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The Theory of Everything: Film Guide

The Theory of Everything
The Theory of Everything
Working Title Films

Ages

14–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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A film guide that looks at The Theory of Everything (2104), a moving biopic of the renowned British scientist Stephen Hawking, from his student days in Cambridge to the present.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Science, PSHE Education and Film Studies in addition to highlighting themes surrounding life and death, love and relationships, disabilities and inclusion, historical figures, scientific theories, biographies, and British cinema.

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The Theory of Everything
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The Theory of Everything Film Guide

A short PowerPoint of activities focusing on The Theory of Everything.

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The Theory of Everything Interview

The Theory of Everything Interview with Cast and Director

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This Resource Supports

  • Science
  • PSHE Education
  • Film Studies

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