Getting to Know... Rosenstrasse
Suitable for:
- Edexcel AS & A Level
Ready-to-use research tasks, worksheets, background information and practice exam questions ensure comprehensive understanding of Rosenstrasse. Students will get to know this film centred on mixed marriages, bravery and hardships suffered in Nazi Germany and be fully prepared for the Edexcel writing exam. The structure offers the perfect balance between guided classwork and independent study:
- Before: This section introduces students to the director and the socio-historical background that shaped the key themes in the film.
- During: Sections divided chronologically into scenes, and a variety of activities, enable students to break down the plot for enhanced comprehension and analysis of the themes.
- After: Students will delve into the characters, symbolism and cinematic techniques for more in-depth learning. Writing tips, exam-style questions and model essays provide final preparation for the exam.
- Answers are provided for all activities, including model essays and indicative content for the exam-style questions.
Attributions
Synopsis attribution: Capture of the film Rosenstrasse courtesy of Margarethe von Trotta, Creative Commons Licence ShareAlike 4.0