Billy Elliot

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DESCRIPTION:

In County Durham, violent strikes are taking place against the closure of British coal mines by Margaret Thatcher. Billy Elliot is an 11-year-old boy raised by a loving yet strict father who encourages his son to train boxing at a local club. However, Billy does not quite find his place in the ring. By chance, he stumbles upon a ballet class. The instructor, Mrs. Wilkinson, claims that a great talent lies dormant within him.

One of the most remarkable duos in cinema history: fourteen-year-old Jamie Bell and fifty-year-old Julie Walters – both received BAFTAs and several other awards for their roles. The film won the hearts of audiences and critics from Austin to Kyiv (6 audience awards).

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LET’S TALK ABOUT:

What was particularly important to you in Billy Elliot’s story?

Assign values (from the list below) that were particularly present in the lives of each character (you may assign several values to one character): Billy, Dad, Brother Tony, Grandma, Mrs. Wilkinson, Miss – friend, Michael – friend.

“Boys do football or boxing, not ballet” – says Billy’s dad – this is a stereotype that the main character breaks – what stereotypes in your life would you like to break?

Do you consider having a passion to be a good thing? Why?

Billy found his unconventional passion – what passions and interests have you already discovered? Are you actively looking for them?

Billy’s dad completely changed his attitude toward his son after their encounter on New Year’s Eve in the sports hall – why? What made such a great impression on him?

To ensure his son’s development, Billy’s father decides to break the strike – he exposes himself to hatred from his fellow workers – in the name of what would you be capable of taking such a step?

Billy knows by heart the letter written to him by his late mother – do you remember what she wanted to tell her son in it?

“Always be yourself” his mother writes at the end of the letter – what do you think it means today to “BE YOURSELF”?

What impact do social media have on “being yourself” in today’s world?

How are we able to truly get to know another person – the truth about them, rather than their public image?

Have you ever had the experience of truly getting to know someone?

How would you like to build relationships with others? Which relationships matter to you the most? Which ones do you feel are missing?

List of values:
Altruism, Assertiveness, Selflessness, Safety, Closeness, Heroism, Patience, Goodness, Spirit, Empathy, Hospitality, Politeness, Generosity, Honor, Humor, Creativity, Loyalty, Wisdom, Courage, Love, Motivation, Hope, Reliability, Nonconformity, Responsibility, Bravery, Composure, Optimism, Openness, Passion, Beauty, Humility, Peace, Ingenuity, Sacrifice, Beauty, Truth, Friendship, Punctuality, Joy, Reason, Integrity, Heart, Strength, Consistency, Respect, Sincerity, Happiness, Transcendence, Care, Honesty, Moderation, Orderliness, Mindfulness, Gratitude, Faith, Credibility, Knowledge, Faithfulness, Freedom, Sensitivity, Support, Compassion, Imagination, Perseverance, Commitment, Life