Fate, Chance and Fabulous Destiny: Amelie in the Classroom

Amélie lends itself perfectly to the study of a film as text in English from Years 9 to 11. It deals with ideas ranging from fate and chance to the complexities of human interaction, all wrapped in a visually superb story about the life of a woman who seeks meaning through helping others and, eventually, the search for true love. The concepts and ideas discussed in this article are not exhaustive and are intended to provoke discussion and activity around the film.

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