The Boy and the Beast: Film Guide

A short PowerPoint of activities focusing on The Boy and the Beast. thumbna
A short PowerPoint of activities focusing on The Boy and the Beast. thumbna

Ages

11–14

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at The Boy and the Beast (2015), in which an angry young human runaway called Ren is adopted by Kumatetsu, a bear, who brings him to the land of the beasts as his apprentice.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Art and Design and PSHE Education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding martial arts, growing up and animated film.

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This Resource Supports

  • Art and Design
  • PSHE Education

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