Le Carte is a short film that speaks to the reality of decision making in everyday life.
In the film, Anthony, a typical teenage boy faces the decision to either go out with his friends, or spend time with his elderly grandfather. He strives to balance his time between family and friends since both are important to him.
Teenagers often fall prey to peer pressure. However, Anthony is an example of a mature teenager. He does not give in to peer pressure but rather sticks with his commitments to his family. As Anthony’s friends are overtly concerned with their social life, Anthony is more concerned about time with his grandfather. Even though playing cards with his grandfather may not be the most ideal thing for a teenager who has been invited to go to a party with his friends, Anthony finds value in the time he spends with his family.
The film speaks not only to the reality of a decision some teens might face, but it speaks to the reality of families. The topic of the family has been concern within the Catholic Church, to the point that two Synod of Bishops have been devoted to the topic, leading to the Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia.
“The tensions created by an overly individualistic culture, caught up with possessions and
pleasures, leads to intolerance and hostility in families.” (Amoris Laetitia, 30)
It is with the hope that Le Carte can connect to people of all ages in whatever situation they may be.
Le Carte, is Italian for The Cards. The title, like VACA production’s previous film, Girarsi, once again allows room for one’s own interpretation. The Cards may literally refer to the cards used by Anthony and his grandfather, but it may also refer to the metaphor, “the cards of life”.
In the film, Anthony, a typical teenage boy faces the decision to either go out with his friends, or spend time with his elderly grandfather. He strives to balance his time between family and friends since both are important to him.
Teenagers often fall prey to peer pressure. However, Anthony is an example of a mature teenager. He does not give in to peer pressure but rather sticks with his commitments to his family. As Anthony’s friends are overtly concerned with their social life, Anthony is more concerned about time with his grandfather. Even though playing cards with his grandfather may not be the most ideal thing for a teenager who has been invited to go to a party with his friends, Anthony finds value in the time he spends with his family.
The film speaks not only to the reality of a decision some teens might face, but it speaks to the reality of families. The topic of the family has been concern within the Catholic Church, to the point that two Synod of Bishops have been devoted to the topic, leading to the Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia.
“The tensions created by an overly individualistic culture, caught up with possessions and
pleasures, leads to intolerance and hostility in families.” (Amoris Laetitia, 30)
It is with the hope that Le Carte can connect to people of all ages in whatever situation they may be.
Le Carte, is Italian for The Cards. The title, like VACA production’s previous film, Girarsi, once again allows room for one’s own interpretation. The Cards may literally refer to the cards used by Anthony and his grandfather, but it may also refer to the metaphor, “the cards of life”.