Cork International Film Festival is delighted to present a diverse and exciting programme of films for young people as part of our Festival Schools Programme in November.
The Schools programme is available at The Everyman theatre from the 13th to the 17th of November, It will also be available in Gate Cinemas Midleton and Mallow, and The Reel Cinema Ballincollig from the 20th to the 24th of November 2023.
Each student ticket is €7.00 (€6.50 DEIS school discount) accompanying teachers can attend free of charge.
To inquire about the screenings’ schedule and for bookings, please contact schools@corkfilmfest.org
TY and Leaving Cert || Green Screen – Environmental Activism:
Fashion Reimagined
Special Event – Screening + Q&A with Special Guests || Everyman Theatre Only
Becky Hutner || UK, USA || 2022 || 100 mins || TY and up || Documentary
Follow fashion designer Amy Powney on her journey from outsider to industry leader, as she sets out to create a transparent, ethical and sustainable collection, from the field to the finished garment. Exposing the complexity of the fashion industry’s supply chain, and addressing the urgent issue of global waste, this documentary highlights how the actions of one can influence an entire sector.
The screening will be followed by an open Q&A with special guests.
This event is sponsored by Future Planet.
Junior Cert French: The Little Gang (La Petite Bande)
Pierre Salvadori || France || 2022 || 106 mins || Drama || French, Subtitled
Four young teens in rural France form a plan to stop the local factory polluting their local water supply and help raise awareness about climate change. The young gang turned activists want to carry out a late night attack on the factory, when things don’t go quite to plan. This French family comedy will have you routing for the mini climate activists despite their crimes.
Accompanying Study Guide available here from November.
Leaving Cert French: Sixteen (16 Ans)
Philippe Lioret || France || 2023 || 94 mins || Drama || French, Subtitled
Classmates Nora and Leo fall in love at school, but their romance faces intense opposition from their parents and family. Despite the different familial backgrounds and beliefs the pair continue their romance undercover. This contemporary retelling of Romeo & Juliet focusing on opposing societal hierarchies rather than duelling families brings a gripping engaging film for older teens.
Accompanying Study Guide available here from November.
Junior Cert German: Too Far Away (Zu Weit Weg)
Sarah Winkenstette || Germany || 2019 || 88 mins || Drama || German, Subtitled
When a large mining company takes over their village, Ben’s family must move to a nearby city. Feeling displaced, he starts a new school where he shares his outsider status and a love of football with new student and Syrian refugee Tariq. Learning that his friend longs to reunite with his scattered family, Ben decides to help Tariq locate his older brother, in turn finding a way to exist in their new surroundings. A charming football drama set in modern day Germany.
Accompanying Study Guide available here from November.
Leaving Cert German: Run Lola Run (Lola Rennt)
Tom Tykwer || Germany || 1998 || 81 mins || Thriller || German, Subtitled
In celebration of the films’ 25th anniversary, we are bringing Run Lola Run back to the big screen for new audiences. Bursting on to the scene in 1998, Run Lola Run was an instant cult classic thanks to its innovative style and catchy soundtrack. The set-up is simple: Lola gets a phone call from her boyfriend Manni, who needs to deliver 100,000 Deutschmarks to a local gangster at noon, 20 minutes from now. Will she get the money in time? Or will her father, the police and barking dogs get in her way?
Accompanying Study Guide available here from November.
Junior Cert Spanish: One For All (Uno Para Todos)
David Ilundain || Spain || 2020 || 91 mins || Drama || Spanish, Subtitled
Accompanying Study Guide available here from November.
Leaving Cert Spanish: Schoolgirls (Las Niñas)
Pilar Palomero || Spain || 2020 || 107 mins || Coming-of-age || Spanish, Subtitled
It is 1992 in north-eastern Spain, and 11-year-old Celia lives with her widowed mother and attends the local all-girls Catholic school. The monotony is interrupted by the arrival of cool new student Brisa, who has arrived from Barcelona. Instantly taking Celia under her wing, the girls play with make-up, try alcohol and cigarettes and stir up trouble. All the while, Celia learns the realities of being the daughter of an unwed woman in a Catholic country. A charming coming-of-age drama about identity and growing up.
Accompanying Study Guide available here from November.
