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LOL
Dir.: Lisa Azuelos
The first day of school after the summer, Lola has no intention of laughing: Arthur, her boyfriend has told her that he has been unfaithful during the holidays and her gang of friends are complicating everything.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: Versió original en francčs subtitulada en castellŕ
Educational Grades: ,,,,,Secondary school, 14 to 16,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,,
Subjects: Form class (Pastoral care) / Citizenship (Secondary School) / French /
Topics: adolescence, youth / human relations, psychology, sociology / alcoholisme, drugaddictions / family, family relationships / educational world, coeducation, teacher-student relationships /
Loose Cannons
Dir.: Ferzan Ozpetek
Tommaso, who lives at Rome, returns home to an important family dinner where he plans to announce he is gay. That night when he asks for silence, his brother, to everyone's surprise, reveals his own secret.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
Educational Grades: ,,,,,Secondary school, 14 to 16,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,Higher Education,
Subjects: Catalan language and literature / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / Contemporary world /
Topics: education in human values / sexuality, heterosexuality, homosexuality, abortion / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / human rights /
LOPE
Dir.: Andrucha Waddington
This biopic deals with the life of Lope De Vega, the Spanish playwright. In 1583 Lope enlisted in the army and fought with the Spanish Navy. Then he returned to Madrid and began his career as a playwright. He also began a love affair with Elena Osorio, an actress and the daughter of a leading theater owner.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: Versió en castellŕ
Educational Grades: ,,,,,Secondary school, 14 to 16,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,,
Subjects: Spanish language and literature / Social Science, Geography and History / Performing arts, Music and Dance / History /
Topics: biographies, autobiographies / human relations, psychology, sociology / books and writing /
Luther
Dir.: Eric Till
Biography of Martin Luther. The film begins with his vow to become a monk, and continues through his struggles to reconcile his desire for sanctification with his increasing abhorrence of the corruption and hypocrisy pervading the Church's hierarchy.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
Educational Grades: ,,,,,Secondary school, 14 to 16,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,Higher Education,
Subjects: English language / Religion / Social Science, Geography and History / History /
Topics: biographies, autobiographies / human relations, psychology, sociology /
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Dir.: Josh Gordon, Will Speck
Adaptation of the homonymous book written by Bernard Waber. Hector, a failed magician, finds a singing crocodile called Lyle that he's sure will lead him to success.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: English version with subtitles in Spanish
Educational Grades: ,,Middle school,Upper Primary school,Secondary school, 12 to 14,,,,,,
Subjects: English language / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Citizenship (Primary School) / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Performing arts, Music and Dance /
Topics: education in human values / animal world and pets / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / film adaptation of literary or graphic work /
Maleďda 1882, Jacint Verdaguer’s adventure in Aneto
Dir.: Albert Naudín
A documentary film that recreates with absolute fidelity the itinerary that Jacint Verdaguer followed in his ascent to La Maleïda (Aneto) in 1882, starting from La Seu d'Urgell on foot.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
Educational Grades: ,,,,,,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,Higher Education,
Subjects: Catalan language and literature / Physical education (PE) / Literature / History /
Topics: education in human values / means of transportation and /or traffic safety education / ecology, environment, sustainability / biographies, autobiographies / film adaptation of literary or graphic work / books and writing /
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Dir.: Justin Chadwick
A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: Original version in English with Spanish subtitles
Educational Grades: ,,,,,Secondary school, 14 to 16,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,Higher Education,
Subjects: English language / Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / Literature / Contemporary world / History /
Topics: education in human values / natural resources, wealth and poverty, commerce, consumption / culture of peace, violence, political and armed conflicts. / cultural diversity, immigration, emigration / human geography / biographies, autobiographies / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / human rights / film adaptation of literary or graphic work / judicial system, prisons, death penalty / politics, political systems /
Manolito Four Eyes
Dir.: Miguel Albadalejo
The film is based on the book by the Spanish writer Elvira Lindo. It describes the last days of the school year, the beginning of the holidays and the unexpected adventures that Manolito lived that summer.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
Educational Grades: ,,,Upper Primary school,Secondary school, 12 to 14,,,,,,
Subjects: Spanish language and literature / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Citizenship (Primary School) / Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Contemporary world /
Topics: education in human values / children, children’s rights / family, family relationships / educational world, coeducation, teacher-student relationships / elderly, retirement / film adaptation of literary or graphic work /
Mao's Last Dancer
Dir.: Bruce Beresford
A drama based on the autobiography by Li Cunxin. At the age of 11, Li was taken to Beijing to study ballet. In 1979, during a cultural exchange to Texas, he managed to defect and went on to perform as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: Versió original en anglčs subtitulada en catalŕ
Educational Grades: ,,,,Secondary school, 12 to 14,Secondary school, 14 to 16,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,,
Subjects: English language / Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Contemporary world / Performing arts, Music and Dance / History /
Topics: cultural diversity, immigration, emigration / film adaptation of literary or graphic work / politics, political systems /
Margin Call
Dir.: J.C. Chandor
We are in 2008. A respected financial company is downsizing and one of the victims is the risk management division head, who was working on a major analysis. His fellow completes the study late at night and calls his colleagues in about the company's financial disaster he has discovered.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
Educational Grades: ,,,,,,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,Higher Education,
Subjects: English language / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / Economy / History /
Topics: world of work, employment relationships / human relations, psychology, sociology /
Martina and the Small Mice
Dir.: Jannik Hastrup
Martina is a little girl who lives in the country. One day, she and her mice friends decide to move to the city in search of adventure.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
Educational Grades: Infant school,Primary school,,,,,,,,,
Subjects: Catalan language and literature / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Citizenship (Primary School) / Literature /
Topics: education in human values / cultural diversity, immigration, emigration / animal world and pets / film adaptation of literary or graphic work /
Maudie
Dir.: Aisling Walsh
Maud Lewis is an arthritic Nova Scotia woman who works as a housekeeper while she hones her skills as an artist and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: English version with subtitles in Catalan
Educational Grades: ,,,,,Secondary school, 14 to 16,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,Higher Education,
Subjects: English language / Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / Art and Design / Art History / History /
Topics: education in human values / natural resources, wealth and poverty, commerce, consumption / women (and/or violence against women) / medicine, health / biographies, autobiographies / world of work, employment relationships / human relations, psychology, sociology / physical and cognitive disabilities or disorders / family, family relationships / human rights /
