Understanding 'Machuca' Movie Themes

Understanding 'Machuca' Movie Themes

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video discusses the film 'Machuca', a co-production available on Netflix, set in Chile during the 1973 coup. It explores the political and social divide through the story of Gonzalo, a student at a Catholic elite school. The film highlights themes of social inequality and political tension, with a sensitive portrayal of friendship amidst a backdrop of historical events. It also includes humor and pays homage to the classic film 'Goodbye, Children'.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries co-produced the movie 'Machuca'?

Chile, France, Spain, England

Chile, Brazil, Spain, England

Chile, France, Portugal, England

Chile, France, Spain, Italy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year is the plot of 'Machuca' set?

1973

1970

1985

1980

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the main character in 'Machuca'?

Juan

Carlos

Pedro

Gonzalo

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of school does Gonzalo attend?

Private secular school

Elite Catholic school

Public school

Military school

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the leftist priest play in the school?

He is a counselor

He is the director

He is a teacher

He is the principal

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the dual significance of the movie's title 'Machuca'?

It refers to a place and a historical event

It refers to a character and what happens to the country

It refers to a place and a character

It refers to a character and a historical event

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What social issue is sensitively portrayed in 'Machuca'?

Racial inequality

Economic inequality

Gender inequality

Social inequality

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