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Bend It Like Beckham is a comedy film set in London about a young girl with a big and apparently impossible dream. Jessminder Bhamra is a teenager that simply loves football and like very many teenagers, with a heart set on a future as a pro. Why is this dream so unattainable? Well, even if Jessminder is talented, she is a girl and to make it even more complicated – she is a second generation East Indian immigrant. To reach her goal and her aspiration to become a female “Beckham”, she has to bend a number of rules in the close-knit Indian community. The Irish born coach Joe and Jules, her female captain on the team, represent valuable help as well as obstacles on her way to further her goal.

1 Bend it Like Beckham: Film Analysis What do you think are possible themes in this film? Does the film help you understand aspects of multiculturalism? How? Give examples of scenes where we see elements of prejudice or racism. What is the point of showing these scenes? What is your reaction? Which ethnic group does Jesminder represent? Do you believe what she experiences is common to other people with her background? Which do you beleive, are the biggest challenges if you are young and belong to an ethnic minority?

Describe the plot of the film. The movie is about an Indian girl who finds out she is really good at football. She starts playing for a team, however her parents don’t want her to play football and she has to sneak out. At the end she is given a scholarship in the USA and is allowed to go.

Describe the setting of the film. The film is set in an English town.

Who are the main characters? The main character is jess.

Are the main characters static or dynamic? Dynamic

Would you recommend this film to a friend? Why, or why not? Yes, it was a good movie

Why is this film relevant for the topic “Global English”? Because the football team has people from all over the world and they are all speaking English. 2 Comprehension Make questions to these answers: …………………………………………………………………………………………? Because her parents thought football was not suitable for girls. Why didn’t jess’ parents want her to play football? …………………………………………………………………………………………? They lived in London, near Heathrow Airport. Where did jess’ family live. …………………………………………………………………………………………? Her mum and dad, her sister and a lot of aunts and uncles and cousins. What family does jess have?

…………………………………………………………………………………………? She kept the football training a secret from her parents. How did jess keep playing football without her parents letting her. …………………………………………………………………………………………? He thought Jess had an extraordinary talent for football. Why did joe like jess? …………………………………………………………………………………………? They went to Germany to play in a tournament. Why did jess go to Germany? ………………………………………………………………………………………….? Because she was called “Paki” by one of the other players. Why did jess start a fight at the football game. ………………………………………………………………………………………….? Because Jules saw Jess kissing Joe. Why did Jules get mad at Jess? ………………………………………………………………………………………….? Because it was the night of her sister’s wedding. Why was jess not allowed to go to the final of the tournament? …………………………………………………………………………………………..? David Beckham. Who was Jess and Jules’ favorite football player. …………………………..……………………………………………………………….? They went to the USA to play for a professional team for girls. Why did they leave to the USA. 3 Discuss 1. What kind of rules does Jessminder have to bend? 2. What kind of culture clashes do you spot in the clip? 3. How do you think role models like Beckham are important for teenagers?

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