Mascot, The

The Mascot is the story of one man's struggle to rediscover his identity, 'stolen' by the Nazis during the Second World War.
From both contemporary and historical perspectives, The Mascot traces the journey of Alex Kurzem, a long-term resident of Melbourne, to reclaim his past in wartime Europe. Saved from certain death by the same Nazi soldiers who killed his family, these soldiers transformed him into their five-year-old mascot.
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The Mascot will have relevance to students of History, Cultural studies, Jewish studies, Australian studies, Studies of Society and Environment, English, and Media studies. The film is suitable for students from middle to senior secondary school, and at the tertiary education level. Many of the activities are based on an integrated curriculum approach, drawing on literacy and investigative skills, as well as content understanding from other disciplines.