3 remaining presentations and film

TODAY WE ARE GOING TO COMPLETE OUR PRESENTATIONS

The countries which are left are:
IRELAND     Zinhle, Elisabeth, Jesper
BAHAMAS   Elin A, Marcus A, Linnea E
UK                Erik H, Veronica, Hannes

Then we shall be looking at the first part of our film
"Billy Elliot"

Here are the questions to answer afterwards

   

1.                 In what kind of environment does the film take place? (town-country, rich-poor etc)

2.                 Describe Billy’s family situation.

3.                 Despite the lack of money, Billy’s Dad still pays for Billy to go boxing every week. Why do you think his Dad does that?

4.                 **How are Billy’s father and brother portrayed? Describe them.

5.                 What do you think dancing means to Billy? How can we see that in the film?

6.                 What do you think of the music in the film?

7.             **Describe the music in the film. How did the music help setting the mood? Give an example.

8.                 ** In the film you rarely see the sky. What do you think that symbolises?

9.                 What makes Billy’s dad change his mind about helping him apply to the Royal Ballet School?

10.            ** What do you think Billy’s Dad was thinking when he saw Billy dancing for his friend Michael. Try to describe how you think his thoughts went.

11.            ** What role does Billy’s  dead mother play in the film?

12.    What do you think is the message with the film? How did it make you feel? Would you recommend the film to a friend? Why/why not?

 

The questions with two stars give a chance to reach a higher grade.

We will see the second half of the film tomorrow.