The Model Cinema is proud to present our Secondary Schools Film Programme, a multi-cultural film programme which supports film in secondary school curricula. Screenings are presented in association with the Irish Film Institute. Screenings generally at 11am, admission €5 per student (teachers free of charge). To book please contact education@themodel.ie
Download the IFI Schools Programme 2025/26 brochure here.
FRENCH Senior Cycle/TY
The Marching Band (En fanfare)
Thu. 20 Nov. 2025
When prestigious orchestra conductor Thibaut discovers he is adopted following a cancer diagnosis, he connects with his biological brother Jimmy. The seemingly juxtaposed brothers find their connection through Jimmy’s marching brass band. A heartwarming and comedic tale of community marching brass band. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides.
France • 2024 • 103 mins • Drama • Director: Emmanuel Courcol
12A
SPANISH Senior Cycle/TY
Germany (Alemania)
Thu. 29 Jan. 2026
16-year-old Lola is offered the chance to study abroad in Germany and is eager for a taste of independence. However, her home life is complicated by her older sister’s mental health, and her family are hesitant to let her leave. A gripping Spanish-language coming-of-age drama. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides.
Argentina-Spain • 2023 • 87 mins • Drama • Director: María Zanetti
IFI Age Rec: 15+
GERMAN Senior Cycle/TY
Two to one (Zwei zu eins)
Thu. 5 Feb. 2026
When a family in East Germany discovers millions worth of soon-to-be-destroyed currency during the 1990s’ reunification era, they plot to use as much as they can before it becomes worthless. The comical heist unites and divides the close-knit socialist community, now under pressure to spend, spend, spend. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides.
Germany • 2024 • 113 mins • Drama • Director: Natja Brunckhorst
IFI Age Rec: 15+
FRENCH Junior Cycle
Savages (Sauvages)
Fri. 21 Nov. 2025
With the tropical forest under threat of deforestation from logging companies, Kéria, Selaï and their rescued baby orangutan Oshi decide to take a stand to save the rainforest and protect its indigenous population. A stunning new animation from My Life as a Courgette director Claude Barras. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides.
Switzerland-France-Belgium • 2024 • 87 mins • Animation • Director: Claude Barras
PG
SPANISH Junior Cycle
Jump! (¡Salta!)
Thu. 15 Jan. 2026
Brothers Teo and Óscar become separated when Teo disappears down a mysterious wormhole in 1989. When he reappears exactly the same, 33 years later, he must work together with his now-older brother to find the right wormhole to send him back and find their mother. A terrific sci-fi romp through time. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides.
Spain • 2023 • 85 mins • Sci-fi/Comedy • Director: Olga Osorio
IFI Age Rec: 12+
GERMAN Junior Cycle
Winners (Sieger sein)
Thu. 22 Jan. 2026
Eleven-year-old Mona has just arrived in Berlin from Syria. She doesn’t speak any German, but she loves football and joins the school team, where morale is at an all-time low and her teammates aren’t particularly welcoming. A tale of teamwork and making friends in new unfamiliar places. Contains strong language. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides.
Germany • 2024 • 119 mins • Drama • Director: Soleen Yusef
IFI Age Rec: 12+
Mystery Film
Thu. 20 Nov. 2025
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Screenings are presented in association with IFI Schools.
