A SHORT LOVE STORY
Step 1
Have a look at the picture of the two birds below and write about what words or sensations come to mind when you see the image.
Write your answer.
Step 2
Now you will watch a short film in which two birds appear at the start and the end of the film. The film is called A Short Love Story.
What do you think the story of the film will tell?
Before watching write your predictions.
Step 3
Now that you have watched the short film, retell the story as a narrative using past tenses. Try to write the narrative in ten minutes.
Step 4
What do you think the message of the film is?
Read this comment from the director Carlos Lascano in which he talks about the meaning of the film:
“I think the success of “A Short Love Story ” comes from the fact that people (like me) still need to believe in happy endings and good values. In childhood, dreams come true. “
Answer the following questions:
Do you believe in happy endings?
Do childhood dreams come true?
Final assignment
Write a love story.Create the story as if it was for a young relative; a son or daughter, a grandchild, a nephew or niece, or a cousin.