Director:
Joel Zwick (2002)
Starring:
Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine, Laine Kazan, Andrea
Martin, Joey Fatone
Summary
Everyone
in the very-Greek Portokalos family worried about Toula. Unmarried at
30, she decides to enrol in college and change her life. Along comes
a decidedly non-Greek man who she falls head over for and agrees to
marry. Will her family accept this non-Greek?
Activities
for E.O.I. students
1st
and 2nd Years:
Which
words from Greek origin does Toula’s father mention?
Which
Japanese word does he say is Greek?
Make
a brief description:
a)
of Toula’s family
b)
of her boyfriend’s parents
3rd
year:
"Would
you marry someone from a different cultural background? Which could
be the pros and cons of the relationship?" Discuss.
4th
and 5th years:
"If
you were Greek do you think you would like this film?"
Justify
your answer.
