Often, the best way to understand how something works is to deconstruct it.
We want you to choose a film and break it down into a few key scenes to get a greater understanding of what the essential idea or ideas in the film are. What parts actually tell the story?
Think of a film that you really like that could be broken down this way. Then download the attached worksheet and see if you can tell the story of your chosen film in just three key scenes.
Activity
Think of a movie you like and try to break it into its three most important scenes. Don’t think of the funniest scenes or the most dramatic but think of the story itself and the parts that are most important to it. Download the PDF below to help you.