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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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
Maya the Bee Movie
Dir.: Alexs Stadermann
Freshly hatched bee Maya is a little whirlwind and won't follow the rules of the hive. One of these rules is not to trust the hornets that live beyond the meadow.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: Catalan dubbed version
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 / natural resources, wealth and poverty, commerce, consumption / culture of peace, violence, political and armed conflicts. / ecology, environment, sustainability / animal world and pets / world of work, employment relationships / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / film adaptation of literary or graphic work /
Miracle of Candeal
Dir.: Fernando Trueba
The film shows the social work carried out by the Brazilian musician Carlinhos Brown in the favela of Candeal, Salvador de Bahia. Currently, Candeal is a neighbourhood without weapons or drugs and with a music school.
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: Religion / Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / Contemporary world / Music and History of the Music /
Topics: adolescence, youth / cultural diversity, immigration, emigration / human geography / anthropology, ethnography / human relations, psychology, sociology / alcoholisme, drugaddictions / educational world, coeducation, teacher-student relationships /
Mirror, Mirror
Dir.: Tarsem Singh
After a beloved King vanishes, his ruthless wife seizes control of the kingdom and keeps her beautiful 18-year-old stepdaughter, Snow White, hidden away in the palace. But Snow White blossoms into a brave young woman determined to save her country from the Queen.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: Original English version subtitled in Spanish
Educational Grades: ,,,Upper Primary school,Secondary school, 12 to 14,,,,,,
Subjects: English language / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Art and Design / Literature /
Topics: human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / film adaptation of literary or graphic work /
Mommy Is at the Hairdresser's
Dir.: Léa Pool
We are in 1966 and it's time to enjoy the summer holiday. Teenage Élise discovers that the sudden departure of her mother completely disrupts the family. Élise decides to take control of her family, in an eloquent attempt to save them.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: Versió original en francčs subtitulada en castellŕ
Educational Grades: ,,,,Secondary school, 12 to 14,Secondary school, 14 to 16,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,Higher Education,
Subjects: Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / French / Contemporary world /
Topics: education in human values / women (and/or violence against women) / children, children’s rights / adolescence, youth / human relations, psychology, sociology / journalism, mass media, advertising /
Momo
Dir.: Enzo d’Alň
It is based on the novel by Michael Ende. Momo, a shy and tender girl, makes new friends and finds a house in the ruins of an ancient amphitheatre where they play and dream of sailing.
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) / Art and Design / Basque language /
Topics: education in human values / culture of peace, violence, political and armed conflicts. / children, children’s rights / ecology, environment, sustainability / film adaptation of literary or graphic work /
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
Dir.: Zach Helm
Molly Mahoney is the manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, the awesome toy store owned by Mr. Edward Magorium. He claims that he is two hundred and forty-three years old and his time to go has come.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
Educational Grades: ,,Middle school,Upper Primary school,,,,,,,
Subjects: Catalan language and literature / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Mathematics /
Topics: education in human values / children, children’s rights / world of work, employment relationships / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / elderly, retirement / books and writing /
Mustang
Dir.: Deniz Gamze Ergüven
Early summer. In a village in northern Turkey, Lale and her four sisters are walking home from school, playing innocently with some boys. The immorality of their play sets off a scandal that has unexpected consequences.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: Catalan dubbed version
Educational Grades: ,,,,Secondary school, 12 to 14,Secondary school, 14 to 16,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,Higher Education,
Subjects: Catalan language and literature / Form class (Pastoral care) / Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Contemporary world / History /
Topics: education in human values / women (and/or violence against women) / adolescence, youth / sexuality, heterosexuality, homosexuality, abortion / cultural diversity, immigration, emigration / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / educational world, coeducation, teacher-student relationships / human rights /
My Blind Date with Life
Dir.: Marc Rothemund
Saliya Kahawatte is a very meticulous young student who systematically hides his visual blindness in order to fulfill his dream: to work in a luxury hotel in Munich.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: German version with subtitles in Spanish
Educational Grades: ,,,,Secondary school, 12 to 14,Secondary school, 14 to 16,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,Higher Education,
Subjects: Form class (Pastoral care) / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / Contemporary world / German Language /
Topics: education in human values / medicine, health / cultural diversity, immigration, emigration / world of work, employment relationships / human relations, psychology, sociology / physical and cognitive disabilities or disorders / family, family relationships / educational world, coeducation, teacher-student relationships / human rights /
