This enormous elephant, who develops a sudden passion for a bicycle and works hard to get it, will surely charm viewers aged 3 and above, especially because of the hero's appearance. The paper cutout animation technique has a lot to do with that: the drawing looks like it was coloured in by kids, giving a certain innocence to the film. This technique, which requires a great deal of work by hand, also creates real closeness between the viewer and the images, as they are actual drawings and actual cutup sheets that move in front of onlookers' eyes. The material is visible, as if you could touch it. Add in captivating music and a nice dollop of humour and the recipe is a winner! But behind the film's attractive visual effects and score, a powerful tale is told. The fact that the main character is a road sweeper is significant. Through this character's struggles children gain an awareness of the importance of keeping their town tidy, not throwing things on the ground and, by extension, of recycling and respecting people who look after the maintenance of public areas. In addition, the friendliness of the elephant encourages children to think about the ideas of sharing and otherness.
