francine Desbiens
  • producer
    Thérèse Descary
  • sound
    Louis Hone
    Sherly Desbiens
  • editing
    Yves Dion
  • sound editing
    Claude Beaugrand
  • re-recording
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
    Shelley Craig
  • animation
    Francine Desbiens
    Yvon Mallette
  • voice
    Vincent Hamel
    Pascal Lafrenière
    Alexandra Laverdière
    Jean-Philippe Paquin
    Vincent Potel
    Christiane Raby
  • music
    Robert M. Lepage

Education

Ages 8 to 14
School subjects
Civics/Citizenship - Human Rights Ethics and Religious Culture - Ethical Values Family Studies/Home Economics - Child Development Health/Personal Development - Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution Social Studies - Development/Global Issues

Questions/Activities:

  • What were some of the problems that the boy saw from the window of the train?
    • This can be a gauge of you students’ understanding of the images shown. Use this to clear up any misconceptions about what was depicted.
  • What solutions did the boy came up with to those problems?
  • How can we help?
    • Have your students find things in their own communities that they can help with (e.g., food bank donations and volunteering).

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