Romeo + Juliet: Film Guide

Romeo + Juliet
Romeo + Juliet

Ages

14–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Related calendar events

Shakespeare Week
15 March - 21 March

A film guide that looks at Romeo + Juliet (1996), a loud and colourful adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play about two star-crossed lovers from bitterly feuding families.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including English Literature, Film Studies and Media Studies in addition to highlighting themes surrounding law and order, family, friendships, love and relationships, gangs, directors, and Shakespeare.

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This Resource Supports

  • English
  • Film Studies
  • Literacy
  • Media Studies

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