We had previously talked about Coraline's Worlds in Peques and More, in the post, our companion Patch assured that this film can be scary for young children. This is true, but from the age of eight they may like them a lot (especially if they are doing mystery, terror or intrigue), and also It is a good opportunity to extract some very valid teachings at home.
This is a 2009 film directed by Henry Selick, who shot using the technique called stop motion, a very exciting animated film, which accompanies a beautiful music full of life and action. Part of the argument is recreated in the experience of his particular world by the protagonist (an eleven-year-old girl named Coraline), and as her wishes are intercepted by a sinister character disguised as 'sweet mom'.
Coraline has just moved in with her parents when the movie begins, and although she is the undisputed protagonist, her friend Wybie, the black cat, Mr. Bobinsky, or Miss Spink and Forcible, are all splendid; and the first two have a very important role helping the girl in the most decisive moments.
I don't think I'm going to focus on the argument since you can find more information about it in the mentioned article, as well as in The movie blog. I really like to use films for educational purposes in the works that I have the opportunity to develop with children and adolescents, so I will explain the teachings (applicable to all: parents and children) that I have seen in 'The Coraline Worlds'.
Understanding children is essential in any family relationship
The life of this girl is a bit boring and as if that were not enough her parents they don't give her the attention she would need, so the small door that connects your house with that 'other house' in the parallel world, is presented as an opportunity to see your wishes fulfilled.
Coraline's parents work at home, but they dedicate a lot of time to their occupations, as if that were not enough they establish some rules too strict for a child of that age. Is it really necessary to prohibit him from going out when it rains, with how much fun it is to get wet and get dirty with mud?
Sometimes parents should strive to better understand children.
In some criticisms of this film the girl is described as 'spoiled', 'unbearable' or other niceties like that. Sincerely, I do not see anything exceptional in the demands of attention requested from their parents, even less when he finds prohibitions difficult to understand.
Beware of counting problems to strangers!
I don't know what the author of the book that inspired 'The Worlds of Coraline' (Neil Gaiman) would have in mind, but I have seen a clear parallel with one of the risks to which children and adolescents are exposed in real life.
The doll looks a lot like Coraline, she even wears her same clothes, but through her button eyes, the ruthless witch knows the secrets and concerns of the little girl.
You should have a lot of confidence in the people to whom we reveal our intimacies, because telling the big problems is vulnerable to us, and children could be subject to manipulation by malicious adults. It is neither more nor less what happens when certain information is exposed through the Internet and indiscriminately.
With the evil character disguised as 'another mom' who understands the girl and with the 'other dad' playing as a hilarious father, it is not surprising that Coraline He is attracted to the parallel world, although in his interior he wishes to continue in his own house.
At this point the performance of the black cat is crucial, and Wybie's determined interventions also
This girl so exceptional She is brave, determined and plays with great intelligence the rules imposed by the witch. She is moved by love for her true parents and the desire to 'give them back' from wherever the witch has sent them. I like very particularly when Coraline shouts' I am not afraid! ', And if there is something that weakens those who want to harm her, she should shed her particular fears, as Hipolina does in' The Endless Tree '.
In real life we are the parents who - in addition to trying to understand our children - we must guide them to move more safely in the world, avoiding unnecessary dangers.
With movies happens to me as with books: There is always the opportunity to take advantage of what is seen to talk about values, emotions, etc. but sometimes I prefer to simply enjoy, without more. With 'The worlds of Coraline' you can do what you want, but if you have not seen it you will love it, and your children will discover an exciting world of fantasy, action and mystery in which to glimpse the role that friends play in difficult situations and loyalty to the family.
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