Hildegard: A Duck Film (Study Guide)

Hildegarde is a saxony duck, the beloved pet of three children who are dealing with the recent death of their father. The film 'Hildegarde' explores a range of serious and sensitive issues such as loss, grief, family relationships, honesty, trust and the illegal export of native birds, within a story that balances drama and humour. In this study guide, Christine Evely suggests classroom activities which explore the film and its themes including: film reviews, characterization, narrative and use of the camera to tell a film story.