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CGI Animated Short Film: "Pharaoh" by Derrick Forkel, Mitchell Jao | CGMeetup

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title "Pharaoh," what kind of setting and characters do you expect to see?
What problems might a ruler face in a story about a pharaoh?
Do you think this short film will be more action-focused or more about difficult decisions? Why?

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CGI Animated Short Film: "Pharaoh" by Derrick Forkel, Mitchell Jao | CGMeetup

A prisoner is brought before the ruler (00:00 – 01:58)

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1. Why was the man taken in from the streets?

He was refusing to pay taxes.
He was slandering the ruler's name in front of a crowd.
He was trying to escape the city.
He was stealing from a market.

2. What punishment do the officials say is required for heretics like him?

A fine and public apology
Execution
Forced labour in the temple
Exile from the city

3. What alternative punishment is suggested instead of death?

Make him join the army.
Release him with a warning.
Let him serve labour instead.
Send him to study with priests.

CGI Animated Short Film: "Pharaoh" by Derrick Forkel, Mitchell Jao | CGMeetup

The accused speaks and challenges the ruler (01:58 – 03:24)

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1. What does the man say happened to his sons?

They were taken as soldiers.
They left the country.
They are gone.
They became priests.

2. What does the man blame for ruining his family?

A disease in the city
Building the ruler's father's temple
A flood that destroyed their home
A war with a neighboring kingdom

3. What does the man claim about the ruler's right to rule?

The ruler doesn't deserve to be queen.
The ruler should rule for only one year.
The ruler should share power with priests.
The ruler is too young to rule.

CGI Animated Short Film: "Pharaoh" by Derrick Forkel, Mitchell Jao | CGMeetup

A decision about the body and the people (03:24 – 05:09)

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1. What does someone propose doing with the man's body?

Burning it in the temple
Displaying it outside the wall as a warning
Hiding it in the palace
Sending it to the man's family

2. What does the ruler decide instead?

To display the body for one day only
To throw the body into the river
To give him a proper burial
To wait for the priests' decision

3. What promise does the ruler make about the people?

To build a larger temple
To punish all who complain
To put an end to the suffering of the people
To raise taxes to fund the army

CGI Animated Short Film: "Pharaoh" by Derrick Forkel, Mitchell Jao | CGMeetup

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1. Which theme is most central to the dialogue in this short film?

Sports and competition
Power, justice, and punishment
Romance and friendship
Exploration and discovery

2. Why do the authorities want a harsh punishment (like execution or display of the body)?

To save money on prisons
To prevent others from speaking against the ruler
To entertain the crowd
To follow a foreign tradition

3. What conflict is suggested by the ruler's final lines about ending suffering?

A plan to increase forced labour
An intention to leave the throne immediately
A desire to change the situation, even if the current actions seem harsh
A plan to start a new war

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

CGI Animated Short Film: "Pharaoh" by Derrick Forkel, Mitchell Jao | CGMeetup

Do you agree that treason should always be punished by death? Why or why not?
Is it ever acceptable to punish one person publicly to scare others into obedience?
What responsibilities do leaders have when big projects (like temples) cause suffering for ordinary people?
In the story, someone says "trust me, this is the best course of action." When do you trust advice like that, and when do you question it?