Penelope
Year | 2006 |
Starring | Catherine O'Hara, Christina Ricci, Peter Dinklage, Richard E. Grant |
Director(s) | Mark Palansky |
Rating | PG |
Genre(s) | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
Runtime | 104 min |
With all odds against her and in order for Penelope to break the family curse, she must find true love with one who will love her faithfully. Penelope Wilhern, born to wealthy socialites, is afflicted by the Wilhern spell that can only be broken when she finds love. Hidden away in her family’s estate, the lonely girl meets a string of suitors in her parent’s futile attempt to break the curse. Each eligible bachelor is enamored with Penelope and her sizable dowry; until her curse is revealed.
Sample Discussion Guide Questions:
A lot of people, like Penelope, struggle to be able to say they like themselves the way they are. What are the things about yourself and about your life that make you happy?
Penelope offers an important message to young girls and boys. Many struggle with self-image and need help from peers and adults to overcome these negative self-images. What are some ways you can help others strengthen their self-image?
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