My Life as a Courgette: Film Guide

My Life as a Courgette
My Life as a Courgette

Ages

11–14

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Related calendar events

International Day of Families
15 May

A film guide that looks at My Life as a Courgette (2016), a touching and funny French animation about a little boy nicknamed Courgette who must learn to navigate the new world of the care home he is placed in after his mother passes away.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including PSHE Education and Art & Design in addition to highlighting themes surrounding anti-bullying, life and death and mental health.

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This Resource Supports

  • Art and Design
  • Languages
  • French
  • PSHE Education

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