26.02.2025
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3 min reading 10 Pixar cartoons that will teach your child to fight fears
Pixar films are loved by both kids and adults. Their cartoons are remembered not only for their colorful visuals, but also for their moral: to believe in your dreams and your own strength, no matter what. Directors know which strings of the soul to pull, so when leaving the cinema, viewers often cannot cope with their emotions. "The Incredibles", "Wall-e" - they are not boring and already resemble animated classics. Here are a few films if you again have a question about what to watch with children and how to have a good time. From the newest to the beloved old ones.
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“SOUL”, 2020
Plot: Music teacher Joe has a dream – he wants to give a big concert with a popular saxophonist. His mother is categorically against it, she hopes that her son will be able to provide himself with a decent old age in the future. And when the hero is one step away from fulfilling his dreams, the unexpected happens: he goes to the other world. There he seeks common ground with other souls and rethinks some things.
Leitmotif: This film shows that life is full of little things to admire. It is worth living in the moment and not being buried in fears, not suppressing feelings and affections because of difficulties.
"COCO'S SECRET", 2017
Plot: The family of Miguel, a Mexican teenager, forbids him from playing music. His parents take away his guitar and give him shoes - don't betray, they say, the family craft, the shoe industry. During a holiday, the boy accidentally ends up in the Land of the Dead, where he meets his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. This makes him look at familiar things in a new way.
Keynote: Follow your dreams, no matter what. But don't lose touch with your family. In the most difficult times, they will become a real support. And also - give a second chance to those who have stumbled and admitted their mistake.
"LU", 2017
Plot: Lou is a ghost who lives on the playground and collects forgotten toys and things. When a bully insults the kids by taking their favorite skates and balls, Lou fights back. He reminds them that this robber was once a boy who had something precious taken from him.
Leitmotif: Doing good is much more pleasant than doing evil.
"IN SEARCH OF DORA", 2016
Plot: The sequel to the cartoon "Finding Nemo" revolves around a fish with gaps in her memory. A year after the story with Marlin, who lost his son, Dora begins to remember fragments of her past. Including how she was sucked into a pipe and lost her parents. The fish decides to find them, and she is accompanied by old and new friends.
Leitmotif: Self-love. For a long time, Dory was rejected by society because of her illness. But, having grown up, she realizes that her surroundings love her for who she is, and the fish ceases to be ashamed of her shortcomings. She never despairs, is not afraid to ask for help and always receives it. Almost at every step, small miracles await her, helping her to overcome the path to her goal.
"THE GOOD DINOSAUR", 2015
Plot: An unexpected duo of a dinosaur and a boy named Mowgli find each other at the right moment. Together they confront predators, grow up, and learn to accept themselves and their surroundings with all their flaws.
Leitmotif: Overcoming your fears even when there seem to be only enemies around. Kindness will help you avoid unpleasant situations. The value of family.
"THOUGHTS INSIDE OUT", 2015
Plot: Eleven-year-old Riley not only enters a period of transition - she does it at the same time as moving to a new city and school. Emotions are raging and we see all the events of her life precisely through their interaction. Joy, anger, sadness, disgust and fear argue, show themselves, support each other and the islands of Riley's personality. The same emotions are sitting behind the control panel of the girl's parents and everyone around her.
Leitmotif: The cartoon will remind adults of the chaos that can occur in a teenager's soul and that children's rebellions should be treated with understanding. Children will clearly see how feelings can influence our decisions and behavior. The picture shows that such "negative" emotions as sadness, fear, disgust are very important, they cannot be ignored.
"BRAVE", 2012
Plot: Merida, a princess of Scotland, is trying to get her married off by her parents, but she has her own opinion on the matter. She wants to experience freedom, ride horses, climb mountains and shoot archery, and not follow the adults' ideas about her future. The confrontation almost ends in tragedy.
Leitmotif: Parents and children should be more attentive to each other, think less about public opinion, and choose their desires rather than established traditions.
“Rescue”, 2007
Plot: Remy the rat is in love with cooking, has an incredible sense of smell and taste, and dreams of becoming a chef. Unfortunately, animals have no place in the kitchen, so the rodent joins forces with a cleaner who can't tell a rubber boot from a steak.
Leitmotif: Following a dream when there is no chance of its fulfillment. This also raises family issues. Remy's father, who has long been against his son's hobbies, finally says: We are not chefs, but we are a family! A note to parents that it is important to support children even when you disagree with them.
“FINDING NEMO”, 2003
Plot: Orange clownfish Marlin is caught in a tragedy: he lost his wife and almost all his relatives. After what happened, he takes too much care of his only son. The son rebels and inadvertently falls into the driver's aquarium. The heartbroken father sets out to find his son, making new friends along the way.
Leitmotif: Parents should trust their children more, and they should listen to their elders.
“MONSTERS INC.”, 2001
Plot: The scary monsters under the bed aren't evil at all. It's just their job to scare kids. Once, a very curious little girl, Boo, ends up in Monstropolis, where she makes friends and makes them quite nervous from time to time.
Leitmotif: It is important to learn to deal with your fears, because they will be with you for the rest of your life.
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