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British Case Study: Attack the Block (2011)


Over the next few weeks, I will be putting up case studies of Hollywood, Independent and British films to help my A level Film Studies...

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Little White Lies 34 - The Attack The Block Issue

Attack the Block revision 1

Attack the Block revision 2

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The Wave: Autocracy clip part 2 (clip 3 of 9)

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Film: camera shots examples

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What happens to your examination script?

BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.

Teacher of History (possibility to combine with a head of year role)

Teacher of Science (possibility to combine with a head of year post)

Local Governing Body Information

Teacher of Mathematics (with specific year group responsibilities for key stage 5)

Teacher of Science

Teacher of Mathematics (possibility to combine with a head of year post)

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Examinations GCSE Film Studies ZEN Attack The Block Sound Assessment House Of Flying Daggers Fallen Angels Yimou Movies Independent Film The Lost Boys Den Of Geek Farrand On Film BBC Test Trustees Mathematics BFI Hitchcock

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