The Man Who Invented Christmas
This film follows the famous author Charles Dickens as he struggles with financial pressure and a creative block while trying to write a new book. He finds inspiration in the streets of London and begins to imagine a character who will change how people celebrate the holiday. It is a period piece that explores the challenges of being a writer and the importance of family.
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This film follows the famous author Charles Dickens as he struggles with financial pressure and a creative block while trying to write a new book. He finds inspiration in the streets of London and begins to imagine a character who will change how people celebrate the holiday. It is a period piece that explores the challenges of being a writer and the importance of family.
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What's in it
- Scary
- None
- Violence
- None
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Some
- Pace
- Gentle
- This is a period drama with long scenes and a slow narrative build that allows the story to breathe. Estimated
Scary moments
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Talk about it after
- 1Why do you think the author chose to write about a character who could change for the better?
- 2How did the author's personal memories of his childhood affect the way he wrote his stories?
- 3What parts of the holiday season do you think are the most important to share with others?
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