Frankenweenie ()
Directed by: Tim BurtonCast list:
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Genres: Horror / Science Fiction / Comedy / Fantasy / Animation /
Runtime: 87 min.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: English version with subtitles in Spanish
Victor Frankenstien is a bright but outcast student without any friend but his dog Sparky. When the newcomer science teacher Mr. Rzykruski challenges the students to participate in the science fair, Victor's father forces him to play baseball otherwise he would not sign the necessary authorization for his son. During the game, Sparky chases the ball and is hit by a car. Victor recalls Mr. Rzykruski's class about the effects of electricity and successfully resuscitates Sparky using lightning. When the town is invaded by the monsters, Victor and Sparky are the last chance to save the neighbourhood.
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Subjects: English language / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Natural Science / Design and Technology / Audiovisual culture. Cinema. Television. Photography /
Topics: animal world and pets / family, family relationships / educational world, coeducation, teacher-student relationships / death and grief / film adaptation of literary or graphic work /
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Links
Official Website (in Spanish)Quotes 1 (in English)
Quotes 2 (in English)
Movie Photo Album
Song: Strange Love, performed by Karen O.
Interview with Tim Burton, director of the film (in English)
Games (instructions in English)
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