make up

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEshVJ1IECw

In this Spanish Christmas advert, we see a grandad secretly practice applying make up in the weeks building up to a family meal. We assume he wants to wear the make up, but when the family arrive, the real reason becomes clear. This short film is a fantastic opportunity for older children to discuss gender identity, trans awareness, family support and inclusion.

Watch the film till 1:45 and then discuss:

• what is Grandad is doing at the start of the film?
• why is he locking the door and hiding the makeup?
• how do you think he feel about what he is doing?
• what look does the shop assistant give him? Why, what are they thinking?
• what happens at the bus stop
• what do you think is the story here?

watch the rest of the film and then discuss

• now what do we realise is happening here?
• How is Alvaro feeling when Grandad does their makeup?
• How is Grandad feeling when he does Alvaro's makeup?
• How do the family react when they see Alvaro with makeup and Grandad?
• Why does the name Alvaro change to Ana?
• what is this film about?
• What law in the UK protects trans people? Which British value is this about?
• "The magic is not only in Christmas. It is also in all of us" what does that mean?
• why is this about no outsiders?

No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat

www.no-outsiders.com