DISCOVERY FILMS FOR LEARNING - PRIMARY SCHOOLS
"Discovery offers a platform for the exploration of critical listening, talking and watching in line with the redefintion of literacy within the Curriculum for Excellence. The opportunity to view films from different culture enables our young people to interact with real world issues in a supported learning context." Margaret Foley QIO Dundee Education
For information about teachers CPD sessions to support moving image education click here
FREE BUS TRANSPORT
For school groups coming to Dundee Contemporary Arts, Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy, and The Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, free buses are available with generous support from Stagecoach East of Scotland.
Just call DCA on 01382 909 900 to arrange transport when you book. Please note: there are a limited number of buses with seatbelts so please make your booking as soon as possible if this is an issue for your school. Please check your own local authority area guidelines on seatbelts before booking.
SUBSIDISED BUS TRANSPORT for Stirling is also available for school screenings at the Macrobert. Please contact Macrobert 01786 466 666 for more information.
SHORTS FOR WEE ONES
Various countries 2007
for early years upwards
Programme total 58mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Fri 24 Oct at 10am.
Dundee Contemporary Arts Mon 27 Oct at 1.30pm.
Stirling Macrobert Fri 31 Oct at 10.30am.
Dunfermline Carnegie Hall Tue 28 Oct at 10.00am.
No dialogue
Young children love to engage with these programmes of short animated stories brimming with amazing ideas and imagery. They are stimulating and fun as well as great for discussion and learning. See full details of individual films click here
NOCTURNA
2007 Spain
for P1 upwards
Directors Victor Maldonado and Adria Garcia
Programme total 80mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Wed 22 Oct at 10am
Dundee Contemporary Arts Thur 23 Oct at 10am
Kirkcaldy Adam Smith Mon 27 Oct at 10am
Stirling Macrobert Wed Oct 29 at 1pm
English dialogue
An animated fantasy, this beautiful feature length fairy tale is suitable for all ages. The music and creative use of original sound effects are key elements of this imaginative other world of the night time which is populated with extraordinary characters like hair messers and dream writers, responsible for the practical workings of the sleeping hours. But there is a problem. A little boy has noticed the stars of the night sky are disappearing and he wants to find out why. There will be a teachers resource for this film available from Aug 2008 downloadable from www.discoveryfilmfestival.org.uk. In the meantime, see more at www.nocturna-lefilm.com
GOING TO SCHOOL IN INDIA
2007 India
for P2 upwards
Programme total 76mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Thur 23 Oct at 10am
Dundee Contemporary Arts Mon 27 Oct at 10am
Dundee Contemporary Arts Wed 29 Oct 1.30pm
English dialogue
A series of lively and colourful short films made under a UNICEF project based in India www.goingtoschool.com. A simple premise, where children narrate a film of their individual experiences of school are an amazing insight into life across all contemporary Indian society. Overcoming poverty, cultural and geographical barriers, these children’s stories are full of life, colour and music and a complete joy to watch. Guaranteed to make a lasting impression, there will be a read introduction from the Going to School project team to launch each programme.
FILM AND LANGUAGE LEARNING WITH DISCOVERY
"It helped our learning because we were watching something with a gripping story that was in the language we are learning, and we all realised we could understand a bit. It just made us realise how much we are learning but it was funner, a lot funner." Pupil feedback 2007
"Fantastic, It opened my eyes on a more exciting and creative way of delivering Modern Foreign Languages". Teacher feedback 2007
LIVE LESSON FOR LANGUAGES
NEW French Primary (P6 and P7)
France 2007
Each screening, including discussion, lasts 1 hour
Dundee Contemporary Arts Wed 22 Oct 1.30
Dundee Contemporary Arts Mon 27 Oct 1.30
Dundee Contemporary Arts Thur 30 Oct 1.30
Dunfermline Carnegie Hall Tue 28 Oct 1pm
Stirling Macrobert Wed Oct 29 10.30am
French dialogue with English subtitles
This event combines three contemporary animated short films with a French language lesson. Great for French language learners as a cultural cinema experience and as an introduction to moving image education. Details of the films plus free resources (written by Modern Language teachers) to help plan and follow up a visit can be found here
NOCTURNA in Spanish
2007 Spain
for P6 upwards
Directors Victor Maldonado and Adria Garcia
Programme total 80mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Thur 30 Oct 1.30pm
Spanish dialogue with English subtitles
Nocturna is suitable for all ages and we are proud to present a special screening for modern language learners which will be in the original Spanish Language with English subtitles. Find out more about this fabulous film at www.nocturna-lefilm.com. This screening is supported by the Consejeria De Educacion.
MAX MINSKY AND ME
Germany 2007
for P6 upwards
Director Anna Justice
Programme total 94mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Mon 27 1.30pm
Stirling Macrobert Tue 28 Oct 10.30am
Spanish dialogue with English subtitles
This comedy drama is suitable for all ages of German language learners. It is the touching and funny story of a very unlikely friendship. Nelly Sue Edelmeister is an intelligent thirteen-year-old Berlin school girl with a brilliant career in astronomy ahead of her. But Nelly wants to learn basketball in order to meet her idol and has to make friends with misfit teenager Max in order to get what she wants. A smart and entertaining film that takes a lighthearted look at more complex cultural issues around the Jewish community in contemporary Berlin. The screening is presented in partnership with the Goethe Institute and accompanied by a short welcome and introduction by a guest German speaker [LOGO Goethe]. A resource pack will be available from http://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/gla/deindex.htm
SCOTTISH SCREEN ARCHIVE: THE EMPIRE EXHIBITION
Scotland archive film 1930s
for P4 upwards
Programme total 60mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Wed 22 Oct 1.30pm
Stirling Macrobert Thur 30 Oct 10.30am
Live interactive presentation with Archive Education Officer Ruth Washbrook
Discover Scotland’s recent history in this special workshop with screenings from the Scottish Screen Archive. Screenings of original newsreels of Glasgow's spectacular 1938 Empire exhibition in Bellahouston Park, amateur footage of the exhibition and the fantastic promotional documentary, Scotland for Fitness, are featured in this activity-packed workshop exploring our national heritage and social history. Each participating pupil will receive a workbook. This special project is reproduced in partnership with the Glasgow Schools Film Festival.
GO WEST: A LUCKY LUKE ADVENTURE
2008 France
for P4 upwards
Director Olivier Jean Marie
Programme total 90mins
Sat 25 Oct at 6pm
French language with English subtitles. Subtitles are read aloud for younger children who can listen on headphones which are available on the way in to the cinema.
This vivid classic action animation is enormous fun. Featuring the original French comic book hero, Lucky Luke, the coolest dude ever to saddle up a trusty steed in the old Wild West. Lucky Luke has to safeguard a bunch of pilgrims on their outward journey, but an evil property landlord doesn’t want them to arrive as he plans to cheat them of their savings. This film won the audience award at the Berlinale Kinderfilmfestival 2008. www.luckyluke-lefilm.com
INTO THE WEST
for P4 upwards
Cert PG
1992 United Kingdom
Director Mike Newell
English language
Programme total 97mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Fri 31 Oct 1.30pm
A children's classic, this terrific adventure film deals with familial relationships and loss. Accused of a crime they didn't commit two city kids and a magical horse ride into the west to become modern day outlaws. The film stands up among the very best of recent contemporary Irish cinema. Contains occasional street language.
LEAPS AND BOUNDS
P6 upwards
2007 Sweden
Director Petter Næss
Kurdish and Swedish with English subtitles
Programme total 94mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Wed 22 Oct 1.30pm
Dundee Contemporary Arts Thu 28 Oct 1.30pm
Stirling Macrobert Thur 30 Oct 1pm
This is a compelling international drama using humorous moments to create a deeply sympathetic portrait of a young person facing the challenges of being a refugee. Twelve year-old Azad and his mute older brother, Tigris flee the increasingly dangerous political situation in Kurdistan to safety in Germany. However, not everything goes to plan and it’s only Azad’s quick thinking that can save the day. In the tradition of the best contemporary Scandinavian cinema for young audiences, this film balances well told drama with a unique personal narrative and provides insight into relevant social issues. Contains some street language.
BUDDAH COLLAPSED OUT OF SHAME
P6 upwards
Iran/France 2007
Director Hana Makhmalbaf
Farsi with English subtitles
Programme total 81mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Fri 24 Oct 1.30pm
Dundee Contemporary Arts Tue 28 Oct 10am
Beneath the gaze of the ruined statue of Buddah, a six year old girl braves numerous challenges as she strives alone to go to school for the first time in Afghanistan, taking her mothers’ lipstick as a pencil. Poignant and sometimes challenging, the easy narrative and frequent humorous moments keep this film accessible. There are scenes of threat and violence between children mimicking adult behaviour that they have witnessed. This film will be on limited release in UK cinemas from June for teachers who would like a preview before booking. There is a teacher's resource to carefully contextualise the film for younger viewers available. Click here
Find out more at www.lecahier-lefilm.com and at www.makhmalbbaf.com/movies
RED LIKE THE SKY
P7 upwards
2006 Italy
Director Cristiano Bortone
Italian with English dialogue
Programme total 90mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Thur 30 Oct 10am
Dundee Contemporary Arts Fri 31 Oct 10am
A film all about the amazing creative potential of sound, inspired by the true story of Mirco Mencacci, one of the most gifted Italian sound editors working today. As a ten year old, Mirco is crazy about the movies, especially Westerns and adventure films. Narrowly surviving after an accident with his father’s gun, he loses his sight and his parents are forced to send him away to a special school in Genoa. When he finds an old tape recorder and a few used reels he discovers he can create little fairy tales made only of sounds, a brand-new world opens up to him. His boarding school try to stop his creative activity, but he continues to pursue this magical personal project, involving his classmates and helping them find their imagination too. Contains some swearing.
HALLOWE'EN PROGRAMME FOR P4 TO P7
THE GHOST SHOW: Travelling Show People and Scotland's Moving Image Heritage
Archive film workshop
Director Itai Lev
Programme total 60mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Thur 23 Oct 1.30pm
Stirling macrobert Thur 30 Oct 10.30am
Presented by Mitch Miller, Principal Researcher and Outreach Coordinator of the Ghost Show project. Featuring Gavin Wright as The Elecutionist
The Ghost Show was a travelling theatre/cinema that was popular on fairgrounds over 100 years ago. This is an opportunity for children to learn about the historical context of early cinema and about travelling show people, historical and contemporary. This is a fun, interactive workshop featuring special archive films, discussion and drama with film journalist Mitch Miller. Mitch, is a real life descendant of the first Scottish pioneers of the fairground moving image and will host the event.
HALLOWEEN SHORTS
Various countries
Programme total 74mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Fri 31 Oct 10am
Dundee Contemporary Arts Tue 28 Oct 10am
Stirling macrobert Fri 31 Oct 1pm
Occasional dialogue and one film has subtitles
This special programme for the spooky season shows the full range of animating techniques and styles. It includes the classic British short animation ‘The Sandman’ (1992). Occasionally bloody and bizarre, this nonetheless thought provoking selection contains tributes to all aspects of the horror movie genre. There are scenes of animated horror and the programme is not recommended for anyone of a very nervous disposition but expect plenty of comedy moments too.
For short film full details click here
THE SUBSTITUTE
for P6 upwards
2007 Denmark
Director Ole Bornedal
Danish with English subtitles
Programme total 93mins
Dundee Contemporary Arts Wed 29 Oct 1.30pm
Occasional dialogue and one film has subtitles
A science fiction thriller with a contemporary social twist, this film features top Danish actress, Ulla Harm, as the film’s arch villain, the new substitute teacher. She is actually an alien from another planet on a sinister mission. Her pupils are the only ones who know her true identity and it’s up to the class to do something about it. A box office smash in Danish cinemas, this movie aptly blends fantasy with reality into a visually sumptuous story with a perfectly feisty protagonist.
For short film full details click here