Getting to Know… También la lluvia

Suitable for:
Edexcel AS & A Level

Ready-to-use research tasks, worksheets, background information and practice exam questions ensure comprehensive understanding of Icíar Bollaín’s award-winning drama. Students will get to know the film También la lluvia inside out and be fully prepared for their AS and A Level writing exams.

Written specifically for the 2016 specification, the structure offers the perfect balance between guided classwork and independent study:

  • Before: Introductory tasks covering social, historical and political context – including the conquest of South America – provide students with the basic knowledge to begin their study.
  • During: The comprehensive scene-by-scene analysis ensures thorough understanding. Students will consolidate their knowledge of the events of the film while exploring themes such as rights of indigenous populations and the nature of filmmaking.
    • Full analysis of cinematic techniques helps students to think critically
    • Activities include vocabulary, translation, comprehension, writing, speaking and more
  • After: Dedicated exam-preparation section with exam-style practice questions and essay-writing guidance.
    • With essay-marking activities to help students understand what makes a good essay