The Princess Bride: Film Guide

The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride

Ages

7–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at The Princess Bride (1987), which takes apart the traditional damsel-in-distress story and puts it back together again. A classic for children of all ages.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including English, Literacy and PSHE Education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding literature and adaptations, storytelling, folk and fairy tales, health and wellbeing, and love and relationships.

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  • Literacy

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