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The Third Man: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at The Third Man (1949), exploring its key topics a
A film guide that looks at The Third Man (1949), exploring its key topics a

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14+

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at The Third Man (1949), a classic noir about a writer who sets out to discover what happened to his dead friend in post-war Vienna.

 

This guide is useful for exploring Film Studies and History in addition to highlighting themes surrounding ethics, World War Two and film history.

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  • Film Studies
  • History

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Duration104 mins

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