My Neighbour Totoro: Film Guide

My Neighbour Totoro
My Neighbour Totoro

Ages

5–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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A film guide that looks at My Neighbour Totoro (1988), a sweet, imaginative animated fable about a girl and her sister who move to a forest which is full of friendly spirits.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Moving Image Arts and PSHE Education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding friendships, magic, family, growing up, rural life, Asian countries, directors, visual arts and national cinemas.

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This Resource Supports

  • Moving Image Arts
  • PSHE Education

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