Understanding history and human nature can be both challenging and rewarding, and our 1st Bachillerato students demonstrated just how insightful young minds can be when analyzing complex stories. This term, our English Language classes embarked on a Film Analysis Project with Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit, exploring themes that range from the dangers of indoctrination to the transformative power of empathy and love.
Working in teams, students were assigned a theme such as The Peril of Indoctrination, Humanity Overcoming Prejudice, or Loss of Innocence and Emotional Maturation. While watching the film, they took detailed notes on scenes, characters, and cinematic techniques that illustrated their theme. Afterwards, each team delivered a 3–5 minute oral presentation, explaining their theme with specific examples and reflecting on its moral, social, and historical significance.
One of our students shared, “It made me think about how propaganda can affect people, even children, and how empathy and love can change that.”
Another commented, “I didn’t expect a comedy to teach so much about human nature and history. It made me see the characters’ choices in a new way.”
Throughout the project, learners engaged critically with ideas about prejudice, morality, and ethical decision-making, connecting the story to broader questions about human dignity and the consequences of discrimination. The activity also helped students develop essential skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and oral expression, while encouraging them to reflect on the power of storytelling to foster understanding and empathy.
We are incredibly proud of our students’ creativity, insight, and thoughtful reflections. This project was more than a language task—it was an opportunity to explore history, ethics, and the human experience through the lens of film.
Congratulations to all our learners for their inspiring presentations and meaningful engagement!
