Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope: Guide

A film guide that looks at Star Wars (1977), exploring topics such as heroe
A film guide that looks at Star Wars (1977), exploring topics such as heroe

Ages

11–14

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977), the first Star Wars film ever made, in which young Luke Skywalker sets out to follow his destiny and fight back against an evil empire.


This guide is useful for exploring topics including Film Studies in addition to highlighting themes of family, heroes and villains, fantasy, special effects, stereotypes. 

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  • Film Studies

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