Atonement: Film Guide

Atonement
Atonement

Ages

14+

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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A film guide that looks at Atonement (2007), an epic tale of love, betrayal and guilt which begins in a country house in 1935 and spans several decades.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Literacy, Citizenship and History in addition to highlighting themes surrounding World War Two, books, ethics, gender, growing up, family and friendships, crime and justice, and British cinema.

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This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • English
  • History
  • Literacy

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