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, 11am
Thu. 5. Mar. 2026, 2.15pm *Fully Booked*
Thu. 19. Mar. 2026, 11am
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, 11am
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, 11am
Thu. 26 Feb. 2026, 11am
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, 11am
Thu. 5 Mar. 2026, 11am
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, 11am
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, 11am
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, 1.30pm
More info coming soon!
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Screenings are presented in association with IFI Schools.
