Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Synopsis
The film is based on the original novel of Carlo Collodi, published 1883.
Pinocchio, carved out of a wooden trunk by his ‘father’ Geppetto,
becomes a young puppet boy. During his numerous adventures,
Pinocchio runs into quite a bit of trouble. Fortunately, the Blue Fairy
helps him extricate from his many mischiefs. Pinocchio’s road to
adulthood provides him with a range of different experiences
including difficult choices, surprising transformations, both good
and bad advice, and even imprisonment.
Directed by: Enzo D’Alò
Illustrator: Lorenzo Mattotti
Music: Lucio Dalla
Cast: Gabriele Caprio, Mino Caprio, Rocco Papaleo, Paolo Ruffini,
Maurizio Micheli, Pino Quartullo, Lucio Dalla
Country: Italy/ Luxemburg/ Belgium/ France
Running time: 75’
Year: 2013
Genre: Animation
Film Analysis The new movie version of the Italian classic, Pinocchio written in 1883 by Carlo Collodi, is a masterfully animated film created by director Enzo D’Alò. The story remains very close and true to the original story and characters of the book. The animation is akin to the original sweep of the hand that simulates pencil and paper sketching, and it demonstrates the brilliance of illustrator Lorenzo Mattotti, with the amassed collaboration of Enzo D’Alò’s talented team of artists at Cometa Film (Italy), 2d3D (France), Walking the Dog (Belgium) and Iris Productions (Ireland). The artists’ imagery is realized in modern technology using the Canadian Toon Boom’s Harmony software. D’Alò also combines this with backdrops based on photos from Tuscany, using Photoshop. He has given us this spectacular masterpiece that can be enjoyed by the entire family. The Pinocchio story, like many fairy tales were written to be, is a moral education teaching children of the dangers in the world and how to behave. There are many scenes that are dark and frightening for children, but serve as a warning that there is a moral right and wrong and that they should follow their conscience to make the right decisions of behaviour if they are to follow a good life. It is the story of Geppetto, the carpenter who sculpts a boy puppet out of the block of wood, leading to many adventures and reunion of father and son. The music by one of Italy’s most cherished singer/songwriters, Lucio Dalla, is beautifully composed to accompany the vibrant images on the screen. Enzo D’Alò worked closely with Dalla in creating the songs and sound track. From the initial tumultuous melodies through to the circus like scenes on the boat, following the action in darker moments in the forest with the Cat and the Fox, to the jazzy allegria in the tavern; the music is a feast of life, celebrating the happier, sad and scary moments of life. It was unfortunate that Dalla did not live to see the film screening in its entirety. The final credit, is an homage to him, “Ciao Lucio”, “Farewell, Lucio” with the image of Pinocchio mourning the hat, glasses and clarinet of Lucio Dalla. Themes
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Folk Tale of Italy - Pinocchio is an Imaginary world vs. reality of…
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What does it mean to be a real human being?
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Father / son relationships of son going to explore the world father’s unconditional love
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Search for Identity - Child’s experience of bad influences in the world and “growing up”
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Good vs. evil in many situations, listening to our “conscience”
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How different personalities influence or affect choices (peer pressure)
o How do people act in various situations for what reasons (money, fun, work)
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The importance of truth, responsibility and character values development
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Following your dreams, going on adventures vs. following the rules, doing your work
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Doing what you want vs. caring for others
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The effects of your choices and your actions?
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The importance of education to succeed in life, learning from our mistakes
Recommended Ages
Taken from the classic novel of Carlo Collodi, Pinocchio is a timeless Folk Tale
that will appeal to all ages.
COPYRIGHT 1916 BY Whitman Publishing Co.
RACINE, WISCONSIN; PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Teacher Resources / Ontario Curriculum
The film is based on the original novel of Carlo Collodi [Pseudonym of Carlo Lorenzini] in 36 chapters.
Many versions of the original text are available for students to read from libraries, book stores and ebook
versions online. The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Adventures of Pinocchio, by C. Collodi - the eBook is for the
use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or
re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org
THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO; by C. Collodi [Pseudonym of Carlo Lorenzini]
Translated from the Italian by Carol Della Chiesa; Full text Gutenburg project
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/500/500-h/500-h.htm#link2HCH0001
FULL TEXT with ILLUSTRATIONS: Alice Carsey
http://ia600304.us.archive.org/19/items/pinocchio16865gut/16865-h/16865-h.htm
ESL and Elementary activity pages online:
http://www.eslprintables.com/Reading_worksheets/Tales_and_stories/Pinocchio/
Comparitive media lesson: Disney version vs. book version; Phillip Scheir; 2012
https://www.esl101.com/resources/story-book-lesson-pinocchio-lesson-plan-and-storybook#.UWCh8MDD-70
***Lesson Plans for Pinocchio; Rebecca Haden; 2010
http://www.myfreshplans.com/2010-07/pinocchio-lesson-plans/
*** Lesson Plans – New Jersey Italian and Italian American Heritage Commission:
http://www.italians-nj.com/files/Pinocchio%202-3.pdf
COPYRIGHT 1916 BY Whitman Publishing Co.
RACINE, WISCONSIN; PRINTED IN U.S.A.
*** Pinocchio Study Guide; Tina Smith Romine; http://www.rcenter.org/Drama/StudyGuide-Pinocchio.pdf
***Theatre of Charlotte : Teacher Resource Guide: https://www.ctcharlotte.org/PDF_files/CommediaPinocchio_TRG.pdf
*** Penguin Young Readers – Fact Sheet Lessons http://www.longmanjapan.com/searchdata/pdf/PYRFS_Pinocchio.pdf
Character Education – Guides and lessons with many activities: http://www.goodcharacter.com/EStopics.html
Build Pinocchio online game: http://www.candlelightstories.com/games/build-pinocchio/
Make a Pinocchio paper/bristol board puppet: http://www.nonsoloscuola.org/Prime/marionet/Pinocchio.gif
Pinocchio colouring books:
http://www.first-school.ws/theme/cp_fairy_tales.htm#pinocchio
http://www.coloring-book.info/coloring/coloring_page.php?id=51
Read aloud podcast of Pinocchio – Chapter 17 : http://www.candlelightstories.com/category/pinocchio/
Pinocchio Dance for Kinders: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=J_IP1YcAdG4#!
Curriculum Subjects and Expectations Samples
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/subjects.html
Language / Media Literacy
1. demonstrate an understanding of a variety of media texts; Purpose and Audience Making inferences/interpreting Messages
Responding to and Evaluating Texts Audience responses Point of View Production Perspectives
2. identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning;
Form i.e. Scripts, cast, setting, acts, scenes, stage directions etc. Conventions and Techniques
3. create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques;
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Purpose and Audience Form Conventions and Techniques Producing Media Texts
reflect on and identify their strengths as media interpreters and creators, and the strategies they found most helpful in understanding and creating media texts.
Metacognition (strategies) Interconnected Skills i.e. Listening, speaking, reading and writing
Drama – Using parts of Pinocchio script:
B1. Creating and Presenting: apply the creative process to dramatic play, using the elements and conventions
to communicate feelings, ideas, and stories;
B2. Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing: apply the critical analysis process to communicate feelings, ideas, and understandings in response
to a variety of drama works and experiences;
B3. Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of drama and theatre forms and styles from the past and
present, and their social and/or community contexts.
Social Studies
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demonstrate an understanding that Canada is a country of many cultures
outline traditions of various cultures that are passed down from earlier generations (e.g., celebrations, names)
identify ways in which heritage and traditions are passed on (e.g., stories; community celebrations)
Bibliography :
ICFF Junior website; http://www.icff.ca/pinocchio/
Cineblog; http://www.cineblog.it/post/58937/pinocchio-il-trailer-e-la-recensione-in-anteprima-del-film-di-enzo-dalo
Filmmeter.net; Domenico Misciagna; http://www.comingsoon.it/Film/Scheda/Trama/?key=49189&film=Pinocchio
Parco di Pinocchio di Collodi, Toscana; http://www.pinocchio.it/pinocchio/arrivare-parcopinocchio.php
Pinocchio; Disney, 1940 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032910/
Project Gutenberg eBook Pinocchio; http://ia700304.us.archive.org/19/items/pinocchio16865gut/16865-h/16865-h.htm
Themes in Pinocchio: http://www.globalstage.net/goback/pin_discuss.html
Amazon Pinocchio;
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/014036708X?ie=UTF8&tag=fresh0d20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=014036708X
Amazon Pinocchio Picture book versions: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0794511481?ie=UTF8&tag=fresh0d20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=0794511481
RaiScuola: In Italian, several interviews discuss various aspects of the story of Pinocchio
http://www.raiscuola.rai.it/articoli/speciale-pinocchio-parlano-emma-dante-e-alessandro-zaccuri/10026/default.aspx