12 angry men 2025

THÉMATIQUE 1 : Arts and Debates AXE 2 : Art as a matter of debate

12 angry men

How can a film spark debates ?

START

INDEX

THE CONTEXT

THE FILM

THE SCRIPT

CASE MAP

STUDY 7 to 12

STUDY 13 to 15

STUDY 1 to 6

The CONTEXT

Do the following activities about the context of the film .

Here is the poster for the film . You will analyse in your copybooks ( title / colours / layout /catchphrases /symbolism )

Write a recap about the poster .

THE GENRE

The genre of COURTROOM DRAMA

Read the beginning of this online article and explain how Reginald Rose came to write the teleplay Twelve Angry Men.

Read the definitions of courtroom drama and get ready to present some of the films referred to in this article .

Focus on :

THE REVIEWS ABOUT THE FILM

The reviews about the film ( Get ready to explain :Sydney Lumet’s talents / the reasons why the film is fascinating / Henry Fonda’s performance /the reasons why it is a universal story )

Complete :

The Film Director

Sydney Lumet a socially conscious film maker

FIND OUT ABOUT HIS CAREER , THE ACTORS HE DIRECTED AND THE FILMS HE MADE .

The 1950's in the USA

THE 1950'S IN THE USA

WATCH THE VIDEO : TAKE NOTES

WATCH THE 2ND VIDEO : TAKE NOTES

The context : in depth

COMPLETE THE TIMELINE ( in your copybooks )

Read the text and say HOW the film sheds light on the main events of the 50's.

THE SCRIPT of the film

Through the movie, you’ll be in charge of one juror. Complete the corresponding worksheet as you watch.

12 Angry Men : MOVIE

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12 Angry Men : MOVIE

BUILD YOUR CASE MAP

Let's study in depth

STEP 2

STEP 1

STEP 3

STEP 5

STEP 4

STEP 6

Watch the extracts and answer the questions.

REMEMBER THE WAY JURORS SIT

Let's study in depth

STEP 8

STEP 7

STEP 9

STEP 11

STEP 10

STEP 12

Watch the extracts and answer the questions.

Let's study in depth

STEP 14

STEP 13

STEP 15

Watch the extracts and answer the questions.