Heidi debuted on TV half a century ago. There animated series about the little girl who runs around the mountains comes to life from the pages of the Swiss writer Johanna Spyri who spent his childhood in the snow-capped Alps. Produced by the Japanese studios Zuiyo, the cartoon for directed by Isao Takahata featured master Hayao Miyazaki in the role of set designer. Consisting of 52 episodes, Heidi it aired for the first time in 1974 on Rai Uno. The animated series, like the book, tells the adventures of a 5-year-old orphan, Heidiwho lives with his gruff but caring grandfather on a cabin in the Swiss mountains. Heidi He has two friends, the shepherd Peter and a disabled girl named Clara. There is also an antagonist: Miss Rottenmeier. She is the very strict housekeeper for whom every little action of hers is a cause for scandal.
Driven by the catchphrase (Heidi, Heidi, the goats say hello…), the animated series became an irresistible phenomenon, capable of infecting generations with its good feelings. A coming-of-age novel focused on the values of friendship, family and empathy. Here, 10 things we learned from the little girl who lives in the mountains.
The wisdom of older people
See Heidi's grandfather. A gruff man but with a heart of gold who teaches her practically everything. From the secrets of the mountain to respect for nature and its creatures.
Whoever finds a goat finds a treasure
Environmentalism is one of the central themes of the anime. Heidi doesn't want toys or nice clothes, she just wants contact with nature and her very famous goats.
Those who truly love you leave you free
Peter, the little shepherd who has a crush on Heidi and struggles to accept the fact that the little girl can have more than one friend, knows something about it. This makes him jealous of Clara.
The virtue of discipline
Miss Rottenmieir knows this well. The very strict housekeeper for whom Heidi's slightest action is a source of shock.
Non-formal education as a tool for inclusion
Formal education in Heidi's case will not have positive outcomes. Even less so for Clara, the disabled girl forced to live a life of boredom and solitude in the city. Clara needs emotions, sincere and less formal affections.
To have rosy cheeks, as if kissed by the sun…
The secret is to apply a good blush stick.
Heidi's St. Bernard dog…
It is a very patient breed, especially with children.
Goat's milk…
It has anti-inflammatory properties. Rich in calcium and phosphorus, it is useful for strengthening bones.
Heidi's cabin really exists
It is located in the town of Heididorf, near Maienfeld, in Grisons. Today it is a museum.
Never underestimate the healing power of nature
After lots of exercise and spending time outdoors, Clara will finally be able to walk.
Source: Vanity Fair
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