Foyle Film Festival Education Programme 2017

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EDUCATION PROGRAMME MONDAY 20 – THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2017

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WELCOME WELCOME to Foyle Film Festival’s 2017 Education Programme, which brings together an exciting and diverse range of films, documentaries and workshops, exploring themes that resonate with young people.

As this year marks our 30th anniversary, the festival looks at other key milestones such as India's independence from the British Empire in 1947 and the 20th anniversary screening of the Holocaust film, Life Is Beautiful.

The post-primary programme also features a special screening of Goodbye Christopher Robin with, schedule permitting, a special introduction by the star of the movie Domhnall Gleeson.

Everyone has a memory of Winnie the Pooh from their childhood, but the author A. A. Milne himself was something of a mystery. The film provides a rare glimpse into his relationship with his son, Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh.

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power is the follow up to the Academy Award® winning An Inconvenient Truth, which brought climate change to the forefront of mainstream culture.

Former Vice President Al Gore carries on his tireless fight to educate the next generation of climate champions. As Al Gore argues: “Film is the best way to deliver a powerful message”.

Themes of friendship, family, adventure and growing up are all explored in the primary programme, which launches with the magical animation The Star, the greatest story ever told – the first Christmas. While in The Jungle Bunch a group of animal friends must work together to save their beloved jungle from destruction.

On 22 November, the festival will acknowledge the fantastic work produced by young Moving Image Arts students at CCEA’s Moving Image Arts Showcase in Brunswick Moviebowl. Each winning filmmaker will be presented with a unique award handcrafted by City of Derry Crystal.

On key dates throughout November, the Nerve Centre’s Creative Learning Centre team will bring the programme into classrooms giving students an opportunity to use digital technologies to explore this year’s festival themes. The workshops always fill up fast so don’t delay in booking!

Finally, we’re delighted that for our milestone anniversary the main festival programme will run from Friday 17 November to Sunday 26 November – an additional five days of exclusive screenings, special guests, events and industry workshops.

Visit www.foylefilmfestival.org for full details.

I’ll see you at the movies!

Bernie McLaughlin Foyle Film Festival Director & Programmer

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THE STAR 3D

MONDAY 20 NOVEMBER @ 10AM

VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: THE CHRISTMAS STORY / ADVENTURE / FRIENDSHIP USA.2017. Director: Timothy Reckart. Cast: Gina Rodriguez, Kristin Chenoweth, Zachary Levi, Keegan-Michael Key, Christopher Plummer, Kris Kristofferson, Oprah Winfrey, Kelly Clarkson. Duration: 1hr.35mins. Cert: U

A small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the great adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a lovable sheep who has lost her flock and Dave, a dove with high aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told – the first Christmas.

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THE JUNGLE BUNCH

TUESDAY 21 NOVEMBER @ 10AM

VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: TRAVEL / ADVENTURE / ENVIRONMENTALISM France.2017. Director: David Alaux. Cast: Paul Borne, Philippe Bozo, Pascal Casanova. Duration: 1hr.37mins. Cert: U In their first big screen adventure, join ‘The Jungle Bunch’ on a mission to save their jungle home from the evil koala Igor and his gang of baboons. He’s the most dangerous enemy they’ve ever faced, but no-one’s better able to handle the job than Maurice the tiger-striped kung-fu penguin and his gorilla, tarsier and goldfish allies. Now, their latest and greatest adventure begins!

“ The Jungle Bunch is a refreshing break from its sleek American counterparts.”

Linda Marric, HeyUGuys

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THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE

FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER @ 10AM

VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: FRIENDSHIP / TEAMWORK Denmark/USA.2017. Directors: Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher, Bob Logan. Cast: Justin Theroux, Olivia Munn, Jackie Chan, Dave Franco, Zach Woods. Duration: 1hr.41mins. Cert: U Six young ninjas, Lloyd, Jay, Kai, Cole, Zane and Nya are tasked with defending their island home – Ninjago.

By night they are gifted warriors, using their skills and impressive fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters.

By day they are just ordinary teenagers struggling against their greatest enemy – high school!

“ Clever, heart warming and hilarious.”

Jonathan Oleksinski, New York Post

“ A laugh riot for all ages.”

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TOY STORY 3

TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER @ 10AM

VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: FRIENDSHIP / FAMILY / LOYALTY / KINDNESS / GROWING UP / MOVING ON USA.2010. Director: Lee Unkrich. Cast:Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Ned Beatty, Don Rickles, Michael Keaton.

Duration: 1hr.43mins. Cert: U. Distributor: Park Circus Andy is heading off to college, and his toys, including Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz (Tim Allen), are worried about their uncertain future. After some twists and turns, the toys end up at Sunnyside Daycare Centre where they meet new playmates such as Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear (Ned Beatty), a stuffy porcupine named Mr Pricklepants (Timothy Dalton) and a smooth-talking Ken doll (Michael Keaton). Once again, Pixar blow us away with a fun-filled, endearing and action-packed family hit which went on to win Oscars for animation and score.

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“ Toy Story 3 is as sweet, as touching, as humane a movie as you are likely to see…”

A.O. Scott, New York Times

“ Toy Story 3 is laced with a poignant, touching and subtle message on how to cope with truly accepting change and the cathartic heartache involved with moving on.”

Matt Risley, Sky.com

“ The sequence in which Andy introduces his toys to a shy little girl named Bonnie (Emily Hahn) is a heartbreaker. So is the movie. Tag it as one of the year's best.”

Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

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MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE

WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER @ 10AM

VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: FOUNDATION STAGE AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY THEMES: CELEBRATING FRIENDSHIP / WORKING TOGETHER / ACCEPTING DIFFERENCES / HELPING OTHERS Canada/USA.2017. Director: Jayson Thiessen. Cast: Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Tara Strong, Live Schreiber, Zoe Saldana. Duration: 1hr.39mins. Cert: U. Distributor: Lionsgate In the land of Equestria, Twilight Sparkle is struggling to deal with organising the Friendship Festival, which is meant to impress the community and her fellow Princesses.

Crashing the celebration is Tempest Shadow, a unicorn with a broken horn who’s been sent to claim Equestria by the evil Storm King, capturing three Princesses in a bid to acquire special magic capable of controlling the world.

Making her escape, Twilight Sparkle is joined by her friends who enter unknown realms on the hunt for help.

Along the way, Twilight Sparkle’s leadership abilities are tested as the ponies face numerous survival challenges.

“ It’s a blueprint that’s won millions of fans, not just among kids… but parents desperate for inspiring, child-friendly entertainment.”

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MINIONS

THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER @ 10AM

VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: FRIENDSHIP / WORKING TOGETHER USA.2015. Directors: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin. Cast: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Jennifer Saunders, Geoffrey Rush, Steve Carell.

Duration: 1hr.31mins. Cert: U As minions everywhere look for evil bosses to work for, three minion friends meet a super-villain named Scarlet Overkill and her inventor husband Walter in this comedic animated prequel to Despicable Me. Nominated for a BAFTA

“ Busy, witty and all round entertaining...

The soundtrack… serves up a terrific time-capsule of vintage hits that will double as a musical liferaft for parents obliged to sit through this film more than once by their Minion-mad infants.”

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PRIMARY OUTREACH WORKSHOPS Teachers can book this workshop to be delivered in the classroom on any of the following dates: TUESDAY 14 & WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER / MONDAY 20 – FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

GOOD VS EVIL BATTLE IN THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE VENUE: SCHOOL-BASED OUTREACH SUITABLE FOR: YEARS 4 – 7 AREAS OF LEARNING: PDMU / THE ARTS / UICT / WAU / COMMUNICATION / LANGUAGE & LITERACY / MN DURATION: 2HRS MAXIMUM PLACES AVAILABLE: 30 COST: £3pp This workshop offers pupils the chance to work together to create an animation using the Warner animated feature film The Lego Ninjago Movie as inspiration.

Pupils will collaborate in small teams to tell their Good Vs Evil story using iPads, stop motion, green screen and editing software.

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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 20 and Thursday 30 November. No need to book buses or cover for teachers as the festival will 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

DESPICABLE ME 3

SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: FAMILY / FRIENDSHIP / ADVENTURE USA.2017. Directors: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin, Eric Guillon.

Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker, Julie Andrews, Steve Coogan. Duration: 1hr.30mins. Cert: U Reformed bad boy Gru is back and up to as much good as possible in his third madcap, minion-assisted misadventure.

Now a key agent for the Anti-Villain League, Gru is out to stop a ludicrous new enemy: '80s throwback Balthazar Bratt, a former child star with terrible style and a grudge against Hollywood. But Gru's mission takes a crazy detour when he learns he has a twin brother, Dru, back home in Freedonia. Accompanied by his new wife Lucy, three adorable daughters, and enough minions to rock a jailhouse, it could be the reunion to end them all.

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“ Has strong themes of familial love and goodness…”

Katey Thompson, The Hollywood News

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CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE

SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: CHILDHOOD / GROWING UP / FRIENDSHIP USA.2017. Director: David Soren. Cast: Kevin Hart, Thomas Middleditch, Ed Helms. Duration: 1hr.29mins. Cert: U Part of childhood is giggling under the duvet with a friend.

Here we go again… Based on the children’s books by Dave Pilkey, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is the story of two friends who create an unlikely superhero in order to battle a super villain and save their classmates.

“Captures the spirit of being an eight-year-old boy about as well as any film ever made.”

“No synopsis can do justice to the sense of fun, or the ingenuity of the animation… This is the biggest surprise since The Lego Movie, inventive, imaginative, funny ha ha, with original animation that does not conform to the stereotype…”

Keith Watson, Slant Magazine

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THE NUT JOB 2 – NUTTY BY NATURE

SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: FRIENDSHIP / HELPING OTHERS / ENVIRONMENTALISM USA.2017. Director: Cal Brunker. Cast: Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Cannavale, Jackie Chan. Duration: 1hr.31mins. Cert: U Sometime after the events of the first movie, Maury’s Nut Shop has been closed and abandoned, but still fully stocked.

Surly and the other animals of Liberty Park have taken over and are living gluttonous lives off the wealth of nuts available. An act of carelessness, however, causes the store to go down in an explosion. With everything gone, the animals must return to a life of scavenging.

A new threat arises in the form of the corrupt mayor of Oakton City. The mayor hatches a money-making scheme by planning to clear all the trees and foliage of their beloved park and build a ramshackle amusement park.

Surly and his friends join forces with a mouse gang leader named Feng to save their home.

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“The lesson here is co-operation, not competition.”

Marc Savlov, The Austin Chronicle

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CARS 3

SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: ADVENTURE / FRIENDSHIP USA.2017. Director: Brian Fee. Cast: Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Armie Hammer.

Duration: 1hr.42mins. Cert: U During the latest Piston Cup, Lightning McQueen begins to realise he’s being outpaced by newcomers, including the flashy Jackson Storm. After a nasty crash, he has to decide if he’s going to learn how to compete in a changing world, or retire like so many of his contemporaries.

“Heartening beyond belief.

This feels like a victory lap.”

David Fear, Rolling Stone

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BALLERINA

SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS / AMBITION / FRIENDSHIP / DETERMINATION France/Canada.2016. Directors: Eric Summer, Éric Warin.

Cast: Elle Fanning, Dane DeHaan, Carly Rae Jepsen.

Duration: 1hr.29mins. Cert: U Ballerina is an enchanting animation about a pair of waifs who escape their Breton orphanage and flee to Paris to realise their ambitions. Félicie dreams of becoming a dancer; Victor fancies himself as an inventor. Nineteenth-century Paris is handsomely captured in pleasing sun-dappled computer animation.

And the message of fortitude and resilience is undercut with humour.

“There is nothing here to be afraid of and a whole bunch of sweetness to wrap around a girl who makes you want to say YES!!”

Angus Wolfe Murray, Eye For Film

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THE BOSS BABY

SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: CHANGE / SIBLING RIVALRY / FAMILY / TOLERANCE / GROWING UP USA.2017. Director: Tom McGrath. Cast: Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, Tobey Maguire. Duration: 1hr.37mins. Cert: U In a wonderful conceit, this family-friendly DreamWorks animation catapults us into the realms of the boundless imagination of a seven-year-old boy, when the family's new arrival appears to be an instant threat, rather than a cute, cuddly baby brother. Based on author and illustrator Maria Frazee's children's book of the same name, the film's title character is an outrageously precocious, bad tempered baby in a dark business suit, who arrives in a taxi, carries a briefcase, writes memos and booms orders in Alec Baldwin's deep, gravelly voice.

“ The script is hilarious and the CGI’s lip-and-eye treatment positively perfect.”

Angus Wolfe Murray, Eye For Film

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 1 & 2 AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGUAGE & LITERACY / PDMU / WAU / CITIZENSHIP THEMES: LOVE / FRIENDSHIP / ACCEPTANCE USA/UK.2017. Director: Bill Condon. Cast: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans. Duration: 2hrs.9mins. Cert: PG Disney's animated classic takes on a new form with a widened mythology and an all-star cast. A young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can be freed only by true love. What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle, the only human girl to ever visit the castle since it was enchanted.

“ Emma Watson dazzles in Disney’s show-stopping chocolate box of a remake.”

Tim Robey, The Telegraph

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MOVING IMAGE ARTS SHOWCASE

WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER @ 10AM

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 14 years 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 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.

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GOODBYE CHRISTOPER ROBIN

THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER @ 10AM

DOMHNALL GLEESON TO INTRODUCE SCREENING

VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 3 & 4 AREAS OF LEARNING: HISTORY / WAU / LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP / PSHE THEMES: FAMILY / CHILDHOOD / GROWING UP / IMAGINATION / WWI / PTSD / FATHER-SON RELATIONSHIP UK.2017. Director: Simon Curtis. Cast: Margot Robbie, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Macdonald, Will Tilston, Alex Lawther, Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Duration: 1hr.47mins. Cert: PG Schedule permitting, Domhnall Gleeson will introduce the screening.

Everyone has a memory of Winnie the Pooh from their childhood, but the author himself was something of a mystery to most of us. Goodbye Christopher Robin reveals that Milne suffered from a severe case of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after serving in World War I. This condition shapes the whole of the film and his relationship with his son, nicknamed Billy Moon but really named Christopher Robin, upon whom the classic character was based.

The film provides a rare glimpse into the relationship between A. A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh.

“ The magic of the books is beautifully rendered on screen, as their imagination runs wild and the audience are brought along in their make-believe games. I challenge anyone not to get a little emotional as you see illustrations from such treasured childhood classics brought to life!”

Sneh Rupra, Entertainment Fuse

“ Startling and affecting rendering of the incalculable cost of a lost childhood.”

Trevor Johnston, Radio Times

“ Let Goodbye Christopher Robin bring a little joy into your world for a couple of hours; it has a hundred acres of heart, but it will also make you think, think, think.”

Eric Hillis, Movie Waffler

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AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER

MONDAY 27 NOVEMBER @ 10.30AM

VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 3 & 4, SIXTH FORM AREAS OF LEARNING: WAU / LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP / PSHE THEMES: ENVIRONMENTALISM / POLITICS / WORLD EVENTS

Eye-opening and alarming, this compelling follow-up shows that while the stakes have never been higher, the solutions to the climate crisis are still within our reach.

USA.2017. Directors: Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk.

Cast: Al Gore, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, John Kerry, Angela Merkel, Vladimir Putin, Marco Krapels, Justin Trudeau, Donald J. Trump. Duration: 1hr.38mins. Cert: PG “Film is the best way to deliver a powerful message.” Al Gore A decade after the Academy Award®-winning An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change to the forefront of mainstream culture, former Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight to educate the next generation of climate champions. Inserted into the show are obvious new findings, including the flooding in Miami Beach and at the site of the World Trade Center in Manhattan by Super Storm Sandy. There are also new facts, including one that informs us that 14 of Earth’s 15 hottest years in recorded history have been since 2001.

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“ As an educational tool it’s just as impactful as the first film…

Truly inspiring stuff.”

Paul Heath, The Hollywood News

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THE CINEMA TRAVELLERS

TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER @ 10.30AM

VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 3 & 4, SIXTH FORM AREAS OF LEARNING: HISTORY / GEOGRAPHY / POLITICS / WAU / LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP / PSHE THEMES: CINEMA / TRAVEL / TRADITION India.2016. Directors: Shirley Abraham, Amit Madheshiya. Duration: 1hr.36mins. Cert: U Showmen riding cinema lorries have brought the wonder of the movies to faraway villages in India once every year. Seven decades on, as their cinema projectors crumble and film reels become scarce, their patrons are lured by slick digital technology. A benevolent showman, a shrewd exhibitor and a maverick projector mechanic bear a beautiful burden – to keep the last traveling cinemas of the world running.

The film was inspired by director Madheshiya’s award-winning photographs from 2010 that captured moments of joy, despair and wonderment as villagers gazed transfixed at the big screen. At one time, there were thousands of nomadic cinemas wending their way around the Indian countryside and bringing the magic of the movies to those that would otherwise never experience it; today, there are fewer than 40.

The aforementioned Bapu’s Akshay Touring Pictures is one of two companies, along with Sumedh Touring Pictures run by the enterprising Mohamed, that Abraham and Madheshiya follow at close quarters, observing the daily trials of keeping such a show on the road.

“ Intimate documentary is ode to enduring power of film… Travelling Indian movie houses and the lives of the men behind them create a moving portrait of a changing medium.”

Benjamin Lee, The Guardian

“ Although The Cinema Travellers simply could have been a sad chronicling of the struggles of a once-vibrant industry in its final throws, its triumph lies in how it also captures the magic of this unique, collective movie-watching experience.”

Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter

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LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL (La Vita è Bella)

WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER @ 10AM

TWENTIET ANNIVERSA H RY SCREENING

VENUE: BRUNSWICK MOVIEBOWL SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 3 & 4, SIXTH FORM AREAS OF LEARNING: HISTORY / POLITICS / LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP THEMES: THE HOLOCAUST / HUMAN RIGHTS / LOVE / FAMILY

Italy.1997. Director: Roberto Benigni. Cast: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini. Duration: 1hr.56mins.

Cert: PG. Language: Italian/German with English subtitles Guido is a charming, bumbling Jewish waiter whose colourful imagination and playful spirit help him to win the heart of a beautiful schoolteacher. The couple marry and have a son but, before long, their idyllic world is threatened by Nazi soldiers who force the family into a concentration camp. Guido must now use his imagination again – this time to transform his son's tragic new surroundings into a magical wonderland.

Winner of three Oscars®

“ Life is Beautiful happens to be one of the most beautiful films ever made.

It's one of the most unorthodox war films in the way that it is a comedy for a large portion, a romance for another, and a drama for the rest. Its genius lies in the way it makes a person love the characters, as well as the story.

It sucks you in from start to finish, and leaves you in awe of the ending.

It is just brilliant.”

Ben Russell, The Movie Man

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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 20 to Thursday 30 November. No need to book buses or cover for teachers as the festival will 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

CHICKEN Finding it easier to communicate with animals – such as his beloved hen, Fiona, Richard nevertheless forms a friendship with rebellious 17-year-old Annabel, whose family have recently acquired the farmland on which the brothers live.

But growing conflict with the new landowners will lead to a situation that severely tests Richard's natural optimism, as a world of privilege collides with the brothers' precarious, marginalised existence.

SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGE 4 (YR 12), SIXTH FORM AREAS OF LEARNING: WAU / LEARNING FOR LIFE & WORK / CITIZENSHIP / PSHE THEMES: FAMILY / GROWING UP / DISABILITY / POVERTY UK.2015. Director: Joe Stephenson. Cast: Scott Chambers, Yasmin Paige, Morgan Watkins. Duration: 1hr.23mins.

Cert: 15 Richard, a 15-year-old boy with learning difficulties, lives in a shabby caravan with his older brother, Polly. Life for Richard is harsh, with the engaging, nature-loving teenager yearning for stability while frequently finding himself on the wrong side of his brother's destructive, often violent moods.

“ Based on a play by Freddie Machin, Chicken gently explores the divide between the rich and poor.”

Anna Smith, Empire

“ Chicken is a remarkably assured and powerful first feature.”

Freda Cooper, britflicks.com

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PACKAGE TWO

VICEROY’S HOUSE

SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 3 & 4, SIXTH FORM AREAS OF LEARNING: HISTORY / POLITICS THEMES: COLONIALISM / HUMAN RIGHTS / PREJUDICE UK/India/Sweden.2017. Director: Gurinder Chadha.

Cast: Gillian Anderson, Michael Gambon, Hugh Bonneville, Simon Callow. Duration: 1hr.45mins. Cert: 12 Marking the 70th Anniversary of India’s Independence Based on the true story of the 1947 handing over of power in India from the British Empire back to its people after three centuries of colonial rule. Hugh Bonneville assumes the role of the last Viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten, the man tasked with overseeing the transition. Concentrates on the Partition of India and particularly the Viceroy’s House of the title, which at the time held 500 staff made up of Muslim, Hindu and Sikh servants. The movie covers the brewing conflict as decisions are made to create a new Muslim homeland, Pakistan, as political leaders including Nehru, Jinnah and Gandhi come together in the house to wrangle over the birth of independent India.

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“ For the uninitiated, this is a splendidly clear account of a pivotal chapter in world history. For the rest, it's a timely reminder.”

Elliott Noble, Sky Cinema

“ Massively intimate and indeed epic story at the time of partition and independence in 1947 India.”

Paul Heath, Hollywood News

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PACKAGE THREE

ANOTHER MOTHER’S SON

SUITABLE FOR: KEY STAGES 3 & 4, SIXTH FORM AREAS OF LEARNING: HISTORY / POLITICS / LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP THEMES: WW2 / FAMILY / COMPASSION UK.2017. Director: Christopher Menaul.

Cast: Jenny Seagrove, John Hannah, Julian Kostov, Amanda Abbington, Ronan Keating, Susan Hampshire.

Duration: 1hr.43mins. Cert: 12 Louisa Gould was a normal woman who lived a normal life on the island of Jersey with her husband and two sons.

That is, until the Second World War broke out. Left alone to face the horrors of a Nazi occupation, Louisa’s story became an extraordinary one as she took the risk of sheltering a Russian fugitive and hiding him from the German troops marching the island. This true but little-known story was taken on by director Christopher Menaul for the film Another Mother’s Son after it was passed to him by Louisa’s great niece Jenny Lecoat, who had previously spent years researching the tale.

“ Seagrove’s portrayal of Gould is a particular highlight – she is stoic and defiant, but also kind, nurturing and supportive.”

Stanyo Zhelev, Entertainment Fuse 28

FAMILY WEEKENDS

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FAMILY WEEKENDS @ NERVE CENTRE CELEBRATING 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF AARDMAN ANIMATION

SANTA SHORTS & SANTA

WALLACE & GROMIT: THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABIT THE SNOWMAN SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER @ 11AM

CHICKEN RUN

SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER @ 11AM

THE SNOWMAN AND THE SNOWDOG

SUNDAY 19 NOVEMBER @ 11AM

SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER @ 11AM

Free Popcorn. Cost: £2

Short film, free popcorn, and a visit from Santa Claus himself. Cost: £2

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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, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6HJ COST Brunswick Moviebowl Screenings £2pp School Based Outreach Workshops £3pp School Based Outreach Screenings £1pp TEACHERS FREE for all educational events Schools booking high numbers for screenings at Brunswick Moviebowl, the festival can cover bus travel on a first-come first-served basis.

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, FFF Education, 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, the 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 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, MATTHEW McALEER & RACHEL McDERMOTT

PRIMARY PROGRAMME / / TO BOOK CONTACT CHRISTOPHER MORRISON: 028 7126 0562

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