#ThinkLanguages and the IFI

#ThinkLanguages and the IFI

#ThinkLanguages at the movies...

Watch languages come alive through film! The Irish Film Institute (IFI) is offering a curated programme of #ThinkLanguages Week films. Choose from screenings at the flagship IFI cinema in Dublin, regional venues across Ireland, or stream directly to your classroom with IFI@Schools. This #ThinkLanguages Week, explore language and culture through film – plan a trip to your local arts venue, catch a mystery screening at the IFI, or stream directly to your classroom.

The films on show during #ThinkLanguages Week are:

  • Santiago: The Camino Therapy / Compostelle – Senior French
  • Just an Illusion / Just une illusion – Junior French
  • The Dinner/ La cena -Senior Spanish
  • Another League/ Pioneras: solo querían jugar – Junior Spanish
  • Berlin Hero / Der Held vom Bahnhof Friedrichstraße – Senior German
  • Circusboy/ Zirkuskind – Junior German

Venues all over Ireland!

Last year, over 3,400 students watched a movie as part of #ThinkLanguages Week. In order to book a film, please contact the following venues directly:

  • Wexford Arts Centre
  • Ballina Arts Centre
  • Excel Theatre, Tipperary
  • An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk
  • Cinemax Bantry
  • IMC Athlone (book on ifi.ie)
  • Garter Lane, Waterford
  • The Model, Sligo
  • Siamsa Tire, Tralee

IFI@Schools

If you can’t make it to a cinema during #ThinkLanguages Week, you can stream films directly into the classroom. Lots of schools have availed of IFI@Schools, which brings top Irish and international films to students through a unique streaming platform. The IFI, Ireland’s national cultural institute for film, offers a specially curated Schools Programme featuring top national and international films. Screenings take place at the IFI in Dublin, regional venues, and online via IFI@Schools. [LINK]

To support teachers in planning and delivering activities during #ThinkLanguages Week, the IFI will provide a series of short video guides on using IFI@Schools. These practical resources will cover accessing the platform, locating films and study materials, and making use of films available through the #ThinkLanguages Week programme. [LINK]