Arrietty: Film Guide

Arrietty
Arrietty

Ages

5–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Related calendar events

World Book Day
2 March

A film guide that looks at Arrietty (2011), in which an exquisite animation and lively score creates a fantastical backdrop for this classic story about the little people who 'borrow' everyday objects.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Art and Design, English and Film Studies in addition to highlighting themes surrounding family, friendships, life and death, growing up, books and plays, folk and fairy tales, and visual arts.

This resource includes

This Resource Supports

  • Art and Design
  • English
  • Film Studies

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