Mary Anning – Schools Screening
Discovery Film Festival school booking enquiries open on Mon 24 August.
In 1811, Mary Anning spends her days searching for fossils on the Dorset coast. Her father suddenly disappears, leaving behind a mysterious drawing and a struggling family. As we follow Mary on her journey, she goes on to discover more than just fossils: friendships, adventures, and the very start of palaeontology.
The film celebrates the early contributions of real-life British palaeontologist Mary Anning (1799 – 1847), whose discoveries in Jurassic marine fossils on the Southwest coast of England contributed to changes in scientific thinking about prehistoric life. Using stunning 2D animation, where each frame is painstakingly crafted by hand, and a punk rock soundtrack, this is the perfect film to introduce the youngest audiences to the history and legacy of a woman who defied societal expectations. An empowering and inspiring true story about remaining curious and audacious, believing in yourself and questioning the systems that confine you.
Workshop: Mon 2 November, 10:30-11:30
If your class would like to book a creative workshop with activities related to the film, please indicate this preference on our enquiry form. Please note we have a maximum of 45 places for this activity.
Screening time for schools
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Mon 2 November | 12:30 |
Advisory:
Contains themes of parent disappearing, grief and some mild threat. The film deals with the loss of a parent and economic difficulty in the family in an age-appropriate way.
CfE info:
Age recommendation: PG (recommended for ages 7+)
Level: First and Second Level
Curricular subjects: Literacy and English, Languages (French), Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, Expressive Arts, Film & Screen, Social Studies.
Themes: Historical character, women in science, palaeontology, curiosity and resilience, religion dogmatism, defying social conventions and gender-based prejudice in science.
A sensitive and poetic children’s adventure, challenging sexism and social determinism.Teachers Lucie Maupetit and Virginie Bradbury
