Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.

Sheikh Mohammad determines to teach Dr. Jones a lesson on faith. To what areas of his life does Dr. Jones apply this newfound faith? What aspects are lacking? Do you believe faith can make anything possible? How was Sheikh Mohammad’s faith affected by the final result of their efforts?

How do romantic comedies often deal with the serious issue of divorce? How is the wife of Dr. Jones portrayed in this movie? Are we supposed to feel any sympathy for her? Why do screenwriters often portray this type of person as a very flat character? How might the audience feel is the script allowed them to get to know her better? From what we see within this movie, do you think Dr. Jones or his wife made a valid attempt at saving his marriage?

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