CALL Literary Reaction Journal 6

Elefante

I Summary
I chose to summarize and react to the short film, Elefante made in 2012 and written, directed and edited by Pablo Larcuen. This short film is sad story that a lonely man becomes the elephant, and his life turns into.

II Reaction
1 Main character
The main character of this story is a man becoming the elephant, his wife , his daughter  and his son called Esteban. They don't get along. His wife is cold for him, his daughter does not speak to him. But, Esteban loves his father.

2 Message
This story can teach us the importance of of family tile. Communication is important to deepen a bond. However, this family does not get communication. We can understand the warmth of the family by getting the communication.

3 Mood
This short film is a dark atmosphere. Due to this, this gives audiences a sad feeling. And we can understand the characteristic of this short film thanks to this atmosphere.

III Generation opinion
This short film is very sad contents. It is a sad thing that a family is not reliable each other.　Because this short film appeals for the importance of the family tie, I think that it is a good film.