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Solving the Many Mysteries of What Became ‘Carol’


The book, which the author prized and later disowned, has been made into a movie starring Cate Blanchett. But in the ’50s, it was adapted as well (though not produced).

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Review: ‘Carol’ Explores the Sweet Science of Magnetism

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Carol Featurette - Costume Design (2015) - Cate Blanchett, Kyle Chandler Drama HD

Carol (2015) Behind the Scenes - Part 1/2

Jonathan Glazer on Under the Skin

Carol (Haynes, 2015)

Why Are Wong Kar-Wei Films so Dreamy?

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

ED LACHMAN talks the cinematography of CAROL: Interview Exclusive

Fallen Angels: A Wong Kar Wai Masterpiece

Film Education resource: House of Flying Daggers

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Sixth Form Course Information

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January 2026 Examinations

Enrichment Opportunities 2025-26

Photography Competition

Parents Evening :: Year 10

December Mock Examinations

Learnit Physics: Formula Practice

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