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The Selfish Giant: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at The Selfish Giant (2013), exploring themes of cl
A film guide that looks at The Selfish Giant (2013), exploring themes of cl

Ages

16+

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at The Selfish Giant (2013), a contemporary fable which tells the story of two boys, shunned by their community, who resort to collecting scrap metal for a shady local dealer.

 

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Film Studies and Citizenship in addition to highlighting themes surrounding life & death, friendships and poverty.

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This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • Film Studies

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