Zarafa

GCanada rating20121h 18mFamily, Animation
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A young boy and a baby giraffe become unlikely companions after both are separated from their homes. They embark on a long journey across deserts and mountains to find a new place to belong. This beautifully animated tale explores the bond between two lonely friends.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The hand-drawn animation style and sweeping desert landscapes create a steady and unhurried atmosphere. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA villainous man hunts the boy and the giraffe through the desert.
  • Approx.ScaryA pack of wolves chases a cow through the mountains.
  • Approx.ScaryA villain confronts the children in a zoo setting.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did Maki and Zarafa feel like they were the only ones who understood each other?
  2. 2How did the characters show bravery when they were facing something scary?
  3. 3What did you think about the long journey the characters had to take to find home?

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