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Ethel & Ernest: Film Guide

Ethel & Ernest
Ethel & Ernest
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Ages

7–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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A film guide that looks at Ethel & Ernest (2016), a nostalgic animated film telling the life story of The Snowman creator Raymond Briggs and how his family survived the war.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including PSHE Education, History and English in addition to highlighting themes surrounding family, growing up, historical periods, community, British cinema, and World War Two.

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Ethel & Ernest Film Guide

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This Resource Supports

  • English
  • History
  • Twentieth Century
  • United Kingdom
  • PSHE Education
  • Economic
  • Health
  • Social
  • Personal

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