SCRE E NI N G PA RT IC IPA N T G U ID E In IZIDOR, we are reminded that even in the deepest shadows, a single act of courageous kindness can change a life. Let’s talk about it! Your facilitator will kick off the conversation — just dive into the questions your group finds most interesting.
Observations + Reflections After viewing the film, spend time in your group discussing the following: •
What were you feeling as you watched the story of Izidor?
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What were you wanting to have happen in the film that did happen? What were you wanting to happen that did not?
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What was the most powerful or memorable part of the film for you?
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The film utilizes animation and live action to communicate a message. What message did these visual components communicate to you?
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Were there any characters in the story that you particularly related to? In what ways?
Belonging The tagline of the film is “To belong is to be alive”. •
What is belonging and how does Izidor experience belonging?
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How do Onisa, Dragos and their children create a space of belonging?
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How does experiencing a sense of belonging make Izidor “come alive”?
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Describe an experience in your life where you felt like you truly belonged.
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Describe an experience in your life in which you felt like you absolutely did not belong.
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In what ways are “belonging” and “fitting in” different? What connection do you find between a person’s identity and their sense of belonging?
Courageous Kindness Kindness is different from being nice. Kindness takes courage because it costs us. It requires personal risk with no guarantee of reward. •
How does Onisa display courageous kindness in the film?
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Why is Dragos’ interaction with Izidor important to the story?
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