School Programs
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories
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Rolf de Heer,
115 mins,
Australia/France/Spain/Netherlands,
2001.
Set in the Amazon jungle, this film centres on Antonio Bolivar (Richard Dreyfuss), a 60-year-old recluse living in a backwater town.
This lecture looks at the film's exploration of colonialism and environmental destruction. It will also examine Rolf de Heer's representation of the positive and negative forces at the heart of human nature by focusing on Antonio and his passion for love stories.
This program can also be requested as an ESL session.
Teacher Development
This twilight session provides teachers with an opportunity to refresh their approach to teaching The Old Man Who Read Love Stories . Teaching notes and catering will be provided.
Levels: Year 12 (VCE) | Teacher Development
Study Areas: VCE English, Units 3 and 4, Area of Study 2 (Read and Respond)
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Student Lecture
Mon 14 May 2012, 10am (ESL)
Wed 16 May 2012, 10am
Tue 24 Jul 2012, 10am (ESL)
Mon 10 Sep 2012, 10am
Other dates also available (subject to availability)
Teacher Development
Event scheduled for Wed 28 Mar has been cancelled.
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Student Lecture: $12 per student (minimum 30 students)
Teacher Development: $50
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