Real Shorts

Synopsis

A pack consisting of teaching guide and DVD compilation of short documentary and non-fiction films selected to help in teaching students from year 7 upwards to grasp the difference between fiction and non-fiction and decide whether they are being offered information or opinion, and the level of bias or objectivity of a text. Each film has been chosen because it is well made, has a number of interesting features and is layered with several meanings. The films included are: HOUSING PROBLEMS (Edgar Anstey/Arthur Eldon); HOLIDAY (John Taylor); TOMORROW’S SATURDAY (Michael Grigsby); SILENCE (Sylvie Bringas & Orly Yadin); BLIGHT (John Smith); I LOVE MY NAILS (Katherine Freeman); I EXPECT JOAN FEELS THE SAME (Sophie Williams); THE URBAN SAVANNAH (Matthew Cook/Vince Lund); FERMENT (Tim Macmillan); HIDDEN [GOMD] (David Aronowitsch/Hanna Heilborn/Mats Johansson); BUSH BIKES (David S. Vadiveloo).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2006

Year of production

1935-2003

Documentation

Teaching guide and online notes at www.bfi.org.uk/ realshorts

Uses

Key stage 3 upwards

Subjects

English language and literature; Film Studies

Keywords

documentary films; media education; short films; non-fiction

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£49.95

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

125 minutes

Year

2006

Publisher

Name

Palgrave Macmillan

Distributor

Name

BFI Education Resources

Email

education@bfi.org.uk

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk/education External site opens in new window

Phone

0870 241 3764

Fax

01634 290175

Address

PO Box 105
Rochester
ME2 4BE