Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, The
PG-13, 2023, Lions Gate Films
Director:
Francis Lawrence
Starring:
Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Viola Davis
Plot:
Coriolanus Snow mentors and develops feelings for the female District 12 tribute during the 10th Hunger Games. (Note: licensees are to use the embedded videos for preview purposes only and they should obtain full-length versions for their public performance needs.)
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Elite trained to be oppressors
Themes: Abuse of Power, Addiction, Cruelty, Evil, Persecution
2
Girl chosen for deadly game
Themes: Meanness, Outward Appearance, Revenge, Tragedy
3
Imagine yourself in their shoes
Themes: Compassion, Concern, Empathy, Prejudice, Trust, Understanding
4
The Hunger Games begin
Themes: Chaos, Danger, Helping Others, Murder, Survival
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Wealthy snobs mock classmates
Themes: Arrogance, Conformity, Gossip, Prejudice, Ridicule
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Girl stands up to oppressors
Themes: Boldness, Defiance, Resistance, Victim Mentality
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Oppressors use hunger as weapon
Themes: Cruelty, Generosity, Hunger, Persecution, Poverty, Survival
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Dishonesty produces deadly results
Themes: Consequences, Deception, Lying
9
Girl risks self to save "enemy"
Themes: Helping Others, Hidden Danger, Rescue, Salvation, Self-Sacrifice, Surprise, Unexpected
10
Humanity by nature is corrupt
Themes: Corruption, Evil, Sin, True Nature
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Man risks life for others
Themes: Apathy, Betrayal, Confronting Evil, Helping Others, Making a Difference, Risk, Self-Sacrifice
12
Girl believes in "natural goodness"
Themes: Corruption, Good vs Evil, Life Choices, Righteousness, Sin, True Nature, Works