Look at the poster and watch the trailer to answer the following questions :

What is the plot? What is your general impression of this movie?

What do you think the rose stands for?

Comment on the repetition of the phrase “look closer” on both the poster and in the trailer.

Comment on the title.

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Watch these two extracts and answer the questions:

What major information does the spectator learn about the main character in the opening scene?

How would you describe his tone?

What does Lester announce to his family? How do they react?

Describe the main character and his family: what kind of relationships do they have with each other?

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How was the movie received by critics?

What themes are presented?