An adaptation of a short story by Katherine Mansfield, presenting a story about a garden party which continues uninterrupted by a neighbourhood death. Helps stimulate discussion on the meaning of death. A sensitive approach to a difficult theme. It is recommended that teachers preview this film before screening.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504347
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Death
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Death
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)