- PLOT AND SETTING:
What is the main story about in “Escape from Pretoria”?
- The real-life prison break of two political captives, from Pretoria is a race-against-time thriller set in the tumultuous apartheid days of South Africa.
Where does the movie take place, and how does the place make the story more exciting?
- It is set in apartheid-era South Africa and deals with political issues and themes of racism.
2. CHARACTERS:
Who are the main people in the movie, and why are they trying to change things?
- Plot. In 1978 Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee; two white South Africans, are carrying out an anti-apartheid mission in South Africa
How do the characters feel about each other?
- So I’m happy to have another prison escape movie that adores to defy the government and escape
what Important choices did the characters make?
- He has made such brilliant choices in his career since leaving behind his Harry Potter characters this is really a great choice and he does brilliantly.
3. THEMES AND MESSAGES:
What big ideas are talked about in the movie?
- As true stories that feel inherently suited to be told on the big screen go the tale of apartheid prisoners Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee would be hard to beat.
What do you think the filmmakers want us to learn from the story?
- The film and its makers trust us to understand the obvious and get on the title premise.
4. HISTORY:
What was happening in South Africa during the time when the movie is set?
- The movie starts with an introduction to the political events taking place in south African during the time more precisely the apartheid.
Is there anything in the movie that you recognize from history class?
- Yes, the inequality between racists.
5. STORYTELLING:
Did the movie keep your attention? Why or why not?
- Escape from Pretoria holds its tension and suspense throughout and kept me on the edge of my seat the real-life background to this added an extra layer of interest. incredible true story.
What things in the movie made it interesting or exciting?
- It’s very exciting while not afraid to show the horrors of the South African prison system at the same time.
6. LOOK AND SOUND:
How did the movie look? did it seem real?
- The dramatization of the 1979 jailbreak is an entertaining watch but fails to fully reckon with the deeper struggles of South Africa’s apartheid past.
Did the music make the movie more interesting? How?
- Yes, because this was a character you felt very sympathetic towards.
7. CHARACTER CHANGE:
Did any if the characters change during the movie? How?
- Yes, in Escape from Pretoria, the characters time Jenkin and Stephen Lee undergo significant changes throughout the movie.
What important choices did the characters make?
- The characters make several critical choices in their attempt to break free from prison.
8. SYMBOLS AND IDEAS:
Were there any special signs or things that showed up a lot in the movie? What did they mean?
- Yes, Some certain symbols and signs appeared often overall these symbols emphasized the challenges and risks involved in planning and executing their escape from Pretoria prison.
What do you think the movie was trying to tell us about life or the world?
- The movie likely aimed to showcase the resilience, determination, and bravery of individuals in the face of adversity it may also have highlighted the importance of fighting for freedom and justice even in the most challenging circumstances.
9. YOUR THOUGHTS:
How did watching the movie make you feel? did you learn anything new?
- Watching it may have made me feel inspired by the character’s courage and determination to fight for their freedom.
What parts of the movie did you like best and why?
- I liked the suspenseful moments during the escape planning and execution it kept me on the edge of my seat and made me root for the characters even more.
10. TODAYS WORLD:
Do you think the things happening in the movie still happen in the world today? How?
- Yes, unfortunately the themes of political imprisonment, oppression, and the fight for freedom depicted in escape from Pretoria are still relevant in today’s world
What can we learn from the movie to make our world better?
- Escape from Pretoria is a powerful and inspiring story that teaches us the importance of standing up for what is right even in the face of great adversity standing up against injustice, working together great, using creativity and resourcefulness.