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EDUCATION PROGRAMME MONDAY 14 – FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2016
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WELCOME WELCOME to the 29th Foyle Film Festival Education Programme, which includes a diverse range of local and international films and digital workshops, exploring this year’s theme MAGIC & WONDER. The primary programme launches with the magical animation Storks, a company that used to deliver babies but now delivers packages worldwide. When the company’s top delivery stork accidentally activates the ‘Baby Making Machine’, it forces the organisation to re-evaluate its true vocation in life. Kubo And The Two Strings is the story of a young Japanese boy who makes a living for himself and his mother by telling tales to the local townsfolk. His simple existence is thrown into turmoil when some shady figures from his past come back into his life, pushing him to embark on a sacred quest to find a magical suit of armour that belonged to his late father. Boy And The World is an amazing Brazilian animation that truly illustrates the power of imagery and music to deliver a powerful and deep message. If there ever was an easy way to teach primary-aged children about our global footprint and the perils of corporate capitalism, then this film delivers. The post-primary programme includes special screenings of visionary director Tim Burton’s latest movie Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, a secret refuge where young Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times. In the Palestinian drama The Idol, aspiring musician and Gaza refugee Mohammed Assaf prepares to compete in the 2013 edition of 'Arab Idol'. His journey ultimately leads him to make the dangerous crossing into Egypt for the first auditions of the competition in Cairo where he hopes to impress enough to make it onto the main show as a symbol of hope for Palestine.
Life, Animated is the wondrous true story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. This inspirational film provides parents and teachers with a great insight into working with children with autism. CCEA’s Moving Image Arts (MIA) Showcase is Foyle Film Festival’s annual celebration of the talent, imagination and creativity of the MIA students. City of Derry Crystal Awards are presented to the successful students on the day as part of this special ceremony. The Nerve Centre’s Creative Learning Centre team will also bring Foyle Film Festival’s Education Programme into schools giving students a unique opportunity to use fun ICT skills in the classroom in order to explore the festival themes. As well as film screenings in Brunswick Moviebowl, the programme gives teachers the opportunity to screen a series of educational films in their own school. More details in the programme. We look forward to welcoming you all soon. Bernie McLaughlin Foyle Film Festival Director & Programmer
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STORKS
KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS
MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER @ 10AM
VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: FRIENDSHIP / TRAVEL / ADVENTURE / FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS USA.2016. Directors: Nicholas Stoller, Doug Sweetland. Cast: Andy Samberg, Katie Crown, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Aniston. Duration: 1hr.32mins. Cert: U Storks deliver babies...or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet giant Cornerstore.com. Junior, the company's top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorised baby girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race to make their first-ever baby drop in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks' true mission in the world.
“ Andy Samberg delivers laughs and babies in charming animated adventure.” Alonso Duralde, The Wrap
“ Children will be thoroughly entertained…” Adrina Palmer, Irish Film Critic
WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER @ 10AM
VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP / LEARNING FOR LIFE & WORK THEMES: FAMILY / FRIENDSHIP / TEAM WORK / TRAVEL / ADVENTURE USA.2016. Director: Travis Knight. Cast: Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Matthew McConaughey, Ralph Fiennes, George Takei, Rooney Mara. Duration: 1hr.41mins. Cert: PG Kubo (Art Parkinson) is a young Japanese boy who makes a living for himself and his mother by telling tales to the local townsfolk. His simple existence is thrown into turmoil when some shady figures from his past, namely his evil aunts and grandfather, re-enter his life, pushing him to embark on a sacred quest. In order to save himself and his town, Kubo must locate a magical suit of armour that belonged to his late father. Aided by Monkey (Chalize Theron) and Beetle (Matthew McConaughey), Kubo faces many challenges as he seeks to finish his mission.
“ The director, Travis Knight, has put together a picture that hits a lot of all-ages-entertainment sweet spots while avoiding hackneyed conventions, and ends up delivering what feels like a sincere family-friendly message.” Glenn Kenny, New York Times 6
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BOY AND THE WORLD
THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER @ 10AM
VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / LEARNING FOR LIFE & WORK / GEOGRAPHY / LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP THEMES: FAMILY / FATHER-SON RELATIONSHIP / HUMAN RIGHTS / ENVIRONMENTALISM USA. 2013. Director: Josh Greenbaum. Duration: 1hr.39mins. Cert: PG. Distributor: Kaleidoscope Film Distribution A simple story about a happy-go-lucky child from the countryside who embarks on a quest to find his father, Boy And The World takes us on a journey over land and sea and also through industry as we follow a substance that is probably cotton from harvest through to processing, weaving and sewing into clothes, whilst a couple of scenes suggest we're actually in a science fiction film on an unknown planet – adding to that childlike sense of uncertainty. This amazing Brazilian animation truly exemplifies the power of imagery and music as a combination with the ability to deliver a powerful and deep message. It shows an adventurous quest that illustrates the issues of the modern world through the eyes of a child. If you've ever yearned for an easy way to teach your primary-aged children about our global footprint and the perils of corporate capitalism, this film is for you. Winner of over 40 film festival awards around the world. Nominated for an Oscar®
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“Boy & the World is not just a kids film. It actually is suitable for all ages because everyone can find some food for thought. In fact, while the children will enjoy the adventure of the little boy, everyone else, mostly young adults and adults, will reflect on the working world, human rights, ecology and poverty.” Sonia Cerca, A Film A Day
“ A truly unusual cinema experience that harks back to the days of early animation which used simple techniques to dazzle for a purpose, this is well worth catching.” Jennie Kermode, EyeForFilm
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TROLLS
MONDAY 21 NOVEMBER @ 10AM
ROCK DOG 3D
THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER @ 10AM
VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: FRIENDSHIP / HAPPINESS / TOLERANCE / TEAM WORK / TRAVEL / ADVENTURE
VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP / LEARNING FOR LIFE & WORK THEMES: FAMILY / FRIENDSHIP / MUSIC / AMBITION / FOLLOWING YOUR DREAM
USA.2016. Directors: Mike Mitchell, Walt Dohrn. Cast: Anna Kendrick, Zooey Deschanel, Justin Timberlake, James Corden, Russell Brand. Duration: 1hr.32mins. Cert: PG
China/USA.2016. Director: Ash Brannon. Cast: Luke Wilson, Eddie Izzard, J.K. Simmons. Duration: 1hr.20mins. Cert: PG
From the creators of Shrek comes DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls, a smart, funny and irreverent comedy about the search for happiness, and just how far some will go to get it. This hilarious film transports audiences to a colourful, wondrous world populated by the overly optimistic Trolls, who have a constant dance in their step and a song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have trolls in their stomachs. After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and the overly cautious curmudgeonly Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Together, this mismatched duo embark on a rescue mission full of adventure and mishap – trying to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.
Bodi, a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, is expected to become the next village guard to a group of fun-loving, countryside sheep, but fears he doesn’t have the passion to assume the role from his dad, Khampa. Everything changes when a radio literally falls out of the sky and Bodi hears a song by rock legend Angus Scattergood, opening his heart to a musical world he must explore. Leaving home to chase his destiny in the big city, Bodi attracts the attention of Khampa’s nemesis, Linnux. Leader of a hungry wolf pack, Linnux believes that Bodi is his ticket back into the village and closer to delicious sheep. It is up to Bodi to save his family and friends from harm without giving up his newfound dream.
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PRIMARY OUTREACH WORKSHOP PROGRAMME Teachers can book the following two-hour hands-on workshops on any school day from Monday 14 to Friday 25 November at a time that suits their own timetable. No need to book buses or cover for teachers as we’ll bring these exciting digital workshops, and the magic of the movies, right into the classroom.
ANIMATING DORY
SOUND AND VISION
VENUE: SCHOOL BASED OUTREACH SUITABLE FOR: YEARS 4 – 7 AREAS OF LEARNING: PDMU / THE ARTS / UICT / WAU / COMMUNICATION / LANGUAGE & LITERACY / MN THEMES: USING YOUR IMAGINATION TO CREATE AND TELL A STORY DURATION: 2HRS MAXIMUM PLACES AVAILABLE: 30 COST: £3pp
VENUE: SCHOOL BASED OUTREACH SUITABLE FOR: YEARS 4 – 7 AREAS OF LEARNING: PDMU / THE ARTS / UICT / WAU / COMMUNICATION / LANGUAGE & LITERACY / MN THEMES: CREATING A MOOD AND EXPRESSING EMOTIONS THROUGH THE USE OF MUSIC / WORKING TOGETHER DURATION: 2HRS MAXIMUM PLACES AVAILABLE: 30 COST: £3pp
Swim your way through the big, wide ocean and help us find Dory in this animation workshop. Animate a trail of shells to help Dory find her parents or maybe her great escape from the aquarium. Whatever you choose, the world's your oyster!
Using a sequence from the new animated feature film Finding Dory, participants will use an iPad to replace the soundtrack with their own audio. Participants can employ sound effects, narration, foley and music to change the feel and pace of the original movie.
Pupils will work together, using the new Disney animation Finding Dory as inspiration, to create their own animated story.
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CREATIVE CENTENARIES DIGITAL WORKSHOPS
AVAILABLE TO BOOK FOR WEDNESDAY 16 AND THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER BOOKING: These workshops will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. The first schools to book can determine the dates/times that suit their specific timetables.
Throughout 2016, a number of key centenaries in Ireland’s past have been remembered and commemorated, including the Easter Rising and Battle of the Somme. Events from that time shaped the cultural landscape that exists across the island to this date. The Nerve Centre’s Creative Centenaries project has been bringing a digital approach to help young people learn about and understand the impact of 1916, as well as creating cutting-edge resources such as animations and curriculum-linked comic books to further explore themes from the time. These engaging workshops will allow students to examine the impact and legacy of the Easter Rising and the Battle of the Somme like never before.
WORKSHOP 1: COMIC CREATION VENUE: SCHOOL BASED OUTREACH SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGE 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: UICT (COMMUNICATION) / WAU / LITERACY / THE ARTS THEMES: HISTORY / PDMU / AWARENESS OF AUDIENCE AND PURPOSE / AWARENESS OF SELF AND OTHERS DURATION: 2HRS MAXIMUM PLACES AVAILABLE: 30 COST: £3pp Using innovative comic books based on real life characters from the Easter Rising and Battle of the Somme, along with 3D style animations, students will delve into the historic events of 1916 and create their own comic book stories about the events of that year. Pupils will also use green screen technology to send themselves back in time to the events of 1916 and to place themselves in iconic, archive imagery.
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WORKSHOP 2 : CREATE AN ANIMATION VENUE: SCHOOL BASED OUTREACH SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGE 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: UICT (MUSIC & SOUND) / WAU / LITERACY / THE ARTS THEMES: HISTORY / PDMU / AWARENESS OF AUDIENCE AND PURPOSE / AWARENESS OF SELF AND OTHERS DURATION: 2HRS MAXIMUM PLACES AVAILABLE: 30 COST: £3pp Pupils will gain an understanding of the events of 1916 before using iPad animation and specially designed, laser cut characters to recreate a scene from the Easter Rising or the Battle of the Somme. Pupils will collaborate to create a short stop-motion animated film that also combines elements of green screen technology and audio to tell their story.
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PRIMARY OUTREACH FILM PROGRAMME Teachers can book any of the following educational film packages to screen in the classroom on any date and time between Monday 14 and Friday 25 November. No need to book buses, or cover for teachers, we’ll bring the film programme right into the classroom. The festival is always inundated with bookings for outreach screening packages so please book early to avoid disappointment. Alternatively, we are willing to arrange screenings outside of the advertised festival dates, and normal school hours – for example, as part of Into Film After School Clubs. We try not to refuse any reasonable request. PLEASE NOTE: A minimum booking of 70 places is required for outreach events.
PACKAGE ONE
ZOOTROPOLIS
SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP / LEARNING FOR LIFE & WORK THEMES: FRIENDSHIP / TEAMWORK / AMBITION / FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS / PREJUDICE / EQUALITY / GENDER / CRIME USA.2016. Directors: Byron Howard, Rich Moore. Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Shakira. Duration: 1hr.48mins. Cert: PG In a city populated by animals, an ambitious young rabbit achieves her dream of becoming the first bunny to become a police officer, but faces prejudice at every turn. When the disappearance of an otter hints at a terrible conspiracy in the city, she enlists the help of a con artist fox in order to solve the mystery.
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“In the end…it's the film's nuanced take on race and identity that stays in the memory – most notably the way it's willing to complicate its idealism by honestly acknowledging the difficulties in trying to achieve an equal society.” Kenji Fujishima, Slant Magazine
“ Funny, smart, thought-provoking, and musical too.” Neil Genzlinger, New York Times
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PACKAGE TWO
ROBINSON CRUSOE
SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP / PSHE THEMES: FRIENDSHIP / TEAM WORK / TRAVEL / ADVENTURE Belgium/France.2016. Directors: Vincent Kesteloot. Ben Stassen. Cast: Matthias Schweighรถfer, Kaya Yanar, Ilka Bessin. Duration: 1hr.31mins. Cert: PG On a tiny exotic island, Tuesday, an outgoing parrot lives with his quirky animal friends in paradise. However, Tuesday can't stop dreaming about discovering the world. After a violent storm, Tuesday and his friends wake up to find a strange creature on the beach: Robinson Crusoe. Tuesday immediately views Crusoe as his ticket off the island to explore new lands. Likewise, Crusoe soon realises that the key to surviving on the island is through the help of Tuesday and the other animals. It isn't always easy at first, as the animals don't speak "human". Slowly but surely, they all start living together in harmony, until one day two savage cats, who wish to take control of the island, overturn their comfortable life. A battle ensues between the cats and the group of friends but Crusoe and the animals soon discover the true power of friendship against all odds. 13
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PACKAGE THREE
THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE
SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU THEMES: BEING DIFFERENT / TEAM WORK / ANGER MANAGEMENT USA/Finland.2016. Directors: Clay Kaytis, Fergal Reilly. Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Sean Penn. Duration: 1hr.37mins. Cert: PG Flightless birds lead a mostly happy existence, except for Red ( Jason Sudeikis), who just can't get past the daily annoyances of life. His temperament leads him to anger management class, where he meets fellow misfits Chuck ( Josh Gad) and Bomb. Red becomes even more agitated when his feathered brethren welcome green pigs to their island paradise. As the swine begin to get under his skin, Red joins forces with Chuck and Bomb to investigate the real reason behind their mysterious arrival.
“The Angry Birds is a thrilling and exciting ride… the dialogue, animation, and characters themselves are enjoyable, relatable, and outright hysterical.” Julian Butler, Irish Film Critic 14
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PACKAGE FOUR
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU /WAU THEMES: FRIENDSHIP / FAMILY / ACCEPTING OTHERS / PETS AND THEIR OWNERS Japan/USA.2016. Directors: Yarrow Cheney, Chris Renaud. Cast: Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Albert Brooks. Duration: 1hr.30mins. Cert: U The Secret Life Of Pets is the story of Max, a terrier who adores his owner Katie who rescued him from the streets of New York as an abandoned puppy. He can never figure out why she has to leave their apartment in the morning and not return until later in the day. But when all the pet owners are gone to work, we see each of the pets hanging out with each other and what they get up to when their owners aren’t around. When Katie arrives home with Duke – a large mutt she says will be his new brother – Max is not happy. Naturally, things don’t go well between the argumentative siblings and this leads to them fighting with each other in the park, getting lost, and then being forced into a gang of outsiders, led by a cuddly-looking but ferocious white rabbit called Snowball. 15
“ A lovingly produced animation with plenty of laughs.” Luke Ryan Baldock, The Hollywood News
“ Although many might consider it a 'kids movie' because of the animation style and story line, The Secret Life of Pets is a must-see for anyone who loves animals and appreciates a good laugh." Kenji Fujishima, Slant Magazine
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SATELLITE EVENT BOY AND THE WORLD
TUESDAY 15 NOVEMBER @ 10.30AM VENUE: REGIONAL CULTURAL CENTRE, LETTERKENNY SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / LEARNING FOR LIFE & WORK / GEOGRAPHY / LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP THEMES: FAMILY / FATHER-SON RELATIONSHIP / HUMAN RIGHTS / ENVIRONMENTALISM Brazil.2013. Director: Alê Abreu. Cast: Vinicius Garcia, Marco Aurêlio Campos, Lu Horta. Duration: 1hr.20mins. Cert: PG
For further information please contact Jeremy Howard. Tel: 00 353 (0) 9129186 Web: regionalculturalcentre.com
A simple story about a happy-go-lucky child from the countryside who embarks on a quest to find his father. Winner of over 40 film festival awards around the world. Nominated for an Oscar®
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WEEKEND FAMILY EVENTS
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This year’s Foyle Film Festival includes a weekend of special cinema events aimed at the family audience. As well as watching a classic film on the big screen, families are being invited to take part in fun movie related events.
PADDINGTON & TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER @ 11AM
VENUE: NERVE CENTRE DURATION: 1HR 35MINS CERT: PG COST: £2pp (Family tickets available) A special screening of family favourite Paddington accompanied by a teddy bear’s picnic. Bring along a picnic (marmalade optional) and your favourite bears for this one-off event. Limited places are available, so book early to avoid disappointment.
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MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN
TUESDAY 15 NOVEMBER @ 10AM
VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGE 3 (YR 10), KEY STAGE 4 AREAS OF LEARNING: WAU / LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP THEMES: TRUST / FRIENDSHIP / FANTASY / TRAVEL / ADVENTURE / HEROES & VILLAINS UK/Belgium/USA.2016. Director: Tim Burton. Cast: Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Judi Dench, Rupert Everett. Duration: 2hrs.7mins. Cert: 12A From visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience. When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realises that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is. 19
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THE IDOL (Ya tayr el tayer)
THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER @ 10AM
VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 3 & 4, SIXTH FORM AREAS OF LEARNING: CITIZENSHIP / MUSIC / MEDIA STUDIES / POLITICS / LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP THEMES: FAMILY / LOVE & LOSS / AMBITION / GROWING UP / AMBITION / FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS / WAR & CONFLICT Netherlands/UK/ Qatar/Argentina/Egypt/Palestine/United Arab Emirates.2016. Director: Hany Abu-Assad. Cast: Tawfeek Barhom, Ahmed Al Rokh, Hiba Attalah. Duration: 1hr.40mins. Cert: PG. Language: Arabic with English subtitles Palestinian drama co-written and directed by Hany AbuAssad. The film follows the life of aspiring musician and Gaza refugee Mohammed Assaf (Tawfeek Barhom) in the build up to competing in the 2013 edition of 'Arab Idol'. Beginning in 2005, Mohammed starts his musical career by forming a band with his sister Nour (Hiba Attalah) and their childhood friends and playing at some local parties and weddings. When Nour is diagnosed with kidney failure, Mohammed vows to raise enough money to get her an organ transplant. At his singing lessons he becomes infatuated and inspired by a girl he meets who convinces him to continue on his path to pop superstardom even after tragedy devastates Mohammed and his family. His journey ultimately leads him to make the dangerous crossing into Egypt for the first auditions of 'Arab Idol' in Cairo where he hopes to impress enough to make it on to the main show as a symbol of hope for Palestine.
“ The underlying power of the story, along with its great cast (especially Hiba Atallah as Nour), more than make up for a few superficial flaws.” Daniel Glenn, Film-Forward.com 20
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EL SUR
FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER @ 10AM
LIFE, ANIMATED
TUESDAY 22 NOVEMBER @ 10AM
VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 3 & 4 AREAS OF LEARNING: HISTORY / POLITICS / WAU / LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP / PSHE THEMES: CHILDHOOD / GROWING UP / WAR / ESTRANGEMENT / ALIENATION / DISLOCATION
VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 3 & 4 AREAS OF LEARNING: WAU / LEARNING FOR LIFE & WORK / CITIZENSHIP / PSHE THEMES: AUTISM / FAMILY / LOVE / LOSS / COMMUNICATION
Spain/France.1983. Director: Victor Erice. Cast: Omero Antonutti, Sonsoles Aranguren, Iciar Bollain. Duration: 1hr.35mins. Cert: PG
France/USA.2016. Director: Roger Ross Williams. Cast: Jonathan Freeman, Gilbert Gottfried, Alan Rosenblatt. Duration: 1hr.29mins. Cert: PG
A young girl in northern Spain is fascinated by her father’s mysterious past and his childhood in the pre-civil-war south. Spain’s enigmatic master Victor Erice has completed only three features since 1973, but each one is an exquisite masterpiece. El Sur is the second of these, a film that endured torrid production difficulties and a troubled distribution history – but whose power and beauty endures. It has a mythical quality and is studded with moments of haunting beauty and immaculately constructed compositions.
From Academy Award® winning director Roger Ross Williams, Life, Animated is the inspirational true story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films.
Pedro Almodovar chose the film in a selection of great Spanish works screened at BFI Southbank, and he said of it:
“ 95 minutes of emotions so intense that you’re left breathless. I cry every time I watch it.” Pedro Almodovar 21
Life, Animated is an inspirational film that will provide parents and teachers with a great insight into working with children with autism.
“ A radiant, uplifting story.” Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter
“ Deeply moving, a warm testament to a family’s love and resilience.” Justin Chang, Variety
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MOVING IMAGE ARTS SHOWCASE
MOVING IMAGE ARTS AWARDS SHOWCASE & CEREMONY WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER @ 1PM
VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: GCSE, AS, A2, KEY STAGE 4 AREAS OF LEARNING: MIA THEMES: CELEBRATING CREATIVITY The Foyle Film Festival launched CCEA’s Moving Images Arts Awards Showcase in 2003, with the support and sponsorship of Michael Bond from City of Derry Crystal. The showcase was conceived as a way of marking and celebrating the work produced by students undertaking the new Moving Image Arts subject. Since its introduction over a decade ago, this annual event has gone from strength to strength, and Foyle Film Festival is delighted to once again highlight and celebrate the talent, imagination and creativity of the MIA students by awarding the beautiful City of Derry Crystal Awards for the best films. It is with a great deal of pride and pleasure that Foyle Film Festival 22
provides a platform for the work of these budding young filmmakers. The festival hopes to be accepting the work of MIA students into the Light In Motion (LIM) Competition, which are Oscar® and BAFTA affiliated, in future years. Sponsored by
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CREATIVE CENTENARIES DIGITAL WORKSHOP HISTORICAL PODCASTING TUESDAY 24 and FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER
AVAILABLE TO BOOK FOR THURSDAY 24 AND FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER
VENUE: SCHOOL BASED OUTREACH SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGE 3 AREAS OF LEARNING: THE ARTS / ENVIRONMENT & SOCIETY / HISTORY / ENGLISH / POLITICS / LLW / CITIZENSHIP / LITERACY / COMMUNICATION / UICT THEMES: HISTORY / HUMAN RIGHTS / WAR & PEACE DURATION: 2 HRS MAXIMUM PLACES AVAILABLE: 30 COST: £3pp From 1912 to 1922, Ireland was caught up in a period of tumultuous change as a number of defining events shaped the future of the island. In 1916, as Irish men fought for Britain during the First World War, many felt conflicted when news reached them of the Easter Rising in Dublin. Francis Ledwidge, an Irish nationalist, was one of those soldiers fighting overseas for Britain. He saw action at Gallipoli and in Serbia, eventually suffering injuries that brought him to Manchester from where he learned about the events of the Easter Rising and the fate of the leaders of the rebellion, some of whom he called close friends. Regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest poets, Ledwidge was stationed at Ebrington Barracks in Derry~Londonderry in late 1916, where we wrote a number of poems about the events of the Easter Rising, including ‘Lament for the Poets’. The Creative Centenaries project has produced a new graphic novel resource on the life of Francis Ledwidge, detailing his motivations to go to war and how the events of 1916 shaped his outlook. This workshop will see pupils work in small groups to create an interview podcast with Ledwidge during his time stationed at Ebrington in the aftermath of the Easter Rising. Students will assume the roles of people from the time and imagine how Ledwidge would have responded to the events of that year. All pupils participating in Creative Centenaries workshops will receive FREE graphic novels. 23
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POST-PRIMARY OUTREACH FILM PROGRAMME Teachers can book any of the following educational film packages to screen in the classroom on any date and time from Monday 14 to Friday 25 November. No need to book buses or cover for teachers, as we’ll bring the film programme right into the classroom. The festival is always inundated with bookings for outreach screening packages so please book early to avoid disappointment. Alternatively, we are willing to arrange screenings outside of the advertised festival dates and normal school hours – for example, as part of Into Film After School Clubs. We try not to refuse any reasonable request. PLEASE NOTE: A minimum booking of 70 places is required for outreach events
PACKAGE ONE
SON OF SAUL (SAUL FIA)
SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGE 4 (YR 12), SIXTH FORM AREAS OF LEARNING: HISTORY / POLITICS / WAU / LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP / PSHE THEMES: THE HOLOCAUST / HUMAN RIGHTS / DISCRIMINATION / PREJUDICE / HUMANITARIANISM /MORALITY Hungary.2015. Director: László Nemes. Cast: Géza Röhrig, Levente Molnár, Urs Rechn. Duration: 1hr.47mins. Cert: 15 Two days in the life of Saul Auslander, Hungarian prisoner working as a member of the sonderkommando at one of the Auschwitz Crematoriums who, to bury the corpse of a boy he takes for his son, tries to carry out his impossible deed: salvage the body and find a rabbi to bury it. While the sonderkommando is to be liquidated at any moment, Saul rejects plans of rebellion to save the remains of a son he never took care of when he was still alive. Winner of the Grand Prix Award at Cannes and the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars® 24
“ It has sometimes been suggested that there’s little more to be said, in cinematic terms, about the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust, that it has been churned over too often. The single-minded power and visceral immediacy of Nemes’s achievement, rightly acclaimed and awarded, prove otherwise.” Philip Kemp, Sight & Sound
“ László Nemes’s debut, about a prisoner at Auschwitz forced to work in the gas chambers, dramatises the concentration camps with great intelligence, seriousness and audacity.” Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
“ It's a film that bores straight into your soul and leaves you shattered, but somehow richer for having seen it.” Phil De Semlyen, Empire
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PACKAGE TWO
GIOVANNI’S ISLAND PACKAGE THREE
APRIL AND THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD (Avril et le monde truqué)
SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 3 & 4, SIXTH FORM AREAS OF LEARNING: HISTORY / POLITICS / LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP / WAU / PSHE THEMES: FRIENDSHIP / INTERCULTURALISM / WAR / CONFLICT /PREJUDICE / THE HOLOCAUST / CONCENTRATION CAMPS Japan.2014. Director: Mizuho Nishikubo. Cast: Tatsuya Nakadai, Yukie Nakama, Yûsuke Santamaria. Duration: 1hr.42mins. Cert: PG. Language: English, Japanese and English subtitles In the aftermath of the most devastating conflict mankind had ever experienced, the tiny island of Shikotan became part of the Sakhalin Oblast – and on the unhealed border in this remote corner of the world, friendship among children from two different countries timidly blossomed, striving to overcome language barriers and the waves of history. Inspired by true events.
“ In a manner relatively uncommon for animation, Giovanni's Island deals in historical events including occupations, deportations and concentration camps... It's a brave choice that works much as The Book Thief or The Diary of Anne Frank have done, offering young viewers a window of understanding into incomprehensible events.” Variety
SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 3 & 4, SIXTH FORM AREAS OF LEARNING: SCIENCE / GEOGRAPHY / FRENCH LANGUAGE THEMES: FAMILY / GROWING UP / COMMUNITY / THE ENVIRONMENT / CARING FOR THE PLANET France/Belgium/Canada.2015. Directors: Christian Desmares, Franck Ekinci. Cast: Marion Cotillard, Philippe Katerine, Jean Rochefort. Duration: 1hr.46mins. Cert: PG. Language: French with English subtitles Paris, 1941. A family of scientists is on the brink of discovering a powerful invincibility serum when the parents are mysteriously abducted, leaving their young daughter April behind. Ten years later, April is living alone with her precious cat, Darwin, continuing her family’s research. But soon, she finds herself at the centre of a bizarre conspiracy. Along with Darwin and her trusted friend, Julius, April embarks on an adventure to find her parents and discover the truth behind their disappearance. Nominated at the César Awards 2016 for Best Animated Film. 25
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PACKAGE FOUR
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THE FRENCH MINISTER (Quai d’Orsay)
SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGE 4 (YR 12), SIXTH FORM AREAS OF LEARNING: INTERNATIONAL POLITICS / CITIZENSHIP / FRENCH LANGUAGE THEMES: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS / DIPLOMACY / POWER / CORRUPTION France.2013. Director: Bertrand Tavernier. Cast: Thierry Lhermitte, Julie Gayet, Jane Birkin, Raphaël Personnaz, Niels Arestrup. Duration: 1hr.49mins. Cert: 15. Language: French with English subtitles Doors slam and papers fly in this off-the-wall comedy about French politics directed by master filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier (The Princess of Montpensier). Tavernier's blistering assault – based on the award-winning graphic novel by Abel Lanzac, a former government speech writer – concentrates on fictional Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandre Taillard de Vorms (a tour-de-force comic performance by Thierry Lhermitte). A human whirlwind and a man confident in France's importance on the world stage, de Vorms takes on American neo-cons, corrupt Russians and the opportunistic Chinese, while his hapless speech writer (Raphael Personnaz) endures the eccentricities of his megalomaniacal boss and his sycophantic entourage. 26
In the vein of recent political comedies such as In the Loop, The French Minister is a hilarious send-up of diplomacy and international politics with rapid-fire dialogue and a brilliant ensemble cast.
“Tavernier pulls off a remarkable balancing act of not only fashioning comedy out of diplomatic politics, but giving us an insightful window into the quirks of that life.” Kenji Fujishima, Slant Magazine
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COST & BOOKING
COST & BOOKING To book an educational screening, workshop or event, please contact Christopher Morrison, Education Co-ordinator Tel: 028 7137 3456 or 7126 0562 Email: c.morrison@nervecentre.org Bookings can also be posted FAO: Christopher Morrison, Education Co-ordinator, Foyle Film Festival, Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6HJ COST Brunswick Moviebowl Screenings £2pp Primary Outreach Workshops £3pp School Based Outreach Screenings £1pp Creative Centenaries Workshops £3pp Family Weekend Events @ Nerve Centre £2pp & family tickets available PLEASE NOTE: Educational screenings and workshops are open to schools only. There is no charge for teachers attending festival educational events. The overall cost of this booking is subject to VAT. Please make cheques payable to Foyle Film Festival and send FAO: Christopher Morrison, Education Co-ordinator, Foyle Film Festival, Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6HJ PROGRAMME CHANGES: Guests attend the festival schedule permitting, and may sometimes have to cancel at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. As a result, Foyle Film Festival reserves the right to make changes to any aspect of the advertised programme. You will be informed if there is a problem or change with your booking.
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FOYLE FILM FESTIVAL TEAM BERNIE McLAUGHLIN CHRISTOPHER MORRISON EAVAN KING KAREN FRIEL
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR & PROGRAMMER EDUCATION CO-ORDINATOR COMPETITION MANAGER & FESTIVAL CO-ORDINATOR MARKETING
CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE TEAM JOHN PETO DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION SHARON TOSH EDUCATION MANAGER CREATIVE MEDIA FACILITATORS MIK O'CONNELL, LUKE PORTER, COLM O'DONNELL, DEE GRIBBIN, DAVID DRYDEN, LAURA McLAUGHLIN, MATTHEW McALEER, NIALL KERR
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