MOVIE REVIEW REPORT

Title: Ma vie de Courgette (My Life as a Zucchini)
Language: French
Year: 2016
Director: Claude Barras
Genre: Animated, Drama
Target Audience: French language learners

Introduction

The French animated movie Ma vie de Courgette was shown in class to French students as a learning activity to improve their listening skills, communication, and understanding of the French language. The film uses simple and emotional language, making it suitable for learners at beginner to intermediate levels.

Summary of the Movie

The movie tells the story of a young boy named Courgette, whose real name is Icare. After losing his mother, he is sent to an orphanage. At first, Courgette feels lonely and scared, but gradually he builds friendships with other children in the orphanage. Through kindness, friendship, and support, the children learn to trust each other and find hope for a better future.

Educational Value for French Students

This movie is very effective for French language learning because:

• The dialogues are simple, clear, and natural
• Students are exposed to everyday French vocabulary
• The film helps improve listening comprehension
• Students learn how emotions and expressions are conveyed in French
• It encourages students to discuss feelings, relationships, and social issues in French.

 

 

 

Language Learning Benefits

Ma vie de Courgette proved to be an effective learning resource for French students. The dialogues are simple, clear, and conversational, which helped students understand spoken French more easily. The movie exposed learners to daily-use vocabulary, expressions, and emotions, thereby strengthening their listening comprehension and pronunciation.

Cultural and Moral Aspects

• French family and social systems.
• Life in an orphanage.
• Values such as friendship, empathy, courage, and hope.

These cultural elements helped students better understand French society and values.

Conclusion:

Ma vie de Courgette is an excellent educational tool for French language learners. It combines simple language, emotional storytelling, and strong moral values. Showing this movie in class successfully enhanced students language comprehension, communication skills, and cultural awareness. It is highly recommended for French classrooms.