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Battle in Seattle
Dir.: Stuart Townsend
In November 1999, masses are descending upon Seattle for the World Trade Organization Conference. People believe the organization only exists to support corporate interests at the expense of the poor, working class and the environment among other things.
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 / English language / Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / Contemporary world / Audiovisual culture. Cinema. Television. Photography / Economy / History / Basque language /
Topics: natural resources, wealth and poverty, commerce, consumption / culture of peace, violence, political and armed conflicts. / journalism, mass media, advertising / human rights /
Becoming Jane
Dir.: Julian Jarrold
The year is 1795 and young Jane Austen is an emerging writer who already sees a world beyond class and commerce and dreams of doing what was then nearly unthinkable - marrying for love. Naturally, her parents are searching for a wealthy, well-appointed husband.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
Educational Grades: ,,,,,,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,,
Subjects: Catalan language and literature / Spanish language and literature / English language / Social Science, Geography and History / Literature / History /
Topics: women (and/or violence against women) / family, family relationships / film adaptation of literary or graphic work / books and writing /
Black Bread
Dir.: Agustí Villaronga
The film is based on a novel by Catalan writer Emili Teixidor. In the harsh post-war years' Catalan countryside, Andreu, a child that belongs to the losing side, finds the corpses of a man and his son in the forest.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: Versió en catalŕ
Educational Grades: ,,,,,Secondary school, 14 to 16,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,Higher Education,
Subjects: Catalan language and literature / Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Contemporary world / History /
Topics: human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / human rights / film adaptation of literary or graphic work / politics, political systems /
Blinky Bill the Movie
Dir.: : Deane Taylor, Noel Cleary
Based on Dorothy Wall's tales. Blinky Bill is a little koala with a big imagination. An adventurer at heart, he dreams of leaving the small town of Green Patch and following in his missing father's footsteps.
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 / children, children’s rights / animal world and pets / family, family relationships / film adaptation of literary or graphic work /
Bohemian Rhapsody
Dir.: Bryan Singer
Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: English version with subtitles in Spanish
Educational Grades: ,,,,Secondary school, 12 to 14,,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) / Contemporary world / Audiovisual culture. Cinema. Television. Photography / Music and History of the Music / Performing arts, Music and Dance /
Topics: sexuality, heterosexuality, homosexuality, abortion / cultural diversity, immigration, emigration / biographies, autobiographies / world of work, employment relationships / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships /
BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE
Dir.: Michael Moore
With his signature sense of angry humor, activist filmmaker Michael Moore sets out to explore the reasons behind the massacre of 12 students and a teacher at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Moore thinks that the conventional answers are inadequate to explain this violence.
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) / Contemporary world / History /
Topics: education in human values / culture of peace, violence, political and armed conflicts. / human relations, psychology, sociology / journalism, mass media, advertising / death and grief / judicial system, prisons, death penalty / politics, political systems /
Boychoir
Dir.: François Girard
Stet, a troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a Boy Choir school back East after the death of his single mom.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: English version with subtitles in Catalan
Educational Grades: ,,,Upper Primary school,Secondary school, 12 to 14,,,,,,
Subjects: English language / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Citizenship (Primary School) / Form class (Pastoral care) / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Contemporary world / Music and History of the Music /
Topics: education in human values / children, children’s rights / adolescence, youth / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / educational world, coeducation, teacher-student relationships /
Brave
Dir.: Mark Andrews i Brenda Chapman
Merida, a Scottish princess whose interests include archery and horse riding, is told by her mother that her interests are not what a princess should be doing and that she has to marry. But Merida chooses to defy her mother.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
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) / Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) /
Topics: education in human values / women (and/or violence against women) / culture of peace, violence, political and armed conflicts. / children, children’s rights / ancient civilizations, archaeology, mythology / family, family relationships / politics, political systems /
Bridge to Terabithia
Dir.: Gabor Csupo
Despite some differences, Jesse Aarons and Leslie Burke are friends. Together, they have created Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants and rule it as king and queen. This friendship helps Jess cope with an unexpected tragedy.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
Educational Grades: ,,,Upper Primary school,Secondary school, 12 to 14,Secondary school, 14 to 16,,,,,
Subjects: Catalan language and literature / Spanish language and literature / English language / Art and Design / Literature /
Topics: film adaptation of literary or graphic work /
C.R.A.Z.Y.
Dir.: Jean-Marc Vallée
Born on Christmas Day 1960, Zac Beaulieu is the fourth of five sons of Gervais and Laurianne Beaulieu. Zac wants to please his father, who wants more than anything in his sons that they grow up to be men and not sissies.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
Educational Grades: ,,,,Secondary school, 12 to 14,Secondary school, 14 to 16,Sixth form college,Further education,Further Edu, mature students,,
Subjects: Citizenship (Secondary School) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / French / History /
Topics: education in human values / adolescence, youth / sexuality, heterosexuality, homosexuality, abortion / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships /
Carlitos and the Chance of a Lifetime
Dir.: Jesús del Cerro
Carlitos Bermudez has two desires in life: first, to find a kind couple who will adopt him from the orphanage where he lives, and second, to become a soccer player for Spain's youth national team. His biggest obstacle is Hipolito, the bitter caretaker of his orphanage.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
Educational Grades: ,,Middle school,Upper Primary school,,,,,,,
Subjects: Spanish language and literature / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Physical education (PE) / Form class (Pastoral care) /
Topics: education in human values / children, children’s rights / family, family relationships / educational world, coeducation, teacher-student relationships / sports /
Charlie and the chocolate factory
Dir.: Tim Burton
Charlie Bucket comes from a poor family, and spends most of his time dreaming about the chocolate that he loves but usually can't afford. Things change when Willy Wonka, head of the very popular Wonka Chocolate empire, announces a contest in which five gold tickets have been hidden in chocolate bars and sent throughout the world.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year:
Educational Grades: ,,Middle school,Upper Primary school,Secondary school, 12 to 14,,,,,,
Subjects: Catalan language and literature / Spanish language and literature / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Citizenship (Primary School) / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Art and Design / Literature /
Topics: education in human values / natural resources, wealth and poverty, commerce, consumption / children, children’s rights / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / elderly, retirement / film adaptation of literary or graphic work /
