Mad Max (film)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. Who wrote Mad Max (film)?James McCausland
2. What is Mad Max (film) known for?Recognized by Guinness World Records as the most profitable film
3. What is the year of premiere?1979
4. What is the country of origin?Australia
5. What is Mad Max about?Mad Max is a fast action movie set in a future where a police officer named Max becomes a hero after a personal tragedy. It shows him fighting for justice in a world where law and order have broken down.
6. Why did the movie become so popular?The film had exciting action scenes and a cool car, the MFP Interceptor, which made it stand out. It was made on a small budget but earned over US$100 million worldwide, setting a record for its time.

Dystopian Fiction: A genre depicting imagined societies characterized by oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society.
Vigilantism: The act of taking the law into one's own hands to punish perceived wrongdoers.
Australian New Wave: A period of Australian cinema in the late 1970s and early 1980s known for its distinctive style and international success.