4 Casamentos e Um Funeral

Movie Project: Four weddings and a funeral (1994)
General topic: Cultural differences related to wedding customs

in Brazil, England and Scotland.
Subtopics: Human relationship; love; friendship; loyalty; traditions and culture.
General aim: Lead students to think and discuss about wedding customs around the world and analyze cultural
differences related to these topics.
PLOT
Charles (Hugh Grant) is a confirmed British bachelor with a colorful romantic background who meets the
perfect woman, Carrie (Andie MacDowell), at a friend's wedding. However, Charles's hopes of romance are
dashed when Carrie announces she must return to America the next morning. The two continue to cross paths
at other people's weddings, never finding each other at a time when both are single. As all of Charles's friends
find love, he's left wondering if he will ever be the one going to the altar.
GENRE
Comedy drama
MAIN CHARACTERS:
Charles and Caroline (Carrie) the romantic couple of the movie
Tom, Gareth, Mathew, Fiona, David, Scarlet
Angus the groom and Laura the bride - Wedding one
Bernard the groom and Lydia the bride Wedding two
Hamish Carries Scottish husband
Before watching
T shows Ss a picture of a romantic couple and elicits some information about human relationship. After that, Ss
discuss in pair the following questions:
Do you believe in love at the first sight?
Would you marry a foreigner person?
What would keep you from getting married?
T gets the feedback from Ss discussion and writes on the board the word WEDDING. T elicits Ss
knowledge about the topic by doing a spidergram.
T divides Ss into two groups and gives them some pictures related to wedding and asks them to match the
picture and the vocabulary card.
BRIDESASSISTANT
THE BRIDE AND THE GROOM
GROOMSMAN OR BEST MAN
ORNAMENTED CHURCH
WEDDING RINGS
HUSBUND AND WIFE
COUPLE BEDROOM
THE BRIDES DRESS
CEREMONY SALLOON
GUESTS
WEDDING CAKE
THE PRIEST
WEDDING INVITATION
BACHELOR PARTY
T gives them a handout related to the wedding vocabulary. ( CROSSWORD)
T gets Ss feedback and asks them to point out some differences among wedding ceremonies around the
world by using the pictures and new words presented.
While watching:
T stops the movie just after the first wedding ceremony (Angus and Laura) and asks them to compare a
Brazilian wedding and an English wedding- differences and similarities.
T stops the movie after the third wedding (Hamish and Carrie). Ss compare English x Scottish customs.
Post watching: T discusses cultural aspects related to the movie and gives them a handout activity.
Students name: _______________________________________Level:________________

Activities about the movie; Four weddings and a funeral (1994)
Charles (Hugh Grant) is a confirmed British bachelor with a colorful romantic background who meets the
perfect woman, Carrie (Andie MacDowell), at a friend's wedding. However, Charles's hopes of romance are
dashed when Carrie announces she must return to America the next morning. The two continue to cross paths
at other people's weddings, never finding each other at a time when both are single. As all of Charles's friends
find love, he's left wondering if he will ever be the one going to the altar.
01) Read the plot above and check True or False:
a) Charles is a romantic person. (
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b) Charles and his friends are all married. (
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c) Charles met Carrie at a weeding ceremony. (
d) Charles wishes he could get married. (
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e) Charles and Carrie got married. (
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2) Match the columns in order to describe the main characters:

(1) Charles
(2) Carrie
(3) Gareth
(4) Fiona
(5) Tom
(6) Mathew
(7) Scarlet
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) Mathews partner
) Charless roommate
) Charless friend who is in love with him
) Charless true love
) Charless rich friend
) The main male character
) Gareths best friend and partner
03) Number the following sentences in order to describe the happenings during the movie:
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) Charles left the bride in the altar.

) Carrie goes to Charless house to see him and talk to him.
) Charles meets Carrie at Angus and Lauras wedding.
) Gareth dies and Mathew gives a beautiful speech.
) Charles and Carrie spend their first night together.
) Carrie marries Hamish.
) Charles sees Carrie again at Bernard and Lydias wedding.
) Charles is the best man, but he forgets the rings..
) Carrie tells Charles she got divorced.
) Charles and Carrie decided to be together without getting married.
04) Choose two characters and describe them- Appearance and personality
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05) Check TRUE or FALSE about Brazilian wedding ceremonies.
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) Brides usually wear a long dark dress.

) The Groom usually sings during the ceremony.
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) There is usually a nice reception after the ceremony.

) The invitation is usually sent two months before the wedding.
) The brides best friends are her assistant during the ceremony.
) People usually throws rice over the couple outside the church.
) The church is usually ornamented with natural flowers.
) After the wedding ceremony the couple usually spend a week away for honeymoon.
) The bride isnt kissed by the groom during the ceremony.
) Some people take presents to the couple and gives them during the ceremony reception.
) Champagne is usually served, and everyone eats and dances for hours.
) The bride throws her flowers to the unmarried girls before she leaves the reception.
) The groom and the best man enters the church and stand in the front.
06) Write a short paragraph describing a traditional wedding in your state.

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Movie Project: Four weddings and a funeral (1994)

General topic: Cultural differences related to wedding customs

Students name: _______________________Level:

2) Match the columns in order to describe the main characters:

) Charles left the bride in the altar.

) Brides usually wear a long dark dress.

) There is usually a nice reception after the ceremony.

06) Write a short paragraph describing a traditional wedding in your state.

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