A dystopian movie drama about power, subversion and the lengths some people will go to protect their family: In Katniss’ world, survival is everything. She lives in a poor, rural district of a future version of the North-American continent re-shaped by a disaster. For the meagre support provided by the Capitol, all the districts have to accept its total dominance. Case in point, every year the Capitol holds the so-called Hunger Games: People from the different districts are forced to take part in a game which only allows for one survivor, and this year the pick lands close to home for Katniss.

This film is suited for interdisciplinary teaching with regard to Social Studies – concerning rights and freedom – and Ethics – concerning choice and doing what is right.

Film/Novel/Series · United States · 2012