Film - Elf - Into Film

Year

2003

Duration

97 minutes

Genres

Comedy

Language

English (English subtitles)

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Synopsis

It's never easy finding out that you're not who you thought you were - but that's exactly what happens to Buddy the Elf. Having spent his whole life in the North Pole working for Santa Claus with his fellow elves, he learns that he was in fact adopted by his elf father - and if that wasn't enough, he finds out that he's human too! Shocked and confused, Buddy sets off to New York to track down his real father - beginning a magical, hugely funny Christmas adventure that will appeal to both elves and humans.

Director/s

Jon Favreau

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mild bad language, sex references

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Elf: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at Elf (2003), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

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Into Film Festive Quiz 2021

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Into Film's Christmas Quiz 2020

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After a long year, enjoy watching some festive classics and have fun testing your club members with our Christmas Quiz!

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Into Film's Festive Quiz 2022

Christmas Day, 25 Dec

Enjoy a brand new edition of the annual Into Film Festive Quiz to round off another busy school term!

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Our Into Film Club of the Month for March 2018 is Bunscoil An Iuir in Newry, Northern Ireland, who have seen a great benefit to children's social skills.

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What films would Roald Dahl be making if he were alive today?

13 Sep 2016 BY Joe Ursell

To mark Roald Dahl Day and the great storyteller's centenary, we explore his wide-reaching influence and consider what sort of films he might be making today.

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Christmas on Film

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Elf

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Year

Duration

Genres

Language

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Also available with this film on Into Film+

3 RESOURCES & 1 INTO FILM+ PLAYLIST

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Classification

Engaging for ages

Also available with this film on Into Film+

3 RESOURCES & 1 INTO FILM+ PLAYLIST

Resources To Use With This Film

Elf: Film Guide

Into Film Festive Quiz 2021

Christmas Day, 25 Dec

Into Film's Christmas Quiz 2020

Christmas Day, 25 Dec

Into Film's Festive Quiz 2022

Christmas Day, 25 Dec

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