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The BFG (2016): Film Guide

The BFG (2016)
The BFG (2016)
The BFG © DISNEY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Ages

7–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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Roald Dahl Day
13 September

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A film guide that looks at The BFG (2016), in which a lonely orphan girl is whisked away to Giant Country where she encounters a Big Friendly Giant. But that's just the start of her adventures.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including PSHE Education and Literacy in addition to highlighting themes surrounding anti-bullying, friendships, growing up, magic, monsters, Roald Dahl, directors, and British cinema.

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The BFG (2016) Film Guide

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  • Literacy
  • English
  • PSHE Education

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