Reel - Discussion questions (episode 5)

 

A Very Long Engagement

 

·        Hope is at the core of the film A Very Long Engagement. It is also one of the central tenets of the Christian faith.

Write a brief paragraph (4-6 lines) about hope, outlining what it is and why it is so important for us as Christians.

 

Once Upon A Stable

 

·        In the film Once Upon a Stable, a group of animals prepare for the arrival of a king. However, they soon discover that the king is quite different to what they had expected.

How did Christ’s birth redefine / challenge the popular view of kingship?

 

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

 

·        It can be said that the film Planes, Trains and Automobiles is more than just an entertaining slapstick comedy. What important Christian principles does the film contain?