A Doll's House [DVD] - Classic Drama Film Based on Henrik Ibsen's Play - Perfect for Movie Nights & Literature Enthusiasts

I was tentative purchasing a movie version of such a pristine play, but after my students' enthusiastic reactions to the film, I'm glad I made the right decision. To whet their appetites, I showed the first ten minutes of the film without any background information, mainly to garner their observations of the premise of the play. I was impressed with what they reported, and it certainly piqued their interest in reading the entire play. That's a big deal considering that many students struggle making personal connections with works of literature that are more than one hundred years old. Once we finished reading the play, we watched the rest of the film, using it as an opportunity to compare it to the play itself. As a result, students developed a deeper understanding of both the play and film, and appreciated what film directors must do in order to make literature appealing to a broader audience. If you are an instructor and are teaching A Doll's House, I definitely believe that this movie is a rich resource.