School of Life

PG-13United States rating20171h 56mDrama, Comedy, Family
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A young boy living in an orphanage is sent to live in the countryside with a kind woman and a gamekeeper. While exploring the vast forest and fields, he learns about nature and makes an unexpected friend. The story follows his journey of discovery in a wild and mysterious landscape.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The film features long takes and a slow contemplative atmosphere centered on nature and rural life. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe vast, misty, and mysterious atmosphere of the wild forest and ponds.
  • Approx.ScaryThe Count suffers a fall from a horse during a hunt.

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  1. 1How did Paul's view of the world change after he moved from the city to the countryside?
  2. 2What did you think about the way Paul and Totoche became friends despite being very different?
  3. 3Why do you think it is important to protect and respect nature?

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