The Model Cinema is proud to present our Secondary Schools Film Programme, a multi-cultural film programme which supports film in secondary school curricula. Screenings are presented in association with the Irish Film Institute. To celebrate Think Languages Week this November, The Model presents screenings in French and Spanish, both Junior & Senior Cycle. German Junior & Senior Cycle film programme will be screened in January, 2025. Screenings generally at 11am, admission €5 per student (teachers free of charge).
FRENCH Senior Cycle/TY
The Fantastic Three (Les trois fantastiques)
Tue. 19 Nov. 2024, 11am
Three friends, Max, Tom and Vivian, spend all their time together as the Fantastic Three, supporting each other in and out of school. When Max’s brother returns from prison seemingly reformed, he has one last scheme to tie up. Led by Max, the Fantastic Three try to intervene in the hope of saving his brother. A gripping tale of conflicting ties of friendship and family. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides.
France • 2023 • 95 mins • French • Drama • Director: Michaël Dichter
Age rec: 15+
FRENCH Junio Cycle
Neneh Superstar
Wed. 20 Nov. 2024, 11am
Neneh loves to dance and perform, and fulfils her dreams of joining the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet School, despite her parents’ concerns that it’s not a welcoming place for a young black girl. She gets through the auditions but at the school, Neneh finds herself at odds with the traditionalist school director Marianne, who singles her out, making her feel on the outside. Despite the barriers, Neneh’s bubbling energy endures in this charming film which is a celebration of talent and perseverance in the face of prejudice. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides.
France • 2022 • 95 mins • French • rama • Director: Ramzi Ben Sliman
Age rec: 12+
SPANISH Senior Cycle/TY
Love & Revolution (Te estoy amando locamente)
Thu. 21 Nov. 2024, 11am
Seville, 1977. Single mother Reme lives with her son Miguel, a wannabe torch singer and performer. Through his love of the stage, he befriends a group involved in the growing LGBT rights movement. Initially, Reme struggles to accept her son's friends and lifestyle but eventually she does everything she can to support him. Set during a time of repressive laws including the criminality of homosexuality, this film is ultimately a heartwarming drama of a mother's love for her son, and the struggle for personal freedom. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides.
Spain • 2023 • 106 mins • Spanish • Drama • Director: Alejandro Marín
Age Rec: 15+
SPANISH Junior Cycle
La Suprema
Fri. 22 Nov. 2024, 11am
Welcome to the town of La Suprema, a tiny and remote Columbian village in the Caribbean region, where teenager Laureana finds out her estranged uncle will be boxing for the world championship. She is determined to watch the fight, but the town has no electricity and no television. Against the odds, and her grandmother’s expectations of her, Laureana enlists her friends and her uncle’s former trainer, Efraim, to bring the fight, and electricity, to her community. A wonderful insight into rural life in Columbia, with a terrific lead performance. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides.
Colombia • 2023 • 83 mins • Spanish • Drama • Director: Felipe Holguín
Age Rec: 12 +
GERMAN Junior Cycle
Greetings from Mars (Grüße vom Mars)
Thu. 16 Jan. 2025, 11am
10-year-old Tom hates change, avoids loud noises and the colour red. Challenged by a stay with his grandparents, he learns to view it as astronaut training for his dream trip to Mars in this engaging family adventure. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides.
Germany • 2024 • 85 mins • German • Drama • Director: Sarah Winkenstette
Age Rec: 12+
GERMAN Senior Cycle/TY
The Teachers' Lounge (Das Lehrerzimmer)
Thu. 30 Jan. 2025, 11am
In Das Lehrerzimmer, new teacher Carla gets caught up in school thefts, with accusations coming from both students and staff. Suspicions and consequences lead to a battle of wills in this gripping classroom drama. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides.
Germany • 2023 • 98 mins • German • Drama • Director: Ilker Çatak
Age Rec: 12+
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Screenings are presented in association with IFI Schools.
