Rafa
The film begins late one summer night, Rafa learns that his mother is arrested by the police. He crosses the bridge into the city on the motorbike of his friend to go and see his mother and wait for her release.
Directed by João Salaviza, Rafa was awarded the Golden Bear for best short film at the Berlinale 2012.
A recorded interview with Director of Rafa, João Salaviza is available in the Masterclasses page of this website. This Q&A webinar was recorded in December 2020 with our Portuguese partners Os Filhos de Lumière. The conversation has been split into 4 bit size masterclasses for your classroom. João Salaviza discusses in detail each stage of Rafa film production.
Lesson Plans
A short film review about 'Rafa'
Lesson Plan One KS3 (Nerve)
The lesson plan will enable students to creatively analyse Rafa, developing their awareness of the current situation that many children in disadvantaged Europe find themselves in.
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Lesson Plan Two KS3 (Czech)
The students will become familiar with the basic Rights of the Child.
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Work Sheets
Worksheet One KS3 (Nerve)
This worksheet will help pupils improve their understanding of the metaphorical language used in cinema by analysing Rafa.
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Worksheet Two KS3 (Czech)
The worksheet provide the support material for the Rights of the Child lesson.
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Rafa Q&A (Czech)
Rafa Q&A provides research material on the film and its subject matter.
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An Introduction to Film Language
Additional support material: An Introduction to Film Language using the 3C's & 3S's, Camera Shots and Angles.
