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Theme

Unit 2 - Outcome 1

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  • The theme is what the story is ‘saying’ beneath the plot.
  • For example: Cinderella is about a young girl who goes to the ball
  • The themes of Cinderella are about love conquering all, and a ‘nobody’ becoming a ‘somebody’
  • What happens in your film is NOT what your film is actually about.

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What are the themes of the following films?

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What are the themes of the following films?

If you’re forced to leave home,

you may learn to appreciate it

“there’s no place like home”

Finding the courage to believe in yourself

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What are the themes of the following films?

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What are the themes of the following films?

Friendship is more powerful than jealousy

The group is more powerful than the individual

The corruption of power

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What are the themes of the following films?

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What are the themes of the following films?

A father has to learn to let go to truly love his son

it takes courage to become a man

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What are the themes of the following films?

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What are the themes of the following films?

The value of humility

Sometimes you have to rebel against authority to

do what’s right.

good vs evil

coming of age: finding out who you are

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What are the themes of the following films?

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What are the themes of the following films?

good vs evil

The corruption of power

The power of community

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If / Then

  • Themes can also be stated using the words ‘if’ and ‘then’
  • If you stick to yourself, then people will eventually accept you for who you are
  • If you wish for something, then you might get it but it might not be what you really wanted
  • If you never give up, then you might one day achieve your dream

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  • Themes are drawn from your own personal passions, interests, thoughts, opinions and way of looking at the world
  • Deciding on your themes or what your theme is about, before considering plot or character, will help clarify the purpose of your film
  • Themes give your story universal appeal and make your plot and characters relevant and personal to your audience
  • Themes can be derived by echoing the themes, plot structures and ideas of classic stories such as fairy tales, myths, bible stories and historical events

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If / Then

  • Think of a children’s film or story you know well, and state the theme using the If / Then format.