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The Wave: the first autocracy lesson, part 1 (clip 2 of 9)

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The Wave: summary

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

The Wave: Tim becomes Wenger's bodyguard (clip 6 of 9)

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

The Wave - authoritarianism

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GCSE Film Studies TIMELINE

Behind Carol: the photographers who influenced Todd Haynes’ award-winning film

Whiplash - Scene Breakdown, Analysis & Comparison

Secrets of Cinema - Horror

Whiplash's first scene

Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

British Case Study: Attack the Block (2011)

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

How Whiplash Edits Itself

Whiplash: a masterclass in ending a movie

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Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2021

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

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

Key Stage 4 Practical lessons

Coping with exam pressure - a guide for students

Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

Y11 GCSE Drama picnic & Balloon Stomp 2023

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