Omar: Film Guide

Omar
Omar

Ages

14–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Related calendar events

International Day of Peace
21 September

A film guide that looks at Omar (2013), a thought-provoking thriller, powerfully mixing personal drama with social critique in the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Religious Education, Politics, Citizenship, History, Geography and PSHE Education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding modern warfare, community, historical events, abuse, foreign language films, love and relationships, and Middle Eastern countries.

This resource includes

This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • Geography
  • History
  • Languages
  • Literacy
  • Politics
  • PSHE Education
  • Religious Education

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