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EDFU Movie Lab . Plan for Today. Background on the Movie and the Story 5-10 min. Watch, think and learn 60 minutes Discuss and Share 5-10 minutes. The Movie. Released in 2008 Directed by Danny Boyle Adapted from the novel Q & A (2005) by Vikas Swarup .
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EDFU Movie Lab March 2010, Lanaghan
Plan for Today Background on the Movie and the Story 5-10 min. Watch, think and learn 60 minutes Discuss and Share 5-10 minutes March 2010, Lanaghan
The Movie Released in 2008 Directed by Danny Boyle Adapted from the novel Q & A (2005) by VikasSwarup. available at your local library or bookstore March 2010, Lanaghan
Awards 8 Academy Awards (Oscars ) 2009 Best Movie Best Director (Danny Boyle) Best Writing 7 BAFTA Awards Best Film 5 Critics' Choice Awards (US/Canada) 4 Golden Globes Others – U.S., Canada, UK March 2010, Lanaghan
The stars Frieda Pinto, Dev Patel March 2010, Lanaghan
Doha Tribeca Film FestivalOct-Nov. 2009 March 2010, Lanaghan
The Story Jamal Malik, an 18 year old from the slums of Mumbai He is winning millions on the TV Quiz show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” suspected of cheating arrested , interrogated , tortured tells the story of his life to prove that he really knows the answers. But …. Why is Jamal, really on the show? Watch the movie, follow the story the answer is found in Jamal’s past…… March 2010, Lanaghan
Rules of the Game Correct answer - win the money. How much? 1stquestion = 1000 rupees 2nd: 4000 3rd: 16,000 4th: 250,000 5th: 1,000,000 6th: 2,500,000 Don’t know the answer - 3 “lifelines” ask the _______________ 50/50 (choose between just ___ answers) Phone a ____________________________ Check your handout for the questions and vocab Let’s watch…
While you Watch • What is the story behind each answer? 2. Do you think Jamal is a genius? Why or why not? For which question does he use a lifeline? 3. Notice differences between Jamal and his brother Salim. 4. Is Jamal very interested in money? 5. How do you think Jamal came to be on this quiz show???? March 2010, Lanaghan
After you watch • Discuss in class or with your friends • Practice telling the story behind the questions March 2010, Lanaghan