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IFI Schools Programme October 2018 –May 2019
IFI Schools Schools Programme Information Session
Supporting film in school curricula Wednesday 3rd October, 17.00-18.00
and promoting film literacy for Join us at IFI to hear about this year’s exciting new
Schools Programme and find out about some of the
children and young people. 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 Welcome to our Schools Also in the mix are a couple of Ideal for Secondary teachers. Refreshments
Programme for 2018/19. exclusive film previews: the highly provided.
English p4–5
anticipated Bohemian Rhapsody
French p6–8 The programme is arranged with a guest appearance by the To book your place, contact schools@irishfilm.ie or
German p9–11 according to school subject, but Queen Extravaganza tribute the Education team on 01 679 5744.
it can be approached in other band, and the tough, defiant The
Spanish p12–13 ways too. A film under the History Hate U Give, an adaptation of the
Gaeilge p14 banner, for example, could as bestselling YA novel.
easily work with TY Film Studies.
History p15
Our aim is to provide a wide range Among our initiatives are
Music p16 of titles and genres that will give collaborations with Science
you different possibilities, whether Gallery, Junk Kouture, National
Business Studies p16
you’re tackling a theme such as Museum and National Gallery.
Physical Education p17
What Teachers Say…
‘the hero’ in English, or you’re ShoutOut will attend to discuss
Art (Senior/TY) p17 looking to promote modern foreign LGBT+ issues for teens following
language learning. Love, Simon. Our Film Club
Transition Year p18-20 progresses to the second
Art (Junior) p20 Highlights of this programme phase, and our Careers Day, in Great movies, super introductions on The visual impact taught the students more
include ‘Icons and Innovators’, association with VMDIFF, will occasions, back-up suggestions, terrific staff. about Australia than two hours of Geography
Primary p21–22
portraits of four very different build on the success of last year. in the classroom. Also, excellent themes and
IFI Initiatives p23–25 people who have brought characterisations for the age group.
individuality, focus and sheer Finally, we’re delighted to
Other events p26-27
talent to their chosen field. welcome Aoife Coughlan back I love bringing students to the German film
Booking & Information p28 to the Education team while Dee each year, as I feel it opens their minds to other
Calendar of Events p29–31 takes maternity leave with new forms of film-making outside the Hollywood It’s very special to bring a class to a film in a
baby, Joey. scene. It also makes the German language foreign language in the cinema. It gives a totally
more real and possibly cooler! different flavour from watching it over a week
As ever we welcome your in class time and really immerses them for
suggestions and hope to see you the couple of hours. It also exposes them to
in the coming year. alternative films (not the usual Hollywood style)
Students really enjoyed the day. Positive and gives them a taste of what else is out there.
Alicia, Aoife and Richard attitude in class as a result.
IFI Education
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English English English English
Unforgiven NT Live Hamlet Pride Wonder
(Encore Screening)
Oct 17, 10.30 A Feb 26, 10.15 recommended age 15+ Mar 20, 10.30 A Feb 13, 10.30
This award-winning Western has much to offer the William Shakespeare’s Hamlet returns in this National Filling the feel-good gap of former comparative text Approaching a film adaptation of a much-loved
comparative study, such as examination of the hero, Theatre Live presentation, first staged in 2015. Billy Elliot is this heartfelt British film concerning the book is always a challenge. Will it be different to the
the world of the Western, and themes of revenge, unlikely pairing of striking Welsh miners and gay source material? This film adaptation of RJ Palacio’s
good and evil. Lyndsey Turner directs with visual flair and gothic rights activists from London in Thatcher-era Britain. bestselling novel offers a good opportunity for
sensibility while Benedict Cumberbatch delivers On the outside totally different, with both sides writing a review, or comparing the book with the film.
Clint Eastwood is retired gunslinger William Munny, a masterful interpretation of a Hamlet profoundly marginalised from mainstream society, they find
coaxed out of his hog-farming retirement in return torn. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears they also have much in common. Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson play the loving
for a bounty. In this old-style Western, men ruled, itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but parents of 10-year-old Auggie who suffers a rare
and disputes were sorted by the gun; Eastwood paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against Hilarious in places and heartfelt throughout, the film facial disfigurement and now has to face down the
directs and stars as the cowboy ready to hang up the impossibility of his predicament, threatening offers insights into a Britain rife with prejudice and school bullies.
his holster, like his own great Western career. both his sanity and the security of the state. intolerance, while underlining the importance and USA/Hong Kong • 2017 • Drama/Family
USA • 1992 • Drama/Western • 130mins impact of standing up for your rights. 113 mins • Director: Stephen Chbosky
Director: Clint Eastwood This production renders Shakespeare’s protagonist UK/France • 2014 • Biography/Comedy/Drama
identifiable to a new generation. 119 mins • Director: Matthew Warchus
UK • 2015 • Drama/Theatre • 140 mins a lso showing at
Director: Lyndsey Turner Portlaoise, Dunamaise Arts Centre Mar 28
Dunamaise Arts Centre on 057 866 3355
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French
als o s how ing at
Athlone, IMC Cinema Jan 14 Cork, Cork French Film Festival (4-10 Mar) TBC
IFI Education on 01 679 5744 Cork French Film Festival on 021 431 0677
Ballina, Ballina Arts Centre Feb 26 Galway, 24th Junior Film Fleadh Nov 6, 7, 8
Keeper
Ballina Arts Centre on 096 73593 Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200
Bantry, Cinemax 3 Nov 22 Kilkenny, IMC Cinema Mar 22
Cinemax 3 on 027 55777 or 086 815 3271 IFI Education on 01 679 5744
Birr, Offline Film Festival Oct 11 Limerick, Odeon Cinema Mar 25
Offline Film Festival on 057 912 2911 Fresh Film Festival on 061 319 555
Please note this film contains some strong sexual Bray, The Mermaid Arts Centre Mar 11 Monaghan, Garage Theatre Jan 22
Oct 10, Nov 6, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 12, Mar 28,
references and a scene with strobe lighting. The Mermaid Arts Centre on 01 272 4030 Garage Theatre on 047 39777
10.30
Belgium/Switzerland/France • 2015 Carlow, VISUAL Nov 22 Navan, Solstice Arts Centre Mar 13
recommended age 15+
Drama/Romance • English Subtitles • 111 mins Visual on 059 917 2400 Solstice Arts Centre on 046 909 2300
This year’s senior French film choice for schools is Director: Guillaume Senez Carrick-on-Shannon, The Dock Oct 18 Newbridge, Riverbank Arts Centre Nov 19
the sensitive, realistic story of Maxime and Mélanie, The Dock on 071 965 0828 Riverbank Arts Centre on 045 448 327
a teen couple in love. Maxime is a talented footballer Study guide in association Castlebar, Linenhall Arts Centre Nov 20 Sligo, The Model Feb 14
and likely to be selected for trials. Life is good but with the French Cultural Linenhall Arts Centre on 094 902 3733 The Model on 071 914 1405
when Mélanie becomes pregnant, their worlds are Service available from Drogheda, Droichead Arts Centre Oct 23 Tipperary, Excel Arts Centre Feb 28
rocked. Their parents’ responses are very different, www.ifi.ie/study-guides Droichead Arts Centre on 041 983 3946 Excel Arts Theatre on 062 80520
and as the pair try to decide what to do, they feel Dún Laoghaire, Pavilion Theatre Mar 6 Waterford, Garter Lane Arts Centre Jan 16
pressure coming at them from all sides. i f i f re n c h fi l m fe s t i va l Pavilion Theatre on 01 231 2929 www.garterlane.ie or 051 855 038
The IFI French Film Festival will run from Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 13 Youghal, Regal Cinema Nov 28
An honest and heartfelt drama about young people November 14th-25th. Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 Regal Cinema on 024 91624
thrust into adulthood, it poses rich questions for
discussion such as ‘Who am I?’, ‘How do I make Please see www.ifi.ie/frenchfest for more details,
decisions?’ and ‘Who do I want to be?’ or contact IFI Education on 01 679 5744.
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French German
Miss Impossible Bantry, Cinemax Jan 24
Mountain Miracle
Cinemax 3 on 027 55777 or 086 815 3271
Jamais contente Birr, Offline Film Festival Oct 11
Offline Film Festival on 057 912 2911
Dec 4, Jan 31, Apr 4, 10:30 Blanchardstown, Draíocht Arts Centre Feb 6 Amelie rennt
Draíocht Arts Centre on 01 885 2622
recommended age 12+ a lso showing at
Castlebar, Linenhall Arts Centre Dec 4 Oct 23, Dec 6, 10:30
This fresh drama centres on 13-year-old Aurore, Linenhall Arts Centre on 094 902 3733 Ballina, Ballina Arts Centre Mar 19
recommended age 12+
who is trying to find a sense of belonging in the Drogheda, Droichead Arts Centre Jan 29 Ballina Arts Centre on 096 73593
world, stuck between a beautiful older sister and a Droichead Arts Centre on 041 983 3946 Suffering from asthma, 13-year-old Amelie is sent Birr, Offline Film Festival Oct 10
brainy younger one. Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 12 for treatment to a remote clinic in South Tyrol, Offline Film Festival on 057 912 2911
Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 Austria. Stubbornly refusing to participate in the Castlebar, Linenhall Arts Centre Feb 12
Léna Magnien excels as the prickly teen, rebellious Cork, Cork French Film Festival (4-10 Mar) TBC programme, she runs away into the beautiful Linenhall Arts Centre on 094 902 3733
and full of smart answers. Her parents threaten Cork French Film Festival on 021 431 0677 landscape that surrounds the clinic, hoping to find Clonakilty, The Park Cinema Mar 1
boarding school, but an empathetic teacher and an Galway, 24th Junior Film Fleadh Nov 9 some freedom. While hiding she meets local boy The Park Cinema on 023 8834141
offer to join a band give her new possibilities. The Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200 Bart and they embark on a courageous adventure in Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 15
band’s friendship helps her open up, realise her Killarney, Cinema Killarney Oct 18 search of a mountain cure. What follows is a story Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711
own talent, and prompts her family to see her in a Kerry Film Festival on 083 033 1439 of unlikely friendship and a young girl’s struggle for Drogheda, Droichead Arts Centre Feb 26
different light. Monaghan, Garage Theatre Feb 5 autonomy. Droichead Arts Centre on 041 983 3946
France • 2016 • Drama • English Subtitles Garage Theatre on 047 39777 Germany • 2017 • Adventure/Drama Galway, 24th Junior Film Fleadh Nov 8
90 mins • Director: Emilie Deleuze Navan, Solstice Arts Centre Mar 5 English Subtitles • 97 mins Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200
Solstice Arts Centre on 046 909 2300 Director: Tobias Wiemann Navan, Solstice Arts Centre Mar 6
Study guide in association Portlaoise, Dunamaise Arts Centre Oct 25 Solstice Arts Centre on 046 909 2300
with the French Cultural Dunamaise Arts Centre on 057 866 3355 Thurles, Source Arts Centre Oct 24
Service available from Sligo, The Model Oct 25 Presented in Source Arts Centre on 504 90204
www.ifi.ie/study-guides The Model on 071 914 1405 co-operation with the Waterford, Garter Lane Arts Centre Jan 30
Thurles, Source Arts Centre Oct 17 Goethe-Institut Irland. www.garterlane.ie or 051 855038
a lso s ho w i n g at Source Arts Centre on 504 90204 Study guide available from
Ballina, Ballina Arts Centre Mar 5 Waterford, Garter Lane Arts Centre Jan 23 www.ifi.ie/study-guides
Ballina Arts Centre on 096 73593 www.garterlane.ie or 051 855 038
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German
The Silent Revolution als o s how ing at
Athlone, IMC Cinema Dec 14 Galway, 24th Junior Film Fleadh Nov 6, 7
Das schweigende Klassenzimmer IFI Education on 01 679 5744 Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200
Ballina, Ballina Arts Centre Mar 12 Navan, Solstice Arts Centre Mar 14
Ballina Arts Centre on 096 73593 Solstice Arts Centre on 046 909 2300
Oct 11, Jan 17, Feb 5, 10:30
Birr, Offline Film Festival Oct 10 Newbridge, Riverbank Arts Centre Feb 11
recommended age 15+
Offline Film Festival on 057 912 2911 Riverbank Arts Centre on 045 448 327
Based on true events, The Silent Revolution is a Set during the Soviet occupation, the film highlights Blanchardstown, Draíocht Arts Centre Oct 23 Portlaoise, Dunamaise Arts Centre Nov 8
captivating Cold War-era drama told from the the stifling grip that the authorities maintained in the Draíocht Arts Centre on 01 885 2622 Dunamaise Arts Centre on 057 866 3355
perspective of two East German high school region and the impact on those living there. Bray, The Mermaid Arts Centre Jan 28 Sligo, The Model Dec 6
students. During a visit to West Berlin in 1956, Theo Germany • 2018 • Drama • English Subtitles The Mermaid Arts Centre on 01 272 4030 The Model on 071 914 1405
and Kurt witness dramatic footage of the violent 98 mins • Director: Lars Kraume Castlebar, Linenhall Arts Centre Jan 29 Tipperary, Excel Arts Centre Jan 10
Budapest uprising against Soviet forces. Back at Linenhall Arts Centre on 094 902 3733 Excel Arts Theatre on 062 80520
school in Stalinstadt, they spontaneously stage a Presented in Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 12 Waterford, Garter Lane Arts Centre Jan 23
silent protest in class in support of the Hungarians co-operation with the Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 www.garterlane.ie or 051 855 038
who lost their lives. Goethe-Institut Irland. Drogheda, Droichead Arts Centre Nov 20 Youghal, Regal Cinema Nov 21
Study guide available from Droichead Arts Centre on 041 983 3946 Regal Cinema on 024 91624
www.ifi.ie/study-guides Dún Laoghaire, Pavilion Theatre Mar 8
Pavilion Theatre on 01 231 2929
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Spanish Spanish
The Chessplayer Hero Steps
El jugador de ajedrez Pasos de héroe
al so show ing at a lso showing at
Oct 16, Dec 18, Mar 21 10.30 Mar 7, Apr 11, 10:30
Blanchardstown, Draíocht Arts Centre Mar 6 Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 13
recommended age 15+ recommended age 12+
Draíocht Arts Centre on 01 885 2622 Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711
Madrid, 1934. As the political landscape grows more Bray, The Mermaid Arts Centre Nov 26 Ten-year-old Eduardo has more than his share of Drogheda, Droichead Arts Centre Mar 5
threathening under Franco, Champion chessplayer The Mermaid Arts Centre on 01 272 4030 challenges: as a victim of Colombia’s armed conflict, Droichead Arts Centre on 041 983 3946
Diego and his French wife move to Paris, only to later Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 14 he has lost a limb in a landmine explosion, and now Sligo, The Model Apr 4
find themselves in the midst of Nazi occupation. Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 must negotiate life in a children’s home. However, The Model on 071 914 1405
When Diego becomes falsely imprisoned, he must Drogheda, Droichead Arts Centre Jan 15 not one to be deterred, Eduardo sets his sights on Waterford, Garter Lane Arts Centre Jan 16
use chess to earn the trust of his captors. Droichead Arts Centre on 041 983 3946 participating in a children’s soccer tournament. With www.garterlane.ie or 051 855 038
Dún Laoghaire, Pavilion Theatre Mar 15 the help of his music teacher and some dedicated
The Chessplayer tells a humanist story of Pavilion Theatre on 01 231 2929 friends, Eduardo manages to mobilise a team to take
an ordinary man caught up in extraordinary Galway, 24th Junior Film Fleadh Nov 6, 7, 8 on a rival club.
circumstances, and offers students a Spanish Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200 Colombia • 2016 • Adventure/Family/Sport
perspective on this turbulent era of European history. Newbridge, Riverbank Arts Centre Jan 28 English Subtitles • 91 mins
Spain • 2017 • Drama • English Subtitles Riverbank Arts Centre on 045 448 327 Director: Henry Rincón
91 mins • Director: Luis Oliveros Waterford, Garter Lane Arts Centre Jan 30
www.garterlane.ie In association with
In association with Consejería de Educación, Embassy of Spain.
Consejería de Educación, Embassy of Spain. Study guide available from
Study guide available from www.ifi.ie/study-guides
www.ifi.ie/study-guides
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Gaeilge Gaeilge History History
An tSaothraí Rún Cheannannais Platoon Black ’47
The Breadwinner Mhóir
Mar 13, Mar 14, 10.30 A The Secret of Kells Nov 21, 10:30 A Dec 11, 10:30 A
I gcomhair Sheachtain na Gaeilge taispeánfar an A semi-autobiographical account of Vietnam from An Irish ranger flees the British army in 1847
Mar 12, 10:30
beochan fada is déanaí ón stiúideo Éireannach Cartoon iconoclast Oliver Stone, Platoon is an exploration to return home to the west of Ireland. When he
Salon. Tá an scéal suite in 2001 in Cabúl atá faoi I gcomhair Sheachtain na Gaeilge, táimid ag of the dehumanising effects of war, rooted in discovers his family starving in the midst of the
smacht an Talaban, agus insíonn sé scéal Parvana, taispeáint an leagain Ghaeilge de chéad bheochan Stone’s own experiences and in countless post-war Great Famine, he sets out to seek revenge. This
cailín aon bhliain déag d’aois, a ligeann uirthi gur fada an Cartoon Salon. Tá Breandán Óg ina chónaí i testimonies. The film swept the Oscars and struck boldly-told thriller boasts gripping set-pieces and
buachaill í le soláthar dá teaghlach agus le hiarracht mainistir meánaoiseach Cheanannais atá faoi ionsaí a chord in America with its identifiable portrayal of an impressive Irish cast including Barry Keoghan,
a dhéanamh saol a athar a shábháil. Ar an tslí, leanúnach ó chreachairí. Nuair a insíonn Aodhán, a soldier (Charlie Sheen) on the brink. For students Stephen Rea and Moe Dunford. The film is sure
buaileann sí le cailín eile i mbréagríocht agus le chéile, maisitheoir iontach, dó faoi thóir ársa ar sheoid, studying the Vietnam War under the Johnson to provoke discussion amongst students about
ag tarraingt ar chumhacht na scéalaíochta, tagann tosaíonn Breandán ar chuardach a chuireann é i administration, Stone’s film is an excellent account portraying Irish history on screen.
siad ar an neart agus ar an misneach chun aghaidh a dteagmháil le hainmhithe miotasacha, Lochlannaigh of the effects of the President’s decisions on the Ireland/Luxembourg • 2018 • Action/ Drama
thabhairt ar fhírinne uafásach an chogaidh atá rompu. urchóideacha agus spioraid na coillearnaí. Cuireann ground. 96 mins • Director: Lance Daly
Éire/Ceanada/Lucsamburg • 2017 • Beochan an beochan ar fheabhas seo beocht i Leabhar USA • 1986 • Drama/War • 120 mins
94 nóim • Stiúrthóir: Nora Twomey Cheanannais. Director: Oliver Stone
Éire • 2009 • Beochan/Eachtra/Teaghlach a lso showing at
Set in 2001 in Taliban-controlled Kabul, this 75 nóim • Stiúrthóir: Tomm Moore agus Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 14
extraordinary animation from Irish studio Cartoon Nora Twomey Bookings for this event Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711
Saloon tells the story of 11 year-old Parvana who must be made online via
conceals her identity to provide for her family and try to For Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019, we will show the www.ifi.ie/platoon
save her father’s life. Along the way, she meets another Irish language version of Cartoon Saloon’s first
girl in disguise and together, drawing on the power feature. Young Brendan lives in the medieval
of storytelling, they find the strength and courage to monastery of Kells under constant threat from
face the horrifying reality of the encroaching war. raiders. When Aidan, a brilliant illuminator, tells him
Ireland/Canada/Luxembourg • 2017 • Animation about the ancient quest for a jewel, Brendan starts
94 mins • Director: Nora Twomey a search which brings him in contact with mythical
creatures, sinister Norsemen, and woodland spirits.
a lso s ho w i n g at This superb animation brings the story of The Book
Galway, 24th Junior Film Fleadh Nov 6 of Kells to life.
Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200 Ireland • 2009 • Animation/Adventure/Family
Irish with English subtitles • 75 mins
Directors: Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey
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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 Art
Bohemian Rhapsody Westwood: Punk, Katie McQueen
preview Icon, Activist
Oct 24, 10.15 A Nov 14, Jan 22, 10.30 A Mar 26, 10.30 Cert TBC Nov 7, 10.30 A
Bohemian Rhapsody follows the iconic rock band Credited by many as having created the look of Irish boxer Katie Taylor is currently riding high as Alexander McQueen was a British fashion designer
Queen as they record their biggest songs and punk in the 1970s, designer Vivienne Westwood is the holder of WBA and IBF World Lightweight titles. and couturier. From Savile Row apprentice to four-
perform their most legendary shows, including a an undisputed icon of the British fashion world. This time British Designer of the Year, he excelled and
stunning recreation of their 1985 Live Aid concert. intimate documentary follows the designer, now After a disastrous campaign at the Rio 2016 excited with his tailoring, theatricality and the sheer
Featuring a superb lead performance from Rami aged 77, as she works hard to control the integrity Olympic Games, Katie turned professional. This bravura of his shows. His life cut short by suicide, this
Malek as Freddie Mercury, it is a heroic portrayal of her brand and her legacy. Using archive footage revealing documentary follows Taylor as she documentary traces his career, with footage from
that also explores the inspiration, composition and and interviews with associates, we are introduced attempts to get back on track following that major some of his most famous and provocative shows.
meaning behind some of the band’s songs. This to a true rebel, an entrepreneur and advocate for blow to her career, and shows her determination to Please note that this film contains strong
long-awaited biopic is a must-see for students of environmental and social issues. succeed in the professional boxing arena. Students language and references to sexual violence.
music encountering the eponymous song in class. USA • 2018 • Documentary • 83mins of PE will find much to discuss including gender in UK • 2018 • Documentary/Biography • 111 mins
Preview in association with 20th Century Fox Ltd. Director: Lorna Tucker sport, going professional, and planning for optimum Directors: Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui
USA • 2018 • Biography/Drama/Music performance.
140 mins approx. • Director: Bryan Singer Entrepreneur and activist Norah Casey will Ireland • 2018 • Documentary • 85 mins Junk Kouture 2019
introduce the screening on November 14th. Director: Ross Whitaker Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture is a national contest
Members of official tribute act Queen Extravaganza which encourages young designers in second level
will attend our special preview on October 24th for education to create striking couture designs from
a short Q&A about Queen’s music and working in Bookings for these screenings everyday junk. Sara Ryan, Chief Operations Officer
the music industry. must be made online via of Junk Kouture, will be on hand to introduce our
www.ifi.ie/westwood screening of McQueen and present a former winner
and their costume.
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The Hate U Give Michael Inside Love, Simon Lady Bird
preview
Oct 18, 10.30 A Jan 16, 10.30 A Nov 20, 10.30 A Jan 23, 10.30 A
This special preview for schools is the highly Director Frank Berry follows the searing I Used Although indie and world filmmakers have been Saoirse Ronan gives an Oscar-nominated
anticipated adaptation of the best-selling YA to Live Here with this exceptional drama starring telling gay teen stories for some time, this funny performance in Greta Gerwig’s tender coming-of-
novel by Angie Thomas. Prompted to write by Dafhyd Flynn as an 18-year-old man who gets tender drama is one of the first mainstream teen age story.
the police shooting of African-American Oscar caught holding drugs and must serve a custodial films centred on Boy-Meets-Boy. High school
Grant, Thomas expanded her original short story sentence. In prison, he becomes an easy target student Simon is in the closet when he falls for a Artistically-inclined Christine ‘Lady Bird’
into a novel following subsequent police killings. for kingpin David and learns the hard way how the blogger who comes out online and they start to McPherson’s move to a Catholic school in quiet and
Focusing on 16-year old-Starr Carter who, while system inside works. Drawing on his extensive email. Once the class bully finds Simon’s emails conservative Sacramento has her pining for college,
navigating between her private prep school and her research in prisons and rehabilitation programmes, and threatens blackmail, he knows it won’t be long freedom and adventure. As Lady Bird’s fractured
disadvantaged home neighbourhood, is spurred to Berry achieves a gripping plot, which draws on before everyone knows the truth. relationship with her mother comes to the fore, new
activism after she witnesses police shooting her questions of recidivism, justice, friendship and USA • 2018 • Comedy/Drama/Romance romance and friendships reveal themselves in this
friend, Khalil. Rapper-turned-actor Common also control. 110 mins • Director: Greg Berlanti tender portrayal of a young woman and the close
stars. Ireland • 2017 • Drama • 96 mins relationships that come to define her.
Preview in association with 20th Century Fox Ltd. Director: Frank Berry Before the screening, Bella Fitzpatrick of ShoutOut USA • 2017 • 94 mins • Comedy/Drama
USA • 2018 • Crime/Drama • Running time TBC will talk about LGBT+ issues and their work with Director: Greta Gerwig
Director: George Tillman Jr Director Frank Berry will introduce the screening at teens.
the IFI. Science Gallery Workshop – INTIMACY (Jan 23)
What is intimacy? What role does it play in our lives
and our relationships with those around us? Having
ALSO SHOWING AT seen how Lady Brid navigates her relationships,
Cork, Cork Film Festival (9-18 Nov) Nov 15 visit Science Gallery Dublin to explore and discuss
Cork Film Festival on 021 427 1711 how we connect and interact through a guided tour
and fun workshop in the context of their current
exhibition, INTIMACY.
Workshop spaces are limited. Booking Through IFI
Education on 01 679 5744 or schools@irishfilm.ie
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Art
Get Out The Breadwinner Mary and the Peter Pan Early Man
Witch’s Flower
Oct 25, 10:30 A Jan 10, 10:30 A Nov 22, 10.30 Dec 13, 10.30 Feb 7, 10.30
Chris goes to meet his girlfriend Rose’s privileged This beautiful hand-drawn animation from Kilkenny- Japanese anime featuring a Walt Disney’s adaptation of Nick Park’s stop-motion
white parents for the weekend. Chris’s internal based Cartoon Saloon takes place in war-torn bold, flame-haired heroine J.M. Barrie’s story has long been adventure takes a playful look at
uneasiness at his hosts’ condescending attitude Afghanistan and focuses on the plight of 12-year- called Mary. Based on the book a favourite of children for its the history of early people and
mounts as a seemingly harmless party gives way to old Parvana and her family. When the Taliban The Little Broomstick, it’s the tender portrayal of Peter, the boy the ‘possible’ origins of football!
more ominous behaviour. imprisons her father, Parvana must disguise herself first film from Studio Ponoc, who wouldn’t grow up, his self- Dug, an average caveman,
as a boy in order to rescue him, taking inspiration home to many former Studio assured companion Wendy, and suddenly finds himself having
Taking a surreal look at modern day racial tensions, from the heroic legends her father once told her. Ghibli animators. the villainous Captain Hook. Sure to defend his tribe and their
Get Out is an excellent, Oscar-winning example of Combining richly-textured storytelling sequences to leave everyone thinking ‘happy land against the villainous Lord
how horror and comedy can be used to explore with more traditionally hand-drawn characters, The One day, while looking for thoughts’. Nooth and his Bronze Age army.
societal anxieties. Breadwinner is a masterclass in creating affecting adventure, Mary finds a bright USA • 1953 • Animation/ With no other means at his
Japan/USA • 2017 • Horror/Mystery/Thriller characters with refined animation. blue flower which gives her Adventure/Family • 74 mins disposal, Dug challenges Nooth
104 mins • Director: Jordan Peele Ireland/Canada/USA • 2017 • Animation/Drama/ magic powers. Transported to Directors: Clyde Geronimi, to a football match.
Family • 94 mins • Director: Nora Twomey a magic school, she has to deal Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske UK/USA/France • 2018
Ed King, the man behind IFI Horrorthon, Ireland’s with monsters, mayhem and Animation/Family • 89mins
biggest horror film festival, will introduce this film Workshop: National Gallery of Ireland (Jan 10) mystery before finding her way Director: Nick Park
and talk about his fascination with the horror genre. Visit the National Gallery of Ireland for a post- back home.
screening workshop to explore the ways in which Japan • 2017 • Animation/ National Museum of Ireland -
artists portray the human figure and the worlds in Adventure/Family • 107 mins Archaeology
which they live. English • Director: Hiromasa After the film, pupils will hear
Yonebayashi from the National Museum
Workshop spaces are limited. Booking through IFI of Ireland team and discover
Education on 01 679 5744 or schoools@irishfilm.ie the secrets of surviving as
Hunter-Gatherers and Farmers
in the Stone Age and life in the
ALSO SHOWING AT Bronze Age.
Newbridge, Riverbank Arts Centre Oct 17
Riverbank Arts Centre on 045 448 327
20 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 21PRIMARY IFI INITIATIVES
Green-Schools and Film Screening
IFI Player in the Classroom
On the Way to School www.ifiplayer.ie/education ▶ English: Creative response to visual stimulii –
adverts, short films etc; report writing; writing
Sur le chemin de l’école Did you know that the IFI Player has tons of film for purpose
content that can add real visual history of Ireland
Travelling on foot, horseback or in a wheelchair, to any number of classroom subjects? ▶ English Junior Cycle: Travelogue Collection
May 14, 10.30 Recommended Age: 10+
from India, Kenya, Argentina and Morocco, the
Green-Schools is Ireland’s leading environmental film follows the four journeys across mountains, The IFI Player, accessible through a suite of Apps ▶ Geography: Changing landscapes of Ireland
management and award programme, working with idyllic landscapes and rough terrains. The and online via ifiplayer.ie, offers access to the captured on film; fisheries; industries; cities
primary and secondary schools across the country. children are filled with determination, and, though remarkable moving image collections held in the
far apart, they are united in a belief that school is IFI Irish Film Archive. The material includes home ▶ Irish: The Gael Linn Collection – Amharc Éireann
To tie in with their Global Citizenship theme, and a place worth making an effort to reach. movies, newsreels, travelogues, animations,
Walk to School Week 2019 (May 13-17), we are France/China/South Africa/Brazil/Columbia feature films, public information films and ▶ Film studies: Irish Adverts Project – filmmaking
screening this beautifully observed documentary, 2013 • Documentary • English subtitles documentaries.
about young people in four very different places 77 mins • Director: Pascal Plisson ▶ CSPE: Ireland today/yesterday
making their daily journey to school. Here are some suggestions for using the IFI
ALSO SHOWING AT Player in the classroom*: ▶ Primary: Storytelling through animation;
May 13th–17th May 2019: Cork Film Festival Spring TBC short films
National Walk-to-School week See corkfilmfestival.org for details ▶ History: The Irish Independence Film
May 15th 2019: Galway Spring TBC Collection contains newsreels of key * Please note: as much of the IFI Player
National WOW day (Walk on Wednesday) Galway Junior Film Fleadh on 091 562 200 moments in Irish history from 1900-1930s content is unclassified, we recommend
previewing all film content.
22 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 23IFI INITIATIVES IFI INITIATIVES
Junior Cycle Short Film Club Pilot Young Audience IFI Explorers
Course in Film Award Panel (YAA)
Our Short Course in Film comprises 100 Following the first phase of our Film Club pilot, The YAA is the Young Audience Award of the Are your students curious about seeing
classroom hours of three different but delivered during the spring term by a small European Film Academy. At the YAA event in alternative cinema?
complementary aspects of film education. number of schools, we are looking to expand the 2019, panels of young people (aged 12-14) from
Drawing on a range of teaching and learning initiative across the country, at both primary and across Europe will meet in their local venues, Tell them about IFI Explorers - the best
methodologies, students are prompted to secondary level. watch and discuss films, and vote on their opportunity for teens aged 15-18 to see films
explore different films, acquiring film language favourite. at IFI in their own time.
skills. They then apply their understanding of The pilot involves setting up a film club outside
film language to create their own short films, class time, to give students a chance to engage We would like to recruit some new panellists Tickets cost just €3 per film, between 1pm
working in groups and telling new stories through with a wide range of film. Where previously we for the YAA event in May 2019. If you think your and 6pm, Mon-Fri.
moving image. Finally they share their film with operated a DVD model, we’re now looking at students might be interested, please contact
their peers and explain their filmmaking choices. trialling an online platform too, where school Aoife on acoughlan@irishfilm.ie Buy 3 tickets and get the 4th free with an
The Classroom Based Assessment combines broadband allows. IFI Explorers loyalty card.
elements of each strand. This initiative is supported by Creative Europe
The pilot requires some commitment from Desk Ireland – MEDIA Office. For more information contact Richard at
The Short Course in Film is available to download teachers in terms of providing feedback, schools@irishfilm.ie
from our website. If you would like more scheduling screenings and facilitating the club.
information, contact Richard at Training will be provided with ongoing support.
rfallon@irishfilm.ie Phase 2 will run until May 2019.
If you are interested, please email Alicia at
amcgivern@irishfilm.ie
24 IFI Education Schools Programme 2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 25SPECIAL EVENT
Hero Steps
Cork Film Festival Fresh Film Festival
Cork Film Festival (November 9-18) will present Fresh Film Festival promotes the work of young
a selection of IFI Education titles. Films will be filmmakers under the age of 18 through their
screened at The Gate Cork City, with a selection annual festival and Young Filmmaker Award.
also available at The Gate Middleton and The
Gate Mallow. For more information and bookings SH O WC A SE
please contact Cork Film Festival on Dec 5, 13.30-15.00
021 427 1711 or corkfilmfest.org/schools
This selection of 2018’s winning films highlights
Miss Impossible Nov 12 the best of young people’s filmmaking in Ireland.
Careers in Film Day 2019
(Jamais contente) Ideal for students who make a film, want to hear
The Silent Revolution Nov 12 from other young filmmakers, or find out about
(Das schweigende Klassenzimmer) entering a film in 2019.
Keeper Nov 13
H E ATS
Feb 28, 10.30-16.00
Hero Steps Nov 13 Mar 6, 10.00-13.00
Careers in Film Day, in association with Virgin Details of speakers, talks and times will be (Pasos de héroe)
Media Dublin International Film Festival, will posted on our website nearer the date. The Chess Player Nov 14 The Dublin heats of Ireland’s Young Filmmaker
take place in February. This is an opportunity for (El jugador de ajedrez) Awards will take place on March 6th. This
students to meet a whole variety of film industry Booking essential at www.ifi.ie/careers-2019 Black ’47 Nov 14 exciting event is for students who have entered,
practitioners from in front of and behind the or would like an opportunity to see some of the
camera, to learn about their work, how they got Mountain Miracle Nov 15 fantastic films being screened.
there, and what advice they might give to young (Amelie rennt)
people starting out. There will be a chance to ask Michael Inside Nov 15 Admission for both events is FREE but booking is
questions directly and to speak to college reps. 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 27Booking & Information Calendar of Events
October Page
3 Schools Programme Information Session IFI 3
Please note our booking conditions below:
10 Keeper IFI TY/Senior French 6
10 Mountain Miracle Birr JC German 9
▶ All seats reserved must be paid for in ▶ All IFI Education events commence at 10:30
10 The Silent Revolution Birr TY/Senior German 10
advance or on the day of the screening (max. unless otherwise stated,
11 The Silent Revolution IFI TY/Senior German 10
3 absentees),
11 Miss Impossible Birr JC French 8
▶ €5 admission unless otherwise stated,
11 Keeper Birr TY/Senior French 6
▶ Cancellations must be made directly with IFI
16 The Chessplayer IFI TY/Senior Spanish 12
Education at least 3 working days in advance ▶ Payment on invoice must be settled within
17 The Breadwinner Newbridge TY/Senior Irish 14
of the screening, 30 days from the end of the month of the
17 Miss Impossible Thurles JC French 8
relevant screening month.
17 Unforgiven IFI Senior English 4
▶ Entire group no-show will be charged a
18 Keeper Carrick-on-Shannon TY/Senior French 6
penalty,
18 The Hate U Give IFI TY 18
18 Miss Impossible Killarney JC French 8
▶ As per our Child Safeguarding Statement Booking
23 The Silent Revolution Blanchardstown TY/Senior German 10
(www.ifi.ie/child-safeguarding) we ask For booking or more information
23 Keeper Drogheda TY/Senior French 6
teachers/facilitators to exercise proper on IFI Education events, contact
23 Mountain Miracle IFI JC German 9
supervision at all events, based on adequate Richard or Aoife;
24 Bohemian Rhapsody IFI TY/Senior Music 16
ratios (for screenings we recommend T (01) 679 5744
24 Mountain Miracle Thurles JC German 9
1:15), and to sit among students during the E schools@irishfilm.ie
25 Miss Impossible Sligo JC French 8
screening,
25 Get Out IFI TY 20
25 Miss Impossible Portlaoise JC French 8
November
Accessible Cinema IFI Filmshop
6 Keeper IFI TY/Senior French 6
6 An tSaothraí Galway TY/Senior Irish 14
IFI runs accessible cinema screenings, with The IFI Film Shop carries a full range of
6, 7 The Silent Revolution Galway TY/Senior German 10
audio description and open captioning available schools-related films on DVD.
6, 7, 8 Keeper Galway TY/Senior French 6
on certain films. Some of our titles for schools
6, 7, 8 The Chessplayer Galway TY/Senior Spanish 12
may also be available in accessible formats. For prices and other information contact the
7 McQueen IFI TY/Senior Art 17
IFI shop on (01) 679 5727 or at
8 The Silent Revolution Portlaoise TY/Senior German 10
If you would like to find out more, please contact filmshop@irishfilm.ie.
8 Mountain Miracle Galway JC German 9
us on (01) 679 5744.
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
28 IFI Education Schools
Annual Programme
Programme2017/2018
2018/2019 www.ifi.ie/learn 29Calendar of Events Calendar of Events
22 Mary and the Witch’s Flower IFI Primary 21 12 Mountain Miracle Castlebar JC German 9
22 Keeper Bantry TY/Senior French 6 13 Wonder IFI Junior English 5
22 Keeper Carlow TY/Senior French 6 14 Keeper Sligo TY/Senior French 6
26 The Chessplayer Bray TY/Senior Spanish 12 26 NT Live Hamlet (Encore Screening) IFI Senior English 4
28 Keeper Youghal TY/Senior French 6 26 Keeper Ballina TY/Senior French 6
26 Mountain Miracle Drogheda JC German 9
December 28 Careers in Film Day 2019 IFI 26
4 Miss Impossible IFI JC French 8 28 Keeper Tipperary TY/Senior French 6
4 Miss Impossible Castlebar JC French 8
5 Fresh Film Festival Showcase IFI 27 March
6 Mountain Miracle IFI JC German 9 1 Mountain Miracle Clonakilty JC German 9
6 The Silent Revolution Sligo TY/Senior German 10 TBC Keeper Cork TY/Senior French 6
11 Black ’47 IFI TY 15 TBC Miss Impossible Cork JC French 8
12 Keeper IFI TY/Senior French 6 5 Hero Steps Drogheda JC Spanish 13
13 Peter Pan IFI Primary 21 5 Miss Impossible Ballina JC French 8
14 The Silent Revolution Athlone TY/Senior German 10 5 Miss Impossible Navan JC French 8
18 The Chessplayer IFI TY/Senior Spanish 12 6 Fresh Film Festival Heats IFI 27
6 Keeper Dún Laoghaire TY/Senior French 6
January 6 The Chessplayer Blanchardstown TY/Senior Spanish 12
9 Keeper IFI TY/Senior French 6 6 Mountain Miracle Navan JC German 9
10 The Breadwinner IFI & NGI Junior Art 20 7 Hero Steps IFI JC Spanish 13
10 The Silent Revolution Tipperary TY/Senior German 10 8 The Silent Revolution Dún Laoghaire TY/Senior German 10
14 Keeper Athlone TY/Senior French 6 11 Keeper Bray TY/Senior French 6
15 The Chessplayer Drogheda TY/Senior Spanish 12 12 Rún Cheannannais Mhóir IFI Junior Irish 14
16 Michael Inside IFI TY 18 12 The Silent Revolution Ballina TY/Senior German 10
16 Keeper Waterford TY/Senior French 6 13 Keeper Navan TY/Senior French
16 Hero Steps Waterford JC Spanish 13 13 An tSaothraí IFI TY/Senior Irish 14
17 The Silent Revolution IFI TY/Senior German 10 14 An tSaothraí IFI TY/Senior Irish 14
22 Westwood IFI TY/Senior Business 16 14 The Silent Revolution Navan TY/Senior German 10
22 Keeper Monaghan TY/Senior French 6 15 The Chessplayer Dún Laoghaire TY/Senior Spanish 12
23 The Silent Revolution Waterford TY/Senior German 10 19 Mountain Miracle Ballina JC German 9
23 Miss Impossible Waterford JC French 8 20 Pride IFI Senior English 5
23 Lady Bird IFI & SG TY 19 21 The Chessplayer IFI TY/Senior Spanish 12
24 Miss Impossible Bantry JC French 8 22 Keeper Kilkenny TY/Senior French 6
28 The Chessplayer Newbridge TY/ Senior Spanish 12 25 Keeper Limerick TY/Senior French 6
28 The Silent Revolution Bray TY/Senior German 10 26 Katie IFI TY/Physical Education 17
29 Miss Impossible Drogheda JC French 8 28 Keeper IFI TY/Senior French 6
29 The Silent Revolution Castlebar TY/Senior German 10 28 Wonder Portlaoise Junior English 5
30 Mountain Miracle Waterford JC German 9
30 The Chessplayer Waterford TY/Senior Spanish 12 April
31 Miss Impossible IFI JC French 8 4 Hero Steps Sligo JC Spanish 13
4 Miss Impossible IFI JC French 8
February 11 Hero Steps IFI JC Spanish 13
5 The Silent Revolution IFI TY/Senior German 10
5 Miss Impossible Monaghan JC French 8 May
6 Miss Impossible Blanchardstown JC French 8 14 On the Way to School IFI Primary 22
7 Early Man IFI Primary 21
11 The Silent Revolution Newbridge TY/Senior German 10
12 Keeper IFI TY/Senior French 6
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