Feature films
Toast (10 – 14 years)
| 86 minutes + 45 minutes workshop TOAST portrays the life of famous cook, food columnist and TV host Nigel Slater who discovers his passion for food and cooking at a very young age. Growing up in a world of tinned food in the 50s it is tough for young Nigel to stick to his passion and get through to his father’s heart. The film thereby touches on various provocative and significant topics for young teenagers such as: self-assertion and -realisation, family structures and gendered roles in society, prejudice, social exclusion and conflict resolution. It thus proves an excellent resource for the classroom and the workshop will offer room for debate and discussion with the help of several worksheets concerning the topics. |
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Cherrybomb (14 +)
| 96 minutes + 45 minutes workshop Best friends Luke and Malachy are finally ready to enjoy their summer – until the stunning and mysterious Michelle moves in to town with plans of her own.The workshop accompanying the film introduces a range of themes to discuss: responsibility, consequences, family relationships, friendships and loyalty and the fact that teenagers are so much more mature these days and seem much more comfortable with that. |
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Short films
Shorts 1: Finding Friends (10-14 years)
| 47 minutes + 45 minutes workshop “Finding Friends” is a big issue in young people’s life especially when being some kind of a misfit/outsider. In very touching and funny ways the characters in these films show how to deal with being different and how to find a real companion. The students are encouraged to consider the different characters portrayed in the short-films and will have the opportunity to compare the characters’ situations to their own experiences throughout the discussion. |
 The Ball |
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Shorts 2: Decisions (14+ years)
| 47 minutes + 45 minutes workshop “Decisions” revolves around the topic of decision making and consequences. When coming of age young people often face situations where they have to show responsibilty for their own actions – sometimes without the help of friends and parents. The students will discuss about the presentation of the different situations and decisions that were or weren’t made in the short films and what the alternatives could be. |
 Jade |
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The workshop accompanying the film introduces a range of themes to discuss: the current ‘cult of celebrity’, what is ambition and how do we define and achieve our goals, embracing winning and handling losing,