La luna
La luna
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
0/5
None
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated short has a very gentle, poetic, and reassuring atmosphere, following a young boy as he joins his father and grandfather on a mysterious trip out to sea. Sensitive content is limited to a few brief moments involving height, family disagreement, and visual surprise when the moon appears and the child is asked to climb very high. The intensity stays very low throughout, with no real violence, no villain, no coarse language, and no lasting threat, though very young viewers could be mildly unsettled by the vast open sea or the unusual work setting. For most children, this is an accessible film from the preschool years onward, especially if an adult is present to reassure them that the situation is entirely fantastical and to explain the mild generational conflict. It works especially well as a shared viewing experience because it can open simple conversations about independence, family tradition, and finding one's own way.
Synopsis
A young boy comes of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait. A big surprise awaits the boy as he discovers his family's most unusual line of work. Should he follow the example of his Papa, or his Grandpa? Will he be able to find his own way in the midst of their conflicting opinions and timeworn traditions?
Difficult scenes
The most potentially intense moment for a young child comes when the boy is asked to climb very high on a huge ladder above the sea, at night, with no familiar landmarks around him. The scene remains calm and highly stylized, with no fall or injury, but the height and the idea of being far from the boat may create mild tension for sensitive viewers. Several scenes show the father and grandfather disagreeing about the proper way to do things, especially regarding the boy's cap and the way the work should be done. There is no aggressive shouting or physical violence, but their stern expressions and quiet rivalry may feel slightly unsettling for children who are very sensitive to family conflict.
Where to watch
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About this title
- Format
- Short film
- Year
- 2012
- Runtime
- 7m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Enrico Casarosa
- Main cast
- Tony Fucile, Krista Sheffler, Phil Sheridan
- Studios
- Pixar
Content barometer
Violence
0/5
None
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated short has a very gentle, poetic, and reassuring atmosphere, following a young boy as he joins his father and grandfather on a mysterious trip out to sea. Sensitive content is limited to a few brief moments involving height, family disagreement, and visual surprise when the moon appears and the child is asked to climb very high. The intensity stays very low throughout, with no real violence, no villain, no coarse language, and no lasting threat, though very young viewers could be mildly unsettled by the vast open sea or the unusual work setting. For most children, this is an accessible film from the preschool years onward, especially if an adult is present to reassure them that the situation is entirely fantastical and to explain the mild generational conflict. It works especially well as a shared viewing experience because it can open simple conversations about independence, family tradition, and finding one's own way.
Synopsis
A young boy comes of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait. A big surprise awaits the boy as he discovers his family's most unusual line of work. Should he follow the example of his Papa, or his Grandpa? Will he be able to find his own way in the midst of their conflicting opinions and timeworn traditions?
Difficult scenes
The most potentially intense moment for a young child comes when the boy is asked to climb very high on a huge ladder above the sea, at night, with no familiar landmarks around him. The scene remains calm and highly stylized, with no fall or injury, but the height and the idea of being far from the boat may create mild tension for sensitive viewers. Several scenes show the father and grandfather disagreeing about the proper way to do things, especially regarding the boy's cap and the way the work should be done. There is no aggressive shouting or physical violence, but their stern expressions and quiet rivalry may feel slightly unsettling for children who are very sensitive to family conflict.