
Personal History of David Copperfield, The
PG, 2019, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Director:
Armando Iannucci
Starring:
Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie, Morfydd Clark, Tilda Swinton
Plot:
A modern take on Charles Dickens's classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles.
1
Donkey Free Zone
Themes: Discovery, Family, Irritation, Misunderstanding, Overreact
2
I pretend he speaks
Themes: Communication, Encouragement, Flirting, Playing Along, Romance
3
Man releases troubling thoughts by gluing them to kite
Themes: Anxiety, Enjoying Life, Freedom, Mental Illness, Thoughts, Worry
4
Boy struggles to learn under impatient teacher
Themes: Instruction, Learning, Motivation, Pressure
5
Young man receives bad news of mother's death
Themes: Bad News, Loss, Storms of Life
6
Student gains popularity by putting others down
Themes: Approval, Desire to Please, Popularity, Teen Issues
7
Wealthy woman disdains orphan for low position
Themes: Judging, Materialism, Prejudice, Success
9
Man risks his life to save worst enemy
Themes: Helping Others, Rescue, Salvation, Self-Sacrifice