The Boy Who Turned Yellow: Film Guide

The Boy Who Turned Yellow
The Boy Who Turned Yellow

Ages

5–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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World Space Week
4 October - 10 October

A film guide that looks at The Boy Who Turned Yellow (1972), a British sci-fi from esteemed director Michael Powell which combines fantasy and adventure.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Science and History in addition to highlighting themes surrounding friendship, aliens, British cinema, visual arts and national cinemas.

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This Resource Supports

  • History
  • Science

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