Junior high school students are in an important stage of physical and mental development, which is suitable for some classic movies with ideological depth and artistic value. The following are 17 classic movies recommended for junior high school students, which cover different themes and styles, which not only have profound ideological connotations, but also meet the aesthetic needs of teenagers.
1.The Shawshank Redemption
This is a classic film adaptation of the famous writer Stephen King's eponymous **. The film tells the story of Andy Dufrey, a banker who was wrongfully imprisoned, how he spent nearly 20 years in prison and how he eventually managed to escape from prison and find his freedom. The theme of this film is hope, friendship, and freedom, and for junior high school students, it can help them understand what true friendship and freedom are and how to face life's setbacks and difficulties.
2."Forrest Gump".
This is an inspirational film directed by Robert Zemeckis about how Forrest Gump, a man with a low IQ, through his own hard work and courage, becomes a successful entrepreneur and running enthusiast. The theme of this film is courage, perseverance, and not giving up, and for junior high school students, it can help them realize the importance of hard work and perseverance, and stimulate their self-confidence and positivity.
3.The Godfather
It is a gangster film directed by Francis Ford Coppola that has been hailed as a classic in the history of cinema. The film tells the story of an Italian ** party family and how the family's youngest son, Mike, succeeded his father as a gang boss. The film's themes are power, family, and loyalty, and for junior high school students, it can help them better understand the importance of family, friendship, and relationships.
4."Roman Holiday".
This is a classic romantic comedy film about a young princess, Anne, who unfolds a romantic love story with an American journalist while on vacation in Rome. The theme of this film is love, freedom, and responsibility, and for junior high school students, it can help them better understand what true love is, and how to take responsibility for themselves.
5."Life is Beautiful".
It is a war film directed by Roberto Bernini that tells the story of a Jewish man who makes great efforts to protect his son's childlike innocence during World War II. The theme of this film is fatherhood, courage and wisdom, and for junior high school students, it can help them better understand the greatness of fatherhood and the importance of courage in facing adversity.
6."When Happiness Knocks on the Door".
It is an inspirational film starring Will Smith that tells the story of Chris Gardner, a black investment expert, who struggles in the face of adversity and ultimately succeeds. The theme of this film is hard work, perseverance, and success, and for middle school students, it can help them realize the importance of hard work and perseverance to achieve their dreams.
7.Schindler's List
It is a war film directed by Steven Spielberg that tells the story of how a German businessman, Oskar Schindler, saves the lives of thousands of Jews. The theme of this film is humanity, kindness, and courage, and for junior high school students, it can help them better understand the complexity of human nature and the importance of kindness.
8.The Harry Potter series.
This is a film by Jk.A film series based on a fantasy** created by Rowling that tells the adventures of a young wizard, Harry Potter, at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The themes of this series are friendship, courage, and justice, and for middle school students, it can help them develop imagination and creativity while better understanding what true friendship and courage are.
9.Interstellar
This is a science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan that tells the adventure story of a group of astronauts who travel through wormholes in search of a new home for human immigrants. The theme of this film is family, sacrifice and exploration, and for junior high school students, it can help them better understand the meaning of family affection and sacrifice while stimulating their spirit of exploration.
10.The Lion King
It is a classic animated film produced by Disney that tells the story of a lion who finally returns to his hometown and regains the throne after experiencing betrayal and growth by his family. The theme of this film is growth, courage and responsibility, and for junior high school students, it can help them better understand the process of growing up and the importance of courage.
These classic movies not only have attractive plots, but also have deep ideological connotations, which can help junior high school students better understand the world and themselves, while cultivating their aesthetics and values.