Among the multiple family plans that we can make this fall, is watching a movie with our children, and if it can be one that conveys a message of teaching and positive values, much better.
I have dared to make a selection of my best movies grouped by age, although the classification is indicative, because nobody like parents to know the degree of maturity of our children when watching movies. I believe that all of them convey powerful messages that can give us the opportunity to talk with our children about various aspects of life, such as effort, love, equality or the integration of people with disabilities, to give just a few examples.
Preschool age (three to six years old)
Finding Nemo
This beautiful animated film tells the story of a desperate fish that searches for its child in every corner of the ocean. But in addition to fun and adventure, the film transmits values as important as the positivism, from the hand of Dory, as well as the importance of cooperation and teamwork.
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Beautiful movie full of adventures, capable of transmitting various messages according to the age of the viewer. History shows children that all the emotions we feel are important, in addition to transmitting other values such as inclusion, empathy, friendship or the feeling of belonging to a group.
Kirikú and the wild beasts
This film tells the story of a little African hero, wise, empathic and free of social conventions. It is a sweet and funny plot that invites us to reflect on human values such as cultural diversity, generosity and effort.
Frozen
And our list could not miss the movie "Frozen", a wonderful feature full of humor and adventure, which conveys a great message to children: importance of true love, the one that gives you family, friends or couple.
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I don't know anyone who has been indifferent to the first minutes of this fantastic Pixar movie, in which we know the beautiful story of Ellie and Carl. The fun team that Carl and little Russell later make invites us to reflect on the importance of pursuing our dreams. Further, conveys other values such as positivism, companionship and friendship.
Arlo's journey
Wonderful feature that tells the friendship between a dinosaur and a child. The film, full of adventures and humorous touches, conveys successful messages about the family, and the importance of not giving up in the face of adversity, however hard they may be.
Gru, my favorite villain
All the deliveries that this fantastic saga has had, have captivated the public by their endearing characters, the Minions, which show such important values as the companionship, teamwork and service vocation.
Primary stage (from six years)
Champions
Funny comedy that tells the story of a basketball team formed by players with intellectual disabilities and their coach, a man who initially does not willingly accept to train them. The movie is a ode to positivism, teamwork, to the fight of obstacles and the desire to live, in spite of the adversities.
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This film tells the story of Miguel, a Mexican boy who dreams of becoming a musician following in the footsteps of his idol. Although the tape is suitable for all audiences, I prefer to recommend it for somewhat older children, and it is that the values it transmits are so deep, that perhaps the smallest ones can escape. Friendship, tenacity to achieve a dream, love and the importance of honoring and never forgetting our loved ones, are their main messages.
Wonder
August is a boy with a facial deformation, who suffers social rejection and harassment by his classmates. But this story shows children such important values as the love of family and friends, the fight against adversity and the desire to overcome, in addition to the importance of looking at others beyond their physical appearance.
Billy Elliot
This British film tells the story of Elliot, an 11-year-old boy who dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer, against his family's wishes. A tape that transmits values such as perseverance, perseverance and overcoming. In addition, it helps children break gender stereotypes, and teaches them the importance of fighting for their dreams.
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In an increasingly individualistic society, Amelie is a girl worried about others, delivered and willing to make everyone around her happy. A beautiful movie, listed as one of the best in history, that teaches us the value of solidarity and the importance of our gestures to achieve a better world.
Always at your side Hachiko
A faithful dog named Hachiko accompanies his master every morning to the train station and returns every afternoon to welcome him after work. Although on some occasions, the story becomes sad, the film conveys such important values as the fidelity, friendship and love and respect towards animals.
Mrs. Doubtfire, dad for life
Daniel is a wonderful father who fights with all his strength to be next to his children after his stormy divorce. A funny and sensitive comedy that shows us the greatness of paternal-filial love, and the struggle, ingenuity and imagination to make our dreams come true.
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"Cuerdas" is an animated short film that tells the tender story of friendship between two very special children. This beautiful work is full of values such as illusion, happiness, true friendship and the inclusion of people with disabilities.
Wall-e
The film places the story in the distant future, where humans have fled the planet due to all the waste they generated. And in the middle of so much garbage is "Wall-E", a lonely and noble robot that transmits values as important as love, generosity, unconditional surrender and the importance of taking care of our planet.
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Chain of favours
Trevor is a child who wants to improve the world, and for this he develops a job for the school consisting of do favors to others selflessly. Soon, your proposal will become a chain of altruism and generosity. A beautiful film that also transmits values such as empathy, love for others and the impact our actions have.
Dead poets society
One of the best-known films in the cinema, which tells the story of a professor who arrives new to a university. There, he will revolutionize everyone with his pleasant teaching methods, based on the individuality of each of his students. A history of friendship, respect and trust, which conveys values such as the importance of fighting for what makes us happy and living life intensely.
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This film tells the story of a music teacher who arrives as a teacher at a boarding school for children with bad behavior. But soon, the boys will learn to trust their teacher, and music will become their main refuge. Among the values conveyed by this film is companionship, union, hope and the importance of forgiveness and second chances.
Looking for happiness
Very hard, but beautiful film that tells the true story of a father and son who face a lot of adversities to achieve a better life. The plot is an ode to effort, sacrifice and importance of never giving up.
Mona Lisa's smile
The story, set in the 50s, tells the story of a teacher of art history to instill in her students the importance of fighting and vindicating the rights of women, in a female university anchored in tradition and conformity. With this movie, teenagers and young people will learn the importance of Equality between men and women, and the fight against gender stereotypes.
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This film tells the story of a father and his daughter who must face the tragic death of the mother, and support each other. But the girl begins to suffer bullying, and in her eagerness not to worry her father, decides not to tell. Raw movie that makes us watch the sad reality of bullying, and the importance of not looking the other way.
Forrest Gump
This mythical film tells the life of a child with a disability, and the different stages through which he goes through until he reaches adulthood. It is a overcoming story, which also transmits values such as integration, the struggle for dreams, different types of love, the importance of looking beyond appearances, equality between human beings and goodness.
