Garter Lane Arts Centre is Delighted to host IFI’s Think Languages Week foreign language screenings for secondary schools. Please see below for the programme and information on each film.
How to book:
Email gallery@garterlane.ie with the following information:
- Teacher’s name/contact details
- Class Year
- Class Size
- Film title/ date
French Junior
Date:18th November (Tuesday)
Time: 9.30am
Title: Savages/Sauvages – French Junior
Rating: PG
Duration: 87minutes
With the tropical forest under threat of deforestation from logging companies, Kéria, Selaï and their rescued baby orangutan Oshi decide to take a stand to save the rainforest and protect its indigenous population. A stunning new animation from My Life as a Courgette director Claude Barras. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides This screening is presented in association with IFI Schools.
Switzerland-France-Belgium • 2024 • 87 mins • Animation • Director: Claude Barras
French Senior
Date:19th November (Wednesday)
Time: 9.30am
Title: The Marching Band/ En Fanfare – Senior Junior
Rating: 12A
Duration: 103 minutes
When prestigious orchestra conductor Thibaut discovers he is adopted following a cancer diagnosis, he connects with his biological brother Jimmy. The seemingly juxtaposed brothers find their connection through Jimmy’s marching brass band. A heartwarming and comedic tale of community marching brass band. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides This screening is presented in association with IFI Schools.
France • 2024 • 103 mins • Drama • Director: Emmanuel Courcol
Spanish Senior
Date:20th November (Thursday)
Time: 9.30am
Title: Germany/Alemania (Spanish Senior)
Rating: 15+
Duration: 87minutes
16-year-old Lola is offered the chance to study abroad in Germany and is eager for a taste of independence. However, her home life is complicated by her older sister’s mental health, and her family are hesitant to let her leave. A gripping Spanish-language coming-of-age drama. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides This screening is presented in association with IFI Schools.
Argentina-Spain • 2023 • 87 mins • Drama • Director: María Zanetti
