Films and Film clips
Film: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
In "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society" (2018) the life of protagonist Juliet Ashton changes forever all because of a book. The setting shifts from London in 1946 to Guernsey during the German WWII occupation and tells the fascinating story of a group of memorable characters.
Explore the historical and cultural context of the movie through these pre-viewing questions and assignments. They will help you get a deeper understanding of some important aspects of the movie. The notes you take whilst watching the movie can result in an oral presentation, a class discussion or a written piece of work.
Use one of the following quotations from the movie as a starting point for a piece of writing.