IFI Schools Programme October 2018 May 2019
IFI Schools Supporting film in school curricula and promoting film literacy for children and young people. Schools Programme Information Session Wednesday 3rd October, 17.00-18.00 Join us at IFI to hear about this year s exciting new Schools Programme and find out about some of the ways it can benefit your students. See clips from this year s films, Hear about special guests and workshops, Find out about our educational initiatives. Contents English p4 5 French p6 8 German p9 11 Spanish p12 13 Gaeilge p14 History p15 Music p16 Business Studies p16 Physical Education p17 rt (Senior/TY) p17 Transition Year p18-20 rt (Junior) p20 Primary p21 22 IFI Initiatives p23 25 Other events p26-27 Booking & Information p28 Calendar of Events p29 31 Welcome to our Schools Programme for 2018/19. The programme is arranged according to school subject, but it can be approached in other ways too. film under the History banner, for example, could as easily work with TY Film Studies. Our aim is to provide a wide range of titles and genres that will give you different possibilities, whether you re tackling a theme such as the hero in English, or you re looking to promote modern foreign language learning. Highlights of this programme include Icons and Innovators, portraits of four very different people who have brought individuality, focus and sheer talent to their chosen field. lso in the mix are a couple of exclusive film previews: the highly anticipated Bohemian Rhapsody with a guest appearance by the Queen Extravaganza tribute band, and the tough, defiant The Hate U Give, an adaptation of the bestselling Y novel. mong our initiatives are collaborations with Science Gallery, Junk Kouture, National Museum and National Gallery. ShoutOut will attend to discuss LGBT+ issues for teens following Love, Simon. Our Film Club progresses to the second phase, and our Careers Day, in association with VMDIFF, will build on the success of last year. Finally, we re delighted to welcome oife Coughlan back to the Education team while Dee takes maternity leave with new baby, Joey. s ever we welcome your suggestions and hope to see you in the coming year. licia, oife and Richard IFI Education Ideal for Secondary teachers. Refreshments provided. To book your place, contact schools@irishfilm.ie or the Education team on 01 679 5744. What Teachers Say Great movies, super introductions on occasions, back-up suggestions, terrific staff. I love bringing students to the German film each year, as I feel it opens their minds to other forms of film-making outside the Hollywood scene. It also makes the German language more real and possibly cooler! Students really enjoyed the day. Positive attitude in class as a result. The visual impact taught the students more about ustralia than two hours of Geography in the classroom. lso, excellent themes and characterisations for the age group. It s very special to bring a class to a film in a foreign language in the cinema. It gives a totally different flavour from watching it over a week in class time and really immerses them for the couple of hours. It also exposes them to alternative films (not the usual Hollywood style) and gives them a taste of what else is out there. 2 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 3
SENIOR CYCLE SENIOR CYCLE JUNIOR CYCLE English English English English Unforgiven NT Live Hamlet (Encore Screening) Pride Wonder Oct 17, 10.30 Feb 26, 10.15 recommended age 15+ Mar 20, 10.30 Feb 13, 10.30 This award-winning Western has much to offer the comparative study, such as examination of the hero, the world of the Western, and themes of revenge, good and evil. Clint Eastwood is retired gunslinger William Munny, coaxed out of his hog-farming retirement in return for a bounty. In this old-style Western, men ruled, and disputes were sorted by the gun; Eastwood directs and stars as the cowboy ready to hang up his holster, like his own great Western career. US 1992 Drama/Western 130mins Director: Clint Eastwood William Shakespeare s Hamlet returns in this National Theatre Live presentation, first staged in 2015. Lyndsey Turner directs with visual flair and gothic sensibility while Benedict Cumberbatch delivers a masterful interpretation of a Hamlet profoundly torn. s a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. This production renders Shakespeare s protagonist identifiable to a new generation. UK 2015 Drama/Theatre 140 mins Director: Lyndsey Turner Filling the feel-good gap of former comparative text Billy Elliot is this heartfelt British film concerning the unlikely pairing of striking Welsh miners and gay rights activists from London in Thatcher-era Britain. On the outside totally different, with both sides marginalised from mainstream society, they find they also have much in common. Hilarious in places and heartfelt throughout, the film offers insights into a Britain rife with prejudice and intolerance, while underlining the importance and impact of standing up for your rights. UK/France 2014 Biography/Comedy/Drama 119 mins Director: Matthew Warchus pproaching a film adaptation of a much-loved book is always a challenge. Will it be different to the source material? This film adaptation of RJ Palacio s bestselling novel offers a good opportunity for writing a review, or comparing the book with the film. Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson play the loving parents of 10-year-old uggie who suffers a rare facial disfigurement and now has to face down the school bullies. US/Hong Kong 2017 Drama/Family 113 mins Director: Stephen Chbosky Portlaoise, Dunamaise rts Centre Mar 28 Dunamaise rts Centre on 057 866 3355 4 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 5
SENIOR CYCLE/TY French Keeper Oct 10, Nov 6, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 12, Mar 28, 10.30 recommended age 15+ This year s senior French film choice for schools is the sensitive, realistic story of Maxime and Mélanie, a teen couple in love. Maxime is a talented footballer and likely to be selected for trials. Life is good but when Mélanie becomes pregnant, their worlds are rocked. Their parents responses are very different, and as the pair try to decide what to do, they feel pressure coming at them from all sides. n honest and heartfelt drama about young people thrust into adulthood, it poses rich questions for discussion such as Who am I?, How do I make decisions? and Who do I want to be? Please note this film contains some strong sexual references and a scene with strobe lighting. Belgium/Switzerland/France 2015 Drama/Romance English Subtitles 111 mins Director: Guillaume Senez Study guide in association with the French Cultural Service available from www.ifi.ie/study-guides ifi french film festival The IFI French Film Festival will run from November 14th-25th. Please see www.ifi.ie/frenchfest for more details, or contact IFI Education on 01 679 5744. thlone, IMC Cinema Jan 14 IFI Education on 01 679 5744 Ballina, Ballina rts Centre Feb 26 Ballina rts Centre on 096 73593 Bantry, Cinemax 3 Nov 22 Cinemax 3 on 027 55777 or 086 815 3271 Birr, Offline Film Festival Oct 11 Offline Film Festival on 057 912 2911 Bray, The Mermaid rts Centre Mar 11 The Mermaid rts Centre on 01 272 4030 Carlow, VISUL Nov 22 Visual on 059 917 2400 Carrick-on-Shannon, The Dock Oct 18 The Dock on 071 965 0828 Castlebar, Linenhall rts Centre Nov 20 Linenhall rts Centre on 094 902 3733 Drogheda, Droichead rts Centre Oct 23 Droichead rts Centre on 041 983 3946 Dún Laoghaire, Pavilion Theatre Mar 6 Pavilion Theatre on 01 231 2929 Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 13 Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 Cork, Cork French Film Festival (4-10 Mar) TBC Cork French Film Festival on 021 431 0677 Galway, 24th Junior Film Fleadh Nov 6, 7, 8 Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200 Kilkenny, IMC Cinema Mar 22 IFI Education on 01 679 5744 Limerick, Odeon Cinema Mar 25 Fresh Film Festival on 061 319 555 Monaghan, Garage Theatre Jan 22 Garage Theatre on 047 39777 Navan, Solstice rts Centre Mar 13 Solstice rts Centre on 046 909 2300 Newbridge, Riverbank rts Centre Nov 19 Riverbank rts Centre on 045 448 327 Sligo, The Model Feb 14 The Model on 071 914 1405 Tipperary, Excel rts Centre Feb 28 Excel rts Theatre on 062 80520 Waterford, Garter Lane rts Centre Jan 16 www.garterlane.ie or 051 855 038 Youghal, Regal Cinema Nov 28 Regal Cinema on 024 91624 6 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 7
JUNIOR CYCLE JUNIOR CYCLE French German Miss Impossible Jamais contente Dec 4, Jan 31, pr 4, 10:30 recommended age 12+ This fresh drama centres on 13-year-old urore, who is trying to find a sense of belonging in the world, stuck between a beautiful older sister and a brainy younger one. Léna Magnien excels as the prickly teen, rebellious and full of smart answers. Her parents threaten boarding school, but an empathetic teacher and an offer to join a band give her new possibilities. The band s friendship helps her open up, realise her own talent, and prompts her family to see her in a different light. France 2016 Drama English Subtitles 90 mins Director: Emilie Deleuze Study guide in association with the French Cultural Service available from www.ifi.ie/study-guides Ballina, Ballina rts Centre Mar 5 Ballina rts Centre on 096 73593 Bantry, Cinemax Jan 24 Cinemax 3 on 027 55777 or 086 815 3271 Birr, Offline Film Festival Oct 11 Offline Film Festival on 057 912 2911 Blanchardstown, Draíocht rts Centre Feb 6 Draíocht rts Centre on 01 885 2622 Castlebar, Linenhall rts Centre Dec 4 Linenhall rts Centre on 094 902 3733 Drogheda, Droichead rts Centre Jan 29 Droichead rts Centre on 041 983 3946 Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 12 Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 Cork, Cork French Film Festival (4-10 Mar) TBC Cork French Film Festival on 021 431 0677 Galway, 24th Junior Film Fleadh Nov 9 Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200 Killarney, Cinema Killarney Oct 18 Kerry Film Festival on 083 033 1439 Monaghan, Garage Theatre Feb 5 Garage Theatre on 047 39777 Navan, Solstice rts Centre Mar 5 Solstice rts Centre on 046 909 2300 Portlaoise, Dunamaise rts Centre Oct 25 Dunamaise rts Centre on 057 866 3355 Sligo, The Model Oct 25 The Model on 071 914 1405 Thurles, Source rts Centre Oct 17 Source rts Centre on 504 90204 Waterford, Garter Lane rts Centre Jan 23 www.garterlane.ie or 051 855 038 Mountain Miracle melie rennt Oct 23, Dec 6, 10:30 recommended age 12+ Suffering from asthma, 13-year-old melie is sent for treatment to a remote clinic in South Tyrol, ustria. Stubbornly refusing to participate in the programme, she runs away into the beautiful landscape that surrounds the clinic, hoping to find some freedom. While hiding she meets local boy Bart and they embark on a courageous adventure in search of a mountain cure. What follows is a story of unlikely friendship and a young girl s struggle for autonomy. Germany 2017 dventure/drama English Subtitles 97 mins Director: Tobias Wiemann Presented in co-operation with the Goethe-Institut Irland. Study guide available from www.ifi.ie/study-guides Ballina, Ballina rts Centre Mar 19 Ballina rts Centre on 096 73593 Birr, Offline Film Festival Oct 10 Offline Film Festival on 057 912 2911 Castlebar, Linenhall rts Centre Feb 12 Linenhall rts Centre on 094 902 3733 Clonakilty, The Park Cinema Mar 1 The Park Cinema on 023 8834141 Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 15 Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 Drogheda, Droichead rts Centre Feb 26 Droichead rts Centre on 041 983 3946 Galway, 24th Junior Film Fleadh Nov 8 Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200 Navan, Solstice rts Centre Mar 6 Solstice rts Centre on 046 909 2300 Thurles, Source rts Centre Oct 24 Source rts Centre on 504 90204 Waterford, Garter Lane rts Centre Jan 30 www.garterlane.ie or 051 855038 8 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 9
SENIOR CYCLE/TY German The Silent Revolution Das schweigende Klassenzimmer Oct 11, Jan 17, Feb 5, 10:30 recommended age 15+ Based on true events, The Silent Revolution is a captivating Cold War-era drama told from the perspective of two East German high school students. During a visit to West Berlin in 1956, Theo and Kurt witness dramatic footage of the violent Budapest uprising against Soviet forces. Back at school in Stalinstadt, they spontaneously stage a silent protest in class in support of the Hungarians who lost their lives. Set during the Soviet occupation, the film highlights the stifling grip that the authorities maintained in the region and the impact on those living there. Germany 2018 Drama English Subtitles 98 mins Director: Lars Kraume Presented in co-operation with the Goethe-Institut Irland. Study guide available from www.ifi.ie/study-guides thlone, IMC Cinema Dec 14 IFI Education on 01 679 5744 Ballina, Ballina rts Centre Mar 12 Ballina rts Centre on 096 73593 Birr, Offline Film Festival Oct 10 Offline Film Festival on 057 912 2911 Blanchardstown, Draíocht rts Centre Oct 23 Draíocht rts Centre on 01 885 2622 Bray, The Mermaid rts Centre Jan 28 The Mermaid rts Centre on 01 272 4030 Castlebar, Linenhall rts Centre Jan 29 Linenhall rts Centre on 094 902 3733 Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 12 Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 Drogheda, Droichead rts Centre Nov 20 Droichead rts Centre on 041 983 3946 Dún Laoghaire, Pavilion Theatre Mar 8 Pavilion Theatre on 01 231 2929 Galway, 24th Junior Film Fleadh Nov 6, 7 Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200 Navan, Solstice rts Centre Mar 14 Solstice rts Centre on 046 909 2300 Newbridge, Riverbank rts Centre Feb 11 Riverbank rts Centre on 045 448 327 Portlaoise, Dunamaise rts Centre Nov 8 Dunamaise rts Centre on 057 866 3355 Sligo, The Model Dec 6 The Model on 071 914 1405 Tipperary, Excel rts Centre Jan 10 Excel rts Theatre on 062 80520 Waterford, Garter Lane rts Centre Jan 23 www.garterlane.ie or 051 855 038 Youghal, Regal Cinema Nov 21 Regal Cinema on 024 91624 10 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 11
SENIOR CYCLE Spanish JUNIOR CYCLE Spanish The Chessplayer El jugador de ajedrez Hero Steps Pasos de héroe Oct 16, Dec 18, Mar 21 10.30 recommended age 15+ Madrid, 1934. s the political landscape grows more threathening under Franco, Champion chessplayer Diego and his French wife move to Paris, only to later find themselves in the midst of Nazi occupation. When Diego becomes falsely imprisoned, he must use chess to earn the trust of his captors. The Chessplayer tells a humanist story of an ordinary man caught up in extraordinary circumstances, and offers students a Spanish perspective on this turbulent era of European history. Spain 2017 Drama English Subtitles 91 mins Director: Luis Oliveros In association with Consejería de Educación, Embassy of Spain. Study guide available from www.ifi.ie/study-guides Blanchardstown, Draíocht rts Centre Mar 6 Draíocht rts Centre on 01 885 2622 Bray, The Mermaid rts Centre Nov 26 The Mermaid rts Centre on 01 272 4030 Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 14 Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 Drogheda, Droichead rts Centre Jan 15 Droichead rts Centre on 041 983 3946 Dún Laoghaire, Pavilion Theatre Mar 15 Pavilion Theatre on 01 231 2929 Galway, 24th Junior Film Fleadh Nov 6, 7, 8 Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200 Newbridge, Riverbank rts Centre Jan 28 Riverbank rts Centre on 045 448 327 Waterford, Garter Lane rts Centre Jan 30 www.garterlane.ie Mar 7, pr 11, 10:30 recommended age 12+ Ten-year-old Eduardo has more than his share of challenges: as a victim of Colombia s armed conflict, he has lost a limb in a landmine explosion, and now must negotiate life in a children s home. However, not one to be deterred, Eduardo sets his sights on participating in a children s soccer tournament. With the help of his music teacher and some dedicated friends, Eduardo manages to mobilise a team to take on a rival club. Colombia 2016 dventure/family/sport English Subtitles 91 mins Director: Henry Rincón In association with Consejería de Educación, Embassy of Spain. Study guide available from www.ifi.ie/study-guides Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 13 Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 Drogheda, Droichead rts Centre Mar 5 Droichead rts Centre on 041 983 3946 Sligo, The Model pr 4 The Model on 071 914 1405 Waterford, Garter Lane rts Centre Jan 16 www.garterlane.ie or 051 855 038 12 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 13
SENIOR CYCLE/TY JUNIOR CYCLE SENIOR CYCLE/TY TY Gaeilge Gaeilge History History n tsaothraí The Breadwinner Rún Cheannannais Mhóir Platoon Black 47 Mar 13, Mar 14, 10.30 The Secret of Kells Nov 21, 10:30 Dec 11, 10:30 I gcomhair Sheachtain na Gaeilge taispeánfar an beochan fada is déanaí ón stiúideo Éireannach Cartoon Salon. Tá an scéal suite in 2001 in Cabúl atá faoi smacht an Talaban, agus insíonn sé scéal Parvana, cailín aon bhliain déag d aois, a ligeann uirthi gur buachaill í le soláthar dá teaghlach agus le hiarracht a dhéanamh saol a athar a shábháil. r an tslí, buaileann sí le cailín eile i mbréagríocht agus le chéile, ag tarraingt ar chumhacht na scéalaíochta, tagann siad ar an neart agus ar an misneach chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar fhírinne uafásach an chogaidh atá rompu. Éire/Ceanada/Lucsamburg 2017 Beochan 94 nóim Stiúrthóir: Nora Twomey Set in 2001 in Taliban-controlled Kabul, this extraordinary animation from Irish studio Cartoon Saloon tells the story of 11 year-old Parvana who conceals her identity to provide for her family and try to save her father s life. long the way, she meets another girl in disguise and together, drawing on the power of storytelling, they find the strength and courage to face the horrifying reality of the encroaching war. Ireland/Canada/Luxembourg 2017 nimation 94 mins Director: Nora Twomey Galway, 24th Junior Film Fleadh Nov 6 Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200 Mar 12, 10:30 I gcomhair Sheachtain na Gaeilge, táimid ag taispeáint an leagain Ghaeilge de chéad bheochan fada an Cartoon Salon. Tá Breandán Óg ina chónaí i mainistir meánaoiseach Cheanannais atá faoi ionsaí leanúnach ó chreachairí. Nuair a insíonn odhán, maisitheoir iontach, dó faoi thóir ársa ar sheoid, tosaíonn Breandán ar chuardach a chuireann é i dteagmháil le hainmhithe miotasacha, Lochlannaigh urchóideacha agus spioraid na coillearnaí. Cuireann an beochan ar fheabhas seo beocht i Leabhar Cheanannais. Éire 2009 Beochan/Eachtra/Teaghlach 75 nóim Stiúrthóir: Tomm Moore agus Nora Twomey For Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019, we will show the Irish language version of Cartoon Saloon s first feature. Young Brendan lives in the medieval monastery of Kells under constant threat from raiders. When idan, a brilliant illuminator, tells him about the ancient quest for a jewel, Brendan starts a search which brings him in contact with mythical creatures, sinister Norsemen, and woodland spirits. This superb animation brings the story of The Book of Kells to life. Ireland 2009 nimation/dventure/family Irish with English subtitles 75 mins Directors: Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey semi-autobiographical account of Vietnam from iconoclast Oliver Stone, Platoon is an exploration of the dehumanising effects of war, rooted in Stone s own experiences and in countless post-war testimonies. The film swept the Oscars and struck a chord in merica with its identifiable portrayal of a soldier (Charlie Sheen) on the brink. For students studying the Vietnam War under the Johnson administration, Stone s film is an excellent account of the effects of the President s decisions on the ground. US 1986 Drama/War 120 mins Director: Oliver Stone Bookings for this event must be made online via www.ifi.ie/platoon n Irish ranger flees the British army in 1847 to return home to the west of Ireland. When he discovers his family starving in the midst of the Great Famine, he sets out to seek revenge. This boldly-told thriller boasts gripping set-pieces and an impressive Irish cast including Barry Keoghan, Stephen Rea and Moe Dunford. The film is sure to provoke discussion amongst students about portraying Irish history on screen. Ireland/Luxembourg 2018 ction/ Drama 96 mins Director: Lance Daly Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 14 Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 14 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 15
Icons and Innovators This strand celebrates four individuals who, through music, sport, art or business, challenged perceptions and inspired countless others. SENIOR CYCLE/TY SENIOR CYCLE/TY SENIOR CYCLE/TY SENIOR CYCLE/TY Music Business Physical Education rt Bohemian Rhapsody preview Westwood: Punk, Icon, ctivist Katie McQueen Oct 24, 10.15 Nov 14, Jan 22, 10.30 Mar 26, 10.30 Cert TBC Nov 7, 10.30 Bohemian Rhapsody follows the iconic rock band Queen as they record their biggest songs and perform their most legendary shows, including a stunning recreation of their 1985 Live id concert. Featuring a superb lead performance from Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury, it is a heroic portrayal that also explores the inspiration, composition and meaning behind some of the band s songs. This long-awaited biopic is a must-see for students of music encountering the eponymous song in class. Preview in association with 20th Century Fox Ltd. US 2018 Biography/Drama/Music 140 mins approx. Director: Bryan Singer Members of official tribute act Queen Extravaganza will attend our special preview on October 24th for a short Q& about Queen s music and working in the music industry. Credited by many as having created the look of punk in the 1970s, designer Vivienne Westwood is an undisputed icon of the British fashion world. This intimate documentary follows the designer, now aged 77, as she works hard to control the integrity of her brand and her legacy. Using archive footage and interviews with associates, we are introduced to a true rebel, an entrepreneur and advocate for environmental and social issues. US 2018 Documentary 83mins Director: Lorna Tucker Entrepreneur and activist Norah Casey will introduce the screening on November 14th. Bookings for these screenings must be made online via www.ifi.ie/westwood Irish boxer Katie Taylor is currently riding high as the holder of WB and IBF World Lightweight titles. fter a disastrous campaign at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Katie turned professional. This revealing documentary follows Taylor as she attempts to get back on track following that major blow to her career, and shows her determination to succeed in the professional boxing arena. Students of PE will find much to discuss including gender in sport, going professional, and planning for optimum performance. Ireland 2018 Documentary 85 mins Director: Ross Whitaker lexander McQueen was a British fashion designer and couturier. From Savile Row apprentice to fourtime British Designer of the Year, he excelled and excited with his tailoring, theatricality and the sheer bravura of his shows. His life cut short by suicide, this documentary traces his career, with footage from some of his most famous and provocative shows. Please note that this film contains strong language and references to sexual violence. UK 2018 Documentary/Biography 111 mins Directors: Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui Junk Kouture 2019 Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture is a national contest which encourages young designers in second level education to create striking couture designs from everyday junk. Sara Ryan, Chief Operations Officer of Junk Kouture, will be on hand to introduce our screening of McQueen and present a former winner and their costume. 16 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 17
TRNSITION YER TRNSITION YER TRNSITION YER TRNSITION YER The Hate U Give Michael Inside Love, Simon Lady Bird preview Oct 18, 10.30 Jan 16, 10.30 Nov 20, 10.30 Jan 23, 10.30 This special preview for schools is the highly anticipated adaptation of the best-selling Y novel by ngie Thomas. Prompted to write by the police shooting of frican-merican Oscar Grant, Thomas expanded her original short story into a novel following subsequent police killings. Focusing on 16-year old-starr Carter who, while navigating between her private prep school and her disadvantaged home neighbourhood, is spurred to activism after she witnesses police shooting her friend, Khalil. Rapper-turned-actor Common also stars. Preview in association with 20th Century Fox Ltd. US 2018 Crime/Drama Running time TBC Director: George Tillman Jr Director Frank Berry follows the searing I Used to Live Here with this exceptional drama starring Dafhyd Flynn as an 18-year-old man who gets caught holding drugs and must serve a custodial sentence. In prison, he becomes an easy target for kingpin David and learns the hard way how the system inside works. Drawing on his extensive research in prisons and rehabilitation programmes, Berry achieves a gripping plot, which draws on questions of recidivism, justice, friendship and control. Ireland 2017 Drama 96 mins Director: Frank Berry Director Frank Berry will introduce the screening at the IFI. LSO SHOWING T Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 15 Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 lthough indie and world filmmakers have been telling gay teen stories for some time, this funny tender drama is one of the first mainstream teen films centred on Boy-Meets-Boy. High school student Simon is in the closet when he falls for a blogger who comes out online and they start to email. Once the class bully finds Simon s emails and threatens blackmail, he knows it won t be long before everyone knows the truth. US 2018 Comedy/Drama/Romance 110 mins Director: Greg Berlanti Before the screening, Bella Fitzpatrick of ShoutOut will talk about LGBT+ issues and their work with teens. Saoirse Ronan gives an Oscar-nominated performance in Greta Gerwig s tender coming-ofage story. rtistically-inclined Christine Lady Bird McPherson s move to a Catholic school in quiet and conservative Sacramento has her pining for college, freedom and adventure. s Lady Bird s fractured relationship with her mother comes to the fore, new romance and friendships reveal themselves in this tender portrayal of a young woman and the close relationships that come to define her. US 2017 94 mins Comedy/Drama Director: Greta Gerwig Science Gallery Workshop INTIMCY (Jan 23) What is intimacy? What role does it play in our lives and our relationships with those around us? Having seen how Lady Brid navigates her relationships, visit Science Gallery Dublin to explore and discuss how we connect and interact through a guided tour and fun workshop in the context of their current exhibition, INTIMCY. Workshop spaces are limited. Booking Through IFI Education on 01 679 5744 or schools@irishfilm.ie 18 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 19
TRNSITION YER JUNIOR CYCLE PRIMRY rt Get Out The Breadwinner Mary and the Witch s Flower Peter Pan Early Man Oct 25, 10:30 Jan 10, 10:30 Nov 22, 10.30 Dec 13, 10.30 Feb 7, 10.30 Chris goes to meet his girlfriend Rose s privileged white parents for the weekend. Chris s internal uneasiness at his hosts condescending attitude mounts as a seemingly harmless party gives way to more ominous behaviour. Taking a surreal look at modern day racial tensions, Get Out is an excellent, Oscar-winning example of how horror and comedy can be used to explore societal anxieties. Japan/US 2017 Horror/Mystery/Thriller 104 mins Director: Jordan Peele Ed King, the man behind IFI Horrorthon, Ireland s biggest horror film festival, will introduce this film and talk about his fascination with the horror genre. This beautiful hand-drawn animation from Kilkennybased Cartoon Saloon takes place in war-torn fghanistan and focuses on the plight of 12-yearold Parvana and her family. When the Taliban imprisons her father, Parvana must disguise herself as a boy in order to rescue him, taking inspiration from the heroic legends her father once told her. Combining richly-textured storytelling sequences with more traditionally hand-drawn characters, The Breadwinner is a masterclass in creating affecting characters with refined animation. Ireland/Canada/US 2017 nimation/drama/ Family 94 mins Director: Nora Twomey Workshop: National Gallery of Ireland (Jan 10) Visit the National Gallery of Ireland for a postscreening workshop to explore the ways in which artists portray the human figure and the worlds in which they live. Workshop spaces are limited. Booking through IFI Education on 01 679 5744 or schoools@irishfilm.ie LSO SHOWING T Newbridge, Riverbank rts Centre Oct 17 Riverbank rts Centre on 045 448 327 Japanese anime featuring a bold, flame-haired heroine called Mary. Based on the book The Little Broomstick, it s the first film from Studio Ponoc, home to many former Studio Ghibli animators. One day, while looking for adventure, Mary finds a bright blue flower which gives her magic powers. Transported to a magic school, she has to deal with monsters, mayhem and mystery before finding her way back home. Japan 2017 nimation/ dventure/family 107 mins English Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi Walt Disney s adaptation of J.M. Barrie s story has long been a favourite of children for its tender portrayal of Peter, the boy who wouldn t grow up, his selfassured companion Wendy, and the villainous Captain Hook. Sure to leave everyone thinking happy thoughts. US 1953 nimation/ dventure/family 74 mins Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske Nick Park s stop-motion adventure takes a playful look at the history of early people and the possible origins of football! Dug, an average caveman, suddenly finds himself having to defend his tribe and their land against the villainous Lord Nooth and his Bronze ge army. With no other means at his disposal, Dug challenges Nooth to a football match. UK/US/France 2018 nimation/family 89mins Director: Nick Park National Museum of Ireland - rchaeology fter the film, pupils will hear from the National Museum of Ireland team and discover the secrets of surviving as Hunter-Gatherers and Farmers in the Stone ge and life in the Bronze ge. 20 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 21
PRIMRY IFI INITITIVES Green-Schools and Film Screening On the Way to School Sur le chemin de l école May 14, 10.30 Recommended ge: 10+ Green-Schools is Ireland s leading environmental management and award programme, working with primary and secondary schools across the country. To tie in with their Global Citizenship theme, and Walk to School Week 2019 (May 13-17), we are screening this beautifully observed documentary, about young people in four very different places making their daily journey to school. May 13th 17th May 2019: National Walk-to-School week May 15th 2019: National WOW day (Walk on Wednesday) Travelling on foot, horseback or in a wheelchair, from India, Kenya, rgentina and Morocco, the film follows the four journeys across mountains, idyllic landscapes and rough terrains. The children are filled with determination, and, though far apart, they are united in a belief that school is a place worth making an effort to reach. France/China/South frica/brazil/columbia 2013 Documentary English subtitles 77 mins Director: Pascal Plisson LSO SHOWING T Cork Film Festival Spring TBC See corkfilmfestival.org for details Galway Spring TBC Galway Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200 IFI Player in the Classroom www.ifiplayer.ie/education Did you know that the IFI Player has tons of film content that can add real visual history of Ireland to any number of classroom subjects? The IFI Player, accessible through a suite of pps and online via ifiplayer.ie, offers access to the remarkable moving image collections held in the IFI Irish Film rchive. The material includes home movies, newsreels, travelogues, animations, feature films, public information films and documentaries. Here are some suggestions for using the IFI Player in the classroom * : History: The Irish Independence Film Collection contains newsreels of key moments in Irish history from 1900-1930s English: Creative response to visual stimulii adverts, short films etc; report writing; writing for purpose English Junior Cycle: Travelogue Collection Geography: Changing landscapes of Ireland captured on film; fisheries; industries; cities Irish: The Gael Linn Collection mharc Éireann Film studies: Irish dverts Project filmmaking CSPE: Ireland today/yesterday Primary: Storytelling through animation; short films * Please note: as much of the IFI Player content is unclassified, we recommend previewing all film content. 22 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 23
IFI INITITIVES IFI INITITIVES Junior Cycle Short Course in Film Film Club Pilot Young udience ward Panel (Y) IFI Explorers Our Short Course in Film comprises 100 classroom hours of three different but complementary aspects of film education. Drawing on a range of teaching and learning methodologies, students are prompted to explore different films, acquiring film language skills. They then apply their understanding of film language to create their own short films, working in groups and telling new stories through moving image. Finally they share their film with their peers and explain their filmmaking choices. The Classroom Based ssessment combines elements of each strand. The Short Course in Film is available to download from our website. If you would like more information, contact Richard at rfallon@irishfilm.ie Following the first phase of our Film Club pilot, delivered during the spring term by a small number of schools, we are looking to expand the initiative across the country, at both primary and secondary level. The pilot involves setting up a film club outside class time, to give students a chance to engage with a wide range of film. Where previously we operated a DVD model, we re now looking at trialling an online platform too, where school broadband allows. The pilot requires some commitment from teachers in terms of providing feedback, scheduling screenings and facilitating the club. Training will be provided with ongoing support. Phase 2 will run until May 2019. The Y is the Young udience ward of the European Film cademy. t the Y event in 2019, panels of young people (aged 12-14) from across Europe will meet in their local venues, watch and discuss films, and vote on their favourite. We would like to recruit some new panellists for the Y event in May 2019. If you think your students might be interested, please contact oife on acoughlan@irishfilm.ie This initiative is supported by Creative Europe Desk Ireland MEDI Office. re your students curious about seeing alternative cinema? Tell them about IFI Explorers - the best opportunity for teens aged 15-18 to see films at IFI in their own time. Tickets cost just 3 per film, between 1pm and 6pm, Mon-Fri. Buy 3 tickets and get the 4th free with an IFI Explorers loyalty card. For more information contact Richard at schools@irishfilm.ie If you are interested, please email licia at amcgivern@irishfilm.ie 24 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 25
SPECIL EVENT Hero Steps Careers in Film Day 2019 Feb 28, 10.30-16.00 Careers in Film Day, in association with Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival, will take place in February. This is an opportunity for students to meet a whole variety of film industry practitioners from in front of and behind the camera, to learn about their work, how they got there, and what advice they might give to young people starting out. There will be a chance to ask questions directly and to speak to college reps. Details of speakers, talks and times will be posted on our website nearer the date. Booking essential at www.ifi.ie/careers-2019 Cork Film Festival Cork Film Festival (November 9-18) will present a selection of IFI Education titles. Films will be screened at The Gate Cork City, with a selection also available at The Gate Middleton and The Gate Mallow. For more information and bookings please contact Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 or corkfilmfest.org/schools Miss Impossible Nov 12 (Jamais contente) The Silent Revolution Nov 12 (Das schweigende Klassenzimmer) Keeper Nov 13 Hero Steps Nov 13 (Pasos de héroe) The Chess Player Nov 14 (El jugador de ajedrez) Black 47 Nov 14 Mountain Miracle Nov 15 (melie rennt) Michael Inside Nov 15 Fresh Film Festival Fresh Film Festival promotes the work of young filmmakers under the age of 18 through their annual festival and Young Filmmaker ward. SHOWCSE Dec 5, 13.30-15.00 This selection of 2018 s winning films highlights the best of young people s filmmaking in Ireland. Ideal for students who make a film, want to hear from other young filmmakers, or find out about entering a film in 2019. HETS Mar 6, 10.00-13.00 The Dublin heats of Ireland s Young Filmmaker wards will take place on March 6th. This exciting event is for students who have entered, or would like an opportunity to see some of the fantastic films being screened. dmission for both events is FREE but booking is essential through Fresh Film Festival on 061 319 555 or via info@freshfilmfestival.net. School groups and individuals are welcome. 26 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 27
Booking & Information Calendar of Events Please note our booking conditions below: ll seats reserved must be paid for in advance or on the day of the screening (max. 3 absentees), Cancellations must be made directly with IFI Education at least 3 working days in advance of the screening, Entire group no-show will be charged a penalty, s per our Child Safeguarding Statement (www.ifi.ie/child-safeguarding) we ask teachers/facilitators to exercise proper supervision at all events, based on adequate ratios (for screenings we recommend 1:15), and to sit among students during the screening, ll IFI Education events commence at 10:30 unless otherwise stated, 5 admission unless otherwise stated, Payment on invoice must be settled within 30 days from the end of the month of the relevant screening month. Booking For booking or more information on IFI Education events, contact Richard or oife; T (01) 679 5744 E schools@irishfilm.ie October Page 3 Schools Programme Information Session IFI 3 10 Keeper IFI TY/Senior French 6 10 Mountain Miracle Birr JC German 9 10 The Silent Revolution Birr TY/Senior German 10 11 The Silent Revolution IFI TY/Senior German 10 11 Miss Impossible Birr JC French 8 11 Keeper Birr TY/Senior French 6 16 The Chessplayer IFI TY/Senior Spanish 12 17 The Breadwinner Newbridge TY/Senior Irish 14 17 Miss Impossible Thurles JC French 8 17 Unforgiven IFI Senior English 4 18 Keeper Carrick-on-Shannon TY/Senior French 6 18 The Hate U Give IFI TY 18 18 Miss Impossible Killarney JC French 8 23 The Silent Revolution Blanchardstown TY/Senior German 10 23 Keeper Drogheda TY/Senior French 6 23 Mountain Miracle IFI JC German 9 24 Bohemian Rhapsody IFI TY/Senior Music 16 24 Mountain Miracle Thurles JC German 9 25 Miss Impossible Sligo JC French 8 25 Get Out IFI TY 20 25 Miss Impossible Portlaoise JC French 8 ccessible Cinema IFI runs accessible cinema screenings, with audio description and open captioning available on certain films. Some of our titles for schools may also be available in accessible formats. If you would like to find out more, please contact us on (01) 679 5744. 28 IFI Education nnual Schools Programme 2017/2018 2018/2019 IFI Filmshop The IFI Film Shop carries a full range of schools-related films on DVD. For prices and other information contact the IFI shop on (01) 679 5727 or at filmshop@irishfilm.ie. November 6 Keeper IFI TY/Senior French 6 6 n tsaothraí Galway TY/Senior Irish 14 6, 7 The Silent Revolution Galway TY/Senior German 10 6, 7, 8 Keeper Galway TY/Senior French 6 6, 7, 8 The Chessplayer Galway TY/Senior Spanish 12 7 McQueen IFI TY/Senior rt 17 8 The Silent Revolution Portlaoise TY/Senior German 10 8 Mountain Miracle Galway JC German 9 9 Miss Impossible Galway JC French 8 12 Miss Impossible Cork JC French 8 12 The Silent Revolution Cork TY/Senior German 10 13 Keeper Cork TY/Senior French 6 13 Hero Steps Cork JC Spanish 13 14 The Chessplayer Cork TY/Senior Spanish 12 14 Westwood IFI TY/Senior Business 16 14 Black 47 Cork TY 15 15 Mountain Miracle Cork JC German 9 15 Michael Inside Cork TY 18 19 Keeper Newbridge TY/Senior French 6 20 The Silent Revolution Drogheda TY/Senior German 10 20 Love, Simon IFI TY 19 20 Keeper Castlebar TY/Senior French 6 21 Platoon IFI TY/Senior History 15 21 The Silent Revolution Youghal TY/Senior German 10 www.ifi.ie/learn 29
Calendar of Events 22 Mary and the Witch s Flower IFI Primary 21 22 Keeper Bantry TY/Senior French 6 22 Keeper Carlow TY/Senior French 6 26 The Chessplayer Bray TY/Senior Spanish 12 28 Keeper Youghal TY/Senior French 6 December 4 Miss Impossible IFI JC French 8 4 Miss Impossible Castlebar JC French 8 5 Fresh Film Festival Showcase IFI 27 6 Mountain Miracle IFI JC German 9 6 The Silent Revolution Sligo TY/Senior German 10 11 Black 47 IFI TY 15 12 Keeper IFI TY/Senior French 6 13 Peter Pan IFI Primary 21 14 The Silent Revolution thlone TY/Senior German 10 18 The Chessplayer IFI TY/Senior Spanish 12 January 9 Keeper IFI TY/Senior French 6 10 The Breadwinner IFI & NGI Junior rt 20 10 The Silent Revolution Tipperary TY/Senior German 10 14 Keeper thlone TY/Senior French 6 15 The Chessplayer Drogheda TY/Senior Spanish 12 16 Michael Inside IFI TY 18 16 Keeper Waterford TY/Senior French 6 16 Hero Steps Waterford JC Spanish 13 17 The Silent Revolution IFI TY/Senior German 10 22 Westwood IFI TY/Senior Business 16 22 Keeper Monaghan TY/Senior French 6 23 The Silent Revolution Waterford TY/Senior German 10 23 Miss Impossible Waterford JC French 8 23 Lady Bird IFI & SG TY 19 24 Miss Impossible Bantry JC French 8 28 The Chessplayer Newbridge TY/ Senior Spanish 12 28 The Silent Revolution Bray TY/Senior German 10 29 Miss Impossible Drogheda JC French 8 29 The Silent Revolution Castlebar TY/Senior German 10 30 Mountain Miracle Waterford JC German 9 30 The Chessplayer Waterford TY/Senior Spanish 12 31 Miss Impossible IFI JC French 8 February 5 The Silent Revolution IFI TY/Senior German 10 5 Miss Impossible Monaghan JC French 8 6 Miss Impossible Blanchardstown JC French 8 7 Early Man IFI Primary 21 11 The Silent Revolution Newbridge TY/Senior German 10 12 Keeper IFI TY/Senior French 6 30 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 Calendar of Events 12 Mountain Miracle Castlebar JC German 9 13 Wonder IFI Junior English 5 14 Keeper Sligo TY/Senior French 6 26 NT Live Hamlet (Encore Screening) IFI Senior English 4 26 Keeper Ballina TY/Senior French 6 26 Mountain Miracle Drogheda JC German 9 28 Careers in Film Day 2019 IFI 26 28 Keeper Tipperary TY/Senior French 6 March 1 Mountain Miracle Clonakilty JC German 9 TBC Keeper Cork TY/Senior French 6 TBC Miss Impossible Cork JC French 8 5 Hero Steps Drogheda JC Spanish 13 5 Miss Impossible Ballina JC French 8 5 Miss Impossible Navan JC French 8 6 Fresh Film Festival Heats IFI 27 6 Keeper Dún Laoghaire TY/Senior French 6 6 The Chessplayer Blanchardstown TY/Senior Spanish 12 6 Mountain Miracle Navan JC German 9 7 Hero Steps IFI JC Spanish 13 8 The Silent Revolution Dún Laoghaire TY/Senior German 10 11 Keeper Bray TY/Senior French 6 12 Rún Cheannannais Mhóir IFI Junior Irish 14 12 The Silent Revolution Ballina TY/Senior German 10 13 Keeper Navan TY/Senior French 13 n tsaothraí IFI TY/Senior Irish 14 14 n tsaothraí IFI TY/Senior Irish 14 14 The Silent Revolution Navan TY/Senior German 10 15 The Chessplayer Dún Laoghaire TY/Senior Spanish 12 19 Mountain Miracle Ballina JC German 9 20 Pride IFI Senior English 5 21 The Chessplayer IFI TY/Senior Spanish 12 22 Keeper Kilkenny TY/Senior French 6 25 Keeper Limerick TY/Senior French 6 26 Katie IFI TY/Physical Education 17 28 Keeper IFI TY/Senior French 6 28 Wonder Portlaoise Junior English 5 pril 4 Hero Steps Sligo JC Spanish 13 4 Miss Impossible IFI JC French 8 11 Hero Steps IFI JC Spanish 13 May 14 On the Way to School IFI Primary 22 www.ifi.ie/learn 31
IFI Schools Online Come join the conversation! IFI Player Get Social The IFI Player, accessible through a suite of pps and online, offers access to the remarkable film collections held in the IFI Irish Film rchive. Material including newsreels, travelogues, public information films and documentaries will add real visual history to your classroom. Visit www.ifiplayer.ie for more details. The IFI Schools team is on Twitter! Follow us to share your ideas and experiences, and hear about the latest events from IFI Schools. @IFI_Schools design verso.ie