World Cinema and Symbolism

World Cinema and Symbolism

Grade 8 · ELA · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can explain how filmmakers use symbolism to explore social issues in world cinema, using examples from *Pan's Labyrinth*, *Jojo Rabbit*, and *Parasite*.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

How Filmmakers Create Depth — Symbolism Explained

Practice Questions

11 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

In *Parasite*, describe one instance of symbolism related to social class and explain how it contributes to the film's commentary on this issue. In *Jojo Rabbit*, identify a symbol used to represent the dangers of Nazi ideology and explain how the film uses this symbol to explore the social issue of prejudice.

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