Fabulous Films - Lower secondary
42 – The True Story of an American Legend
Year
8./9./10.
Category
- Biography
- Drama
- Basketball
Information
Based on the true story of Jackie Robinson. Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon, at Platekompaniet and at Google Store – Films.
A Girl Like Her
Year
(9.)/10.
Category
- Drama
Information
The film demands a student group that is somewhat mature, in order to be able to discuss and take in this topic. We therefore suggest to use the film with 10th graders or a mature group of 9th graders. Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon and Netflix.
A Shine of Rainbows
Year
8./9./10.
Category
- Drama
Information
Based on a novel by Lillian Beckwith (1911). Film with English subtitles can be found at Platekompaniet.
Billy Elliot
Year
8./9./10.
Category
- Drama
- Music
- Romance
Information
Novelization of the manuscript by Melvin Burgess (2001). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon, at PLatekompaniet and on Netflix.
Bridge to Terabithia
Year
8./9./10.
Category
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
Information
Based on the novel by Katherine Paterson (1996). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon and at Platekompaniet.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Year
8./9./10.
Category
- Comedy
Information
Based on the novel by Jeff Kinney (2007). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon, at Platekompaniet and at Google Store – Films.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Year
8./9./10.
Category
- Adventure
- Fantasy
Information
Based on the novel by J. K. Rowling (2001). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon, at Google Store – Films and on Netflix.
Hidden Figures
Year
8./9./10.
Category
- Biography
- Drama
- Historical
Information
Based on the novel by Margot Lee Shetterly (2016). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon.
Hugo Cabret
Year
8./9./10.
Category
- Adventure
- Drama
Information
Based on the novel by Bryan Selznik (2008). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon, at Platekompaniet and on Google Store – Films.
Life of Pi
Year
9./10.
Category
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
Information
Based on the novel by Yann Martel (2001). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon, at Platekompaniet and on Google Store – Films.
Skin
Year
10.
Category
- Biography
- Drama
Information
Based on the book by Judith Stone (2007). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon.
Slumdog Millionaire
Year
9./10.
Category
- Drama
- Romance
Information
Based on the novel by Vikas Swarup (2005). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Year
9./10.
Category
- Drama
- War
Information
Based on the novel by John Boyne (2006). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon, at Platekompaniet and on Netflix.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Year
8./9./10.
Category
- Biography
- Drama
Information
Based on the autobiography by William Kamkwamba (2009). The film will be released in the fall of 2018. Film with English subtitles can be found at…
The Giver
Year
9./10.
Category
- Drama
- Romance
- Science Fiction
Information
Based on the novel by Lois Lowry (2006). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon.
The Secret Garden
Year
8./9./10.
Category
- Drama
- Family
- Fantasy
Information
Based on the novel by Francess H. Burnett (1911). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon, at Platekompaniet and on Google Store – Films.
The Secret Life of Bees
Year
9./10.
Category
- Drama
Information
Based on the novel by Sue Monk Kidd (2001). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon, at Platekompaniet and on Google Store – Films.
Tsotsi
Year
10.
Category
- Drama
- Crime
Information
Based on the novel by Athol Fugard (2005). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon and at Platekompaniet.
Whale Rider
Year
8./9./10.
Category
- Drama
- Family
Information
Based on the novel by Witi Ihimaera (1987). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon and at Platekompaniet.
Wonder
Year
8./9./10.
Category
Drama
Family
Information
Based on the novel by R. J. Palacio (2013). Film with English subtitles can be found on Amazon.