Biography of Quentin Tarantino - A Level Film Studies Component 2 Section D: Experimental Film

Fantastic lesson that goes through the biography of Quentin Tarantino in preperation to study Pulp Fiction for the WJEC/Eduqas Film Studies Component 2 Section D: Experimental Film.

This lesson charts his childhood and how it influenced his filmmaking before moving onto his adulthood and early career and writing ‘Pulp Fiction’.

There are several youtube videos in this lesson (some of Tarantino being interviewed) that are great informative viewing for students.

There is also a brief introduction to Exploitation Films (crucial for understanding Tarantino’s work.)

There is also a quiz for the key topics/ideas for this component and recommended film list.

By the end of this lesson your students should understand who Tarantino is and how is life influences his work.