Dhanak (Rainbow): Film Guide

This image from Dhanak shows the characters holding hands in uniform.
This image from Dhanak shows the characters holding hands in uniform.

Ages

7–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Nation

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

A film guide that looks at Dhanak (Rainbow (2015), in which an Indian brother and sister trek across Rajesthan to meet a film star. 

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Citizenship and Geography in addition to highlighting themes surrounding inequalities, such as everyday life and health.

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This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • Geography

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