Volver – A Level Spanish Study Guide & Workbook

Volver – A Level Spanish Study Guide & Workbook

Give your A Level Spanish students the knowledge, structure and confidence they need to study Pedro Almodóvar’s Volver in depth.

This comprehensive study guide and workbook provides clear, organised coverage of the film, making it ideal for classroom teaching, independent study, revision and exam preparation.

Students explore the plot, characters, relationships and major themes, including motherhood, female solidarity, death and the supernatural, memory, secrets, gender roles, social class and rural versus urban Spain. The resource also provides detailed historical and cultural context, including post-Franco Spain, La Movida Madrileña, changing roles of women and life in La Mancha.

A substantial section on cinematic techniques develops students’ ability to analyse Almodóvar as a filmmaker, covering colour, mise-en-scène, cinematography, lighting, music, editing and setting. Key symbols and motifs such as blood, fire, food, the cemetery, the freezer and the idea of returning are also explored.

The guide includes focused study of nine key scenes, including Paco’s attempted assault and death, Irene’s return, Raimunda singing Volver, Irene’s confession and the final scene.

Perfect for:

• A Level Spanish
• Film study and revision
• Essay preparation
• Independent learning
• Homework and consolidation
• Building analytical understanding of Volver

A complete resource for helping students move beyond simple plot knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of Almodóvar’s characters, themes, symbolism, context and filmmaking techniques.