| Reż. Peter Weir |
| USA 1989 |
| drama, comedy, coming-of-age |
| 2 godz. 8 min. |
| Robin Williams (John Keating), Robert Sean Leonard (Neil Perry), Ethan Hawke (Todd Anderson), Josh Charles (Knox Overstreet), Gale Hansen (Charlie Dalton), Dylan Kussman (Richard Cameron), Allelon Ruggiero (Steven Meeks), James Waterston (Gerard Pitts), Norman Lloyd (Dyrektor Nolan), Kurtwood Smith (Pan Perry, ojciec Neila) |
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DESCRIPTION:
A drama directed by Peter Weir, set in an elite boarding school, Welton Academy, in the 1950s. The main character is John Keating (Robin Williams), a new English teacher who uses unconventional teaching methods, inspiring his students to think independently, discover their passions, and live life to the fullest in keeping with the motto “carpe diem.” A group of boys, fascinated by his approach, revives the secret “Dead Poets Society”; under the cover of night they read poetry and share their thoughts. Among them are Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke), a quiet and insecure boy, and Neil Perry (Robert Sean Leonard), who discovers a passion for acting within himself, leading to a tragic conflict with his father.
GALLERY:
LET’S TALK ABOUT:
What moved you about this film?
John Keating arrives at a school steeped in tradition – tell us about your own beginnings at a new job or school – how did you find your footing in that situation?
Tradition, Honor, Discipline, and Excellence – these are the “four pillars” – values the school seeks to cultivate – what place do they hold in your life?
The professor uses innovative, sometimes downright eccentric teaching methods – would you like to have met such a teacher during your education? Why?
Tell us about a teacher you remember fondly, who had a positive impact on your life.
What did Professor Keating care about most – what did he want to convey to his students?
The professor became an inspiration for his students – what or who inspires you now?
Who was a particular inspiration to you in the past?
Carpe diem – seize the day, seize the moment – the teacher urges. What does it mean to you today – to seize the day?
The boys establish the titular Society, they read poetry, they play music – what place does contact with culture hold in your life?
O Captain! My Captain! – this is how the students bid farewell to their extraordinary teacher. It was a form of protest that required courage – in what situations are you brave, and in what situations do you lack courage?
The students form an extraordinarily strong bond with the teacher and with one another – tell us about your experience of friendship from your youth.
Which of the values below do you find in “Dead Poets Society”?
Which of them are particularly important to you, and why?
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
