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light house cinema At Light House Cinema, we believe that film and cinema produce meaningful and insightful learning experiences for students. Through our annual programme for Primary and Secondary schools we provide a wide variety of films, with screenings of curriculum related titles, foreign language films and Event Cinema screenings.
BOOKING INFORMATION All films are available to book year-round. There is a requirement of 60 students minimum per booking. For smaller groups see our list of Open Screenings (pg 22). Schools screenings take place on weekday mornings at Light House Cinema, Market Square, Smithfield, Dublin 7. Regular tickets cost €5 per student. Event Cinema tickets are €6. TEACHERS GO FREE. FREE TEA / COFFEE FOR TEACHERS. If there is a film that you wish to see that is not listed, please contact us and we will do what we can to accommodate you.
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ONE MILLION DUBLINERS RECOMMENDED
PG | 2014 | 83 mins | Open Screening Available (see pg. 22) The history of Glasnevin Cemetery and the people who work there is highlighted in this beautiful documentary which not only looks at the various historical figures who are buried there but also muses on the subject of death and what it means to commit one’s life to working in a cemetery.
WHAT RICHARD DID
15A | 2012 | 86 mins This excellent Irish drama from Lenny Abrahamson takes a look at how a popular and talented teenager’s life is destroyed after a drunken fight changes everything.
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SCHOOLS programme BOOK your screening:
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS There is a minimum requirement of 60 per screening; however, we will do our best to accommodate smaller groups where possible. You can also join up with other schools at one of our Open Screenings to meet the required 60. (See page 22) We advise booking early to avoid disappointment. All seats booked must be paid for 2 weeks in advance. We will allow for a maximum of 3 absentees. Cancellations must be made directly to the School Booking Department (01 8728006) at least 10 days prior to your screening, otherwise a fee will be applied. As per our Child Protection Policy, teachers must supervise students at all times. Light House Cinema operates a no chewing gum policy. Song Of The Sea - Page 15
FRANK
15A | 2014 | 95 mins Directed by Lenny Abrahamson and starring Michael Fassbender and Domhnall Gleeson. Jon, a young wanna-be musician, discovers he’s bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.
HIS & HERS
G | 2009 | 83 mins | Documentary Ken Wardrop focuses on Irish women as his subject in this insightful documentary that interviews a range of Irish women about their relationships with men and documents their experiences from childhood to old age. 3
MUSIC & ARTS
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AMY
15A | 2015 | 127 mins There are a lot of lessons for young people to learn from this insightful documentary about the short life of Amy Winehouse. A complex look at celebrity culture, loneliness as well as addiction, Amy is a story for the modern age and one to incite discussion for older teenagers.
THE COMMITMENTS
15 | 1991 | 119 mins Roddy Doyle’s hilarious novel about a young band in 1980s Dublin gets the big-screen treatment in this witty and endearing look at the ups and downs of life in the music industry.
WHIPLASH
15A | 2014 | 107 mins Andrew Neiman is an ambitious young jazz drummer and Terence Fletcher is his instructor, known for his terrifying teaching methods. Whiplash draws you deep into the very complicated teacher-pupil relationship and what it takes to become truly great.
BENDA BILILI!
PG | 2010 | 86 mins | Documentary A band of homeless paraplegic musicians and street children play their music on homemade instruments on the streets of the Democratic Republic of Congo with dreams of making it big. Benda Bilili is an inspirational and life-affirming lesson in creative ingenuity, passion and unbridled determination.
MY LEFT FOOT
12 | 1989 | 119 mins | Open Screening Available (see pg. 22) Christy Brown was an Irish artist whose affliction with cerebral palsy meant that he could only paint with the use of his left foot. Christy beat his disability to become a world-famous artist, and this biopic gives students insight into the artist while showing a slice of life from 1950s working class Ireland. 4
MUSIC & ARTS LES MISÉRABLES 12A | 2012 | 158 mins The musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel has been a stage smash for decades. This big-screen adaptation is lush and epic, capturing the tragedy and adventure of the French revolution in all its cinematic glory.
SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN 12A | 2012 | 86 mins | Documentary Though he faded into obscurity in the USA, a musician known as Rodriguez became a huge hit in South Africa and then disappeared into oblivion in the early ‘70s. His story is picked up decades later when two obsessed fans set out to learn the man’s fate in this mysterious and fascinating documentary.
AMADEUS
PG | 1984 | 153 mins The perfect way to introduce students to the music of Mozart and to help them understand the man behind the music. This beautiful, richly-told and often hilarious classic is a mustsee for anyone intersted in the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN VAN GOGH
G | 2014 | 90 mins Enjoy unprecedented access to Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum while renowned curators and art historians offer their interpretations of his work.
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REMBRANDT
G | 2015 | 85 mins From London’s National Gallery and the Rijksmuseum, we explore the final fruitful years of Rembrandt’s life, commonly thought to be his defining era.
RENOIR * Renoir available from 16 February 2016. Open Screenings available for each (See pg 22).
G | 2016 | 90 mins From the Barnes Collection in Philadelphia we learn of the remarkable story of this extraordinary and influential artist.* 5
english - shakespeare ROMEO + JULIET
12A | 1996 | 130 mins Baz Luhrmann directs Shakespeare’s famous play, updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona whilst still retaining its original dialogue. A thrilling adaptation starring Leonardo Di Caprio and Claire Danes.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE PG | 2004 | 138 mins Starring Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Joseph Fiennes. In 16th century Venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead.
RICHARD III
15 | 1995 | 104 mins The classic Shakespearean play about a murderously scheming king, staged in an alternative fascist England setting. This magnificent production was adapted for the screen by Sir Ian McKellen and directed by Richard Loncraine.
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE HAMLET RATING TBC | 2015 | 240 min Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy in one of the National Theatre’s most eagerly anticipated productions.
KING LEAR
12A | 2014 | 210 mins Simon Russell Beale movingly captures Lear’s terrified intimations of madness in this unforgettable production of Shakespeare’s tragedy.
OTHELLO Hamlet available from 16 October 2015 Hamlet Open Screening Available (See pg 22). 6
12A | 2014 | 195 mins Shakespeare’s celebrated play about the destructive power of jealousy stars Adrian Lester in the title role with Rory Kinnear as the duplicitous Iago.
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english - junior IN AMERICA 12 | 2002 | 105 mins Jim Sheridan’s autobiographical story about emigrating with his young family to live in America, is a powerful story of resilience, love and facing adversity in the pursuit of dreams.
SON OF RAMBOW 12A | 2007 | 96 mins Two young boys, obsessed with the Sylvester Stallone film Rambo, decide to remake the film in their back garden, starring themselves. This charming coming-of-age comedy teaches children about friendship, growing-up and the basics of making homemade films.
BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD
12A | 2012 | 93 mins Faced with both her hot-tempered father’s fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs, six-year-old Hushpuppy must learn the ways of courage and love. Inspiring.
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE OF MICE AND MEN
Available from 18 November 2015 Open Screening Available (See pg 22).
RATING TBC | 2014 | 150 mins James Franco and Chris O’Dowd star as George and Lennie, an unlikely pair of friends drifting across the farms and fields of California, holding fast to their dream of one day having an acre of land they can call their own. National Theatre Live’s sell-out production of Steinbeck’s classic play, performed at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway.
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english - junior
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD PG | 1962 | 130 mins
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE
Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape 15A | 2015 | 1 kids INTERVAL charge and his against prejudice in this adaptation of the seminal novel by Harper Lee.
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
12 | 1999 | 122 mins | Italian (English Subtitles) This Italian classic follows a young father who goes to spectacular lengths to ensure his son is kept both physically and mentally intact in a concentration camp during WWII. Full of heart and featuring an Oscar-winning performance from Italian superstar Roberto Benigni.
SPIRITED AWAY
G | 2001 | 125 mins | Dubbed In English Studio Ghibli’s story of ten-year-old Chihiro who, while moving to a new neighborhood, enters the spirit world. After her parents are transformed into pigs by the witch Yubaba, Chihiro takes a job working in a bathhouse to find a way to free herself and her parents and return to the human world.
12 ANGRY MEN
PG | 1957 | 96 mins A dissenting juror in a murder trial slowly manages to convince the others that the case is not as clear-cut as it seemed in court. A gripping examination of prejudice and the pressure towards conformity and group-think. Sidney Lumet’s classic stars Henry Fonda and Lee J. Cobb.
SCHOOL OF ROCK
PG | 2003 | 109 mins Inspiration comes from all kinds of places and in the case of Richard Linklater’s School of Rock, it comes in the form of Jack Black’s wild, unconventional (and fake) music teacher. School of Rock is a fun and hugely enjoyable insight into creativity and the dynamics of group musicianship. 8
english - junior THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER
15 | 1955 | 93 mins A religious fanatic marries a gullible widow whose young children are reluctant to tell him where their real daddy hid $10,000 he’d stolen in a robbery. Robert Mitchum gives a chilling performance in Charles Laughton’s stunning story of good and evil that enchants, haunts and frightens in equal measures.
CORALINE
PG | 2009 | 100 mins While exploring her family’s new home, Coraline discovers a secret door, behind which lies an alternate world that holds a strangely idealized version of her frustrating life. She rejoices in her discovery, but sinister secrets lurk in the shadows.
WHALE RIDER
PG | 2002 | 101 mins A young girl becomes the very first female chief of her Maori tribe and must learn to exceed people’s limited expectations of her ability.
WEST SIDE STORY
G | 1961 | 153 mins This stunning musical is based on Romeo and Juliet but sets the story amongst two warring gangs on the New York streets. With superb, spirited musical numbers, great performances and, of course a beautifully tragic ending, this is a true classic. 9
english - senior PRIDE & PREJUDICE
G | 2005 | 129 mins Jane Austen’s world is one that has captured the hearts and minds of people of all ages for centuries. Her stories of romance under the strictest social restrictions are not only interesting character studies but very often hilarious romantic comedies which inspire books and films to this day.
THE DEAD G | 1987 | 83 mins John Huston’s adaptation of James Joyce’s The Dubliners stars Angelica Huston and Donal McCann. Gabriel Conroy and wife Greta attend an early January dinner with friends at the home of his spinster aunts, an evening which results in an epiphany for both of them.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
15A | 1995 | 112 mins Maeve Binchy’s seminal novel about a spirited young woman’s coming of age in 1950s Ireland is beloved by people of all ages. This film adaptation aptly captures the fiery spirit of the novel and the struggles of first love.
LIFE OF PI PG | 2012 | 127 mins The deeply profound and philosophical story of a young man who survives a shipwreck and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and self-discovery. Ang Lee’s film adaptation of the supposedly ‘unfilmable’ book is an astonishing achievement.
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english - senior CITIZEN KANE
G | 1941 | 119 mins Orson Welles was just 26 years old when he wrote, directed, produced and starred in this classic drama about the life of a self-made media mogul and what what he ultimately treasured at the end of his life. A must-see for lovers of film.
WUTHERING HEIGHTS
15A | 1992 | 128 mins A poor boy of unknown origin is rescued from poverty and taken in by the Earnshaw family where he develops an intense relationship with his young foster sister, Cathy. Based on the classic novel by Emily Brontë.
THE ARTIST
PG | 2011 | 100 mins Hollywood 1927. George Valentin is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller, it seems the sky’s the limit and major movie stardom awaits. The Artist tells the story of their interlinked destinies.
DEATH OF A SUPERHERO
15A | 2011 | 99 mins A dying 15-year-old boy draws stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality. This Irish comedydrama deals with the tragedy of a young boy’s battle with cancer using humour and genuine tenderness.
JUNO
15A | 2007 | 96 mins A wonderfully scripted and insightful comedy-drama which explores themes of teen pregnancy, abortion and monogamy through the eyes of a precocious 16-yearold student. Ellen Page plays Juno, a hyper-articulate teen who has cultivated a sharp ironic wit to insulate her against the pain of being a teenager. With her first sexual experience, Juno becomes pregnant and is catapulted in a world of genuine grown-up experience to match and exceed her super-cool mannerisms. 11
english - senior THE KING’S SPEECH
12A | 2010 | 119 mins After the death of his father King George V and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII, Bertie, who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war, he decides to visit an eccentric speech therapist.
THE ROAD
16 | 2009 | 111 mins In a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, an ailing father defends his son as they slowly travel to the sea. Starring Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron, John Hillcoat’s adaptation of the Cormac McCarthy novel is faithful, unforgiving and brilliant.
TRUE GRIT
15A | 2010 | 111 mins Directed by the Coen Brothers. Following the murder of her father by hired hand Tom Chaney, 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. marshal she can find and a man with ‘true grit’; Reuben J. Rooster Cogburn. Mattie insists on accompanying Cogburn, whose drinking, sloth, and generally reprobate character does not augment her faith in him. Against his wishes, she joins him in his trek into the Indian Nations in search of Chaney.
THE GREAT GATSBY
12A | 2013 | 143 mins In Baz Luhrmann’s big screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, the filmmaker creates his own distinctive interpretation of the classic story, with Leonardo Di Caprio in the lead role. Aspiring writer Nick Carraway leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922; an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz, bootleg kings and skyrocketing stocks. He quickly becomes lured into the lavish world of his extravagant neighbour, Jay Gatsby and into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. Soon enough, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby’s nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await. A sensational visual treat. Open Screening Available (see pg. 22) 12
christmas treats ELF PG | 2003 | 97 mins Buddy The Elf is a man raised as an elf at the North Pole who is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. Absolutely hilarious and full of Christmas joy, Elf is fun for teachers and parents alike.
FROZEN SINGALONG
G | 2013 | 109 mins Already a classic, this sing-along version of the Disney musical is a wonderful treat for children who are encouraged to sing and dance along to their favourite songs like Let It Go, Do You Want To Build a Snowman and Love Is An Open Door.
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL G | 1992 | 86 mins Let the Muppets take you through the world of Charles Dickens as Kermit The Frog takes on the role of Bob Crachit whose Christmas is in danger of being ruined by the curmudgeonly Ebeneezer Scrooge (Michale Caine). Full of great songs and that classic Muppet sense of humour!
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
Illustration by Alan Dunne
G | 1982 | 115 mins Steven Spielberg’s timeless science fiction classic is a story about the ability of children to make friendships despite differences in language and physical appearance. An absolutely magical cinema experience.
THE GOONIES
12A | 1985 | 109 mins A group of kids find a pirate treasure map and set out to follow its trail in the hope of saving their houses from being demolished in this hilarious children’s adventure.
HOME ALONE
PG | 1990 | 103 mins It’s not Christmas until you’ve watched Macauley Culkin booby trap two thieves in classic Christmas comedy Home Alone.
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languages TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT 15 | 2014 | 95 min French (English Subtitles) This powerful French drama stars Marion Cotillard as a depressed factory worker returning to work from sickleave who has two days to convince her colleagues to forgo their bonuses so that she can keep her job. Featuring a stunning, Oscar-nominated performance from Cotillard, this is a timely moral tale which also examines the very serious repercussions of depression. RECOMMENDED
Open Screening Available (see pg. 22)
For students of French or Social Studies, and an interesting companion piece to 12 Angry Men.
MAR ADENTRO / THE SEA INSIDE 12A | 2004 | 125 mins | Spanish (English Subtitles) Ramón Sampedro is left a quadriplegic after a diving accident. This film tells the true story of his 30-year battle for the legal right to end his own life. Despite his situation, Ramón manages to inspire those around him to live life to the fullest.
THE INTOUCHABLES
15A | 2011 | 113 mins | French (English Subtitles) A very popular choice with schools, The Intouchables sees an unlikely friendship develop between a wealthy quadriplegic and his caretaker, just released from prison. Uplifting, often very funny and with several different social themes, this film is perfect for teenagers studying either Social Studies or French.
IDA
12 | 2014 | 82 mins | Polish (English Subtitles) This beautifully shot, Oscar-winning Polish drama tells the story of a novitiate nun on the verge of taking her vows who discovers long-held secrets about her family that shake her faith to the core. A philosophical crisis of identity that explores the fallout from the holocaust on its survivors.
AMÉLIE
15 | 2001 | 129 mins | French (English Subtitles) A fanciful comedy about a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating a world exclusively of her own making. A classic of modern French cinema, this is a delightful comedy and a spotlight on the beauty of Paris. 14
languages GAEILGE VERSION AVAILABLE
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SONG OF THE SEA PG | 2015 | 94 mins | Irish (No Subtitles) The absolutely beautiful Oscar-nominated Irish animated film about a young Irish boy and his little sister Saoirse - a selkie who can turn into a seal - who go on an adventure to free the faeries and save the spirit world. Available in English and Irish-language versions.
POPULAIRE
12A | 2012 | 116 mins | French (English Subtitles) A hard-nosed insurance agent and his bubbly new secretary become locked in the grip of romance and competition as they train together for a speed-typing contest. This charming French romance is fun and often hilarious and beautifully shot in the candy-coloured world of competitive typing.
THE EDUKATORS
15A | 2004 | 127 mins | German (English Subtitles) Peter, Jule and Jan are anarchists who break into wealthy people’s homes and serve notice that their days are numbered. When they ‘edukate’ a man Jule owes money to, he leaves evidence behind and they must return to the scene of the crime. A clever and socially conscious German drama. 15
SOCIAL STUDIES ‘71
15A | 2015 | 1 INTERVAL Na, pro, conostem es con sa que cuperceri similis serius, quit ad cerum te ad C. Quit finam ego corum duc movehem querite rfecutem omnihictum. Ad deatusultu cul ut inem, conem enam cus fes re viussimist L. Ad consit vero in nocus, que mori, quas des vidica sultum tem nostodit, pubit. At idit.
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN 15A | 2015 | 1 INTERVAL Na, pro, conostem es con sa que cuperceri similis serius, quit ad cerum te ad C. Quit finam ego corum duc movehem querite rfecutem omnihictum. Ad deatusultu cul ut inem, conem enam cus fes re viussimist L. Ad consit vero in nocus, que mori, quas des vidica sultum tem nostodit, pubit. At idit. 12A | 2014 | 128 mins Selma chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965 when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr led a dangerous campaign to 15A | 2015 1 INTERVAL secure equal| voting rights in the face of violent opposition. Na, pro, esSelma con sato que cuperceri similis serius,inquit The epic conostem march from Montgomery culminated ad cerum Johnson te ad C. Quit finam corum ducAct movehem President signing theego Voting Rights of 1965,queone ritethe rfecutem omnihictum. Ad deatusultu culrights ut inem, conem of most significant victories for the civil movement. enam Oyelowo cus fes reisviussimist L. Ad vero in nocus, que David a revelation in consit this engrossing political mori, quas des vidica sultum tem nostodit, pubit. At idit. drama.
SELMA
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE
LOVE IS STRANGE
15A | 2014 | 100 mins A film that both celebrates gay marriage and the enriching effect elderly people can have on the younger generation. The story of a recently married gay couple who must live separately for the first time in forty years, this respectful look at true companionship is a great talking point for older pupils.
THE CLASS
12A | 2008 | 130 mins | French (English Subtitles) One of the most rewarding explorations of the teacherstudent relationship, this exhilarating drama follows an amiable teacher working in a tough Parisian school with an ethnically diverse group of students whose daily clashes play out the wider tensions of the nation.
SAMBA
12A | 2014 | 118 mins | French (English Subtitles) Samba migrated to France ten years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at lowly jobs. Alice is a burntout executive turned social worker. Samba is willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together.
UNBREAKABLE: MARK POLLOCK
G | 2014 | 80 mins | Documentary Ten years after losing his sight at 22, Mark Pollock became the first blind person to race to the South Pole. Then, four weeks before his wedding, an accident left Mark paralysed from the waist down. This fascinating film tells the story of Mark’s rehabilitation and unbreakable spirit. 16
SOCIAL STUDIES INVICTUS PG | 2009 | 134 mins Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: to enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
NOBLE
15A | 2014 | 100 mins Directed by Stephen Bradley and starring Deirdre O’ Kane. They broke everything but her spirit. They took everything but her dream. The incredible true story of Christina Noble, a fearless Irish heroine driven by her daring vision who escapes the slums of Ireland and risks everything on the streets of Vietnam.
NEW RELEASE
SUFFRAGETTE 12A | 2015 | 106 mins Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep star in this dramatic story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement; women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State. Radicalized and turning to violence as the only route to change, they were willing to lose everything in their fight for equality - their jobs, their homes, their children and their lives.
Available from 19 October 2015.
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SOCIAL STUDIES OLDER THAN IRELAND
PG | 2015 | 87 mins | Documentary A hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty Irish men and women aged 100 or over. Often funny and at times poignant, the film explores each centenarian’s journey, from their birth at the dawn of Irish independence to their life as a centenarian in modern day Ireland. Reflecting on such key events as the day they got their first pair of shoes, the thrill of their first kiss, from the magic of their wedding day to the tragic loss of their loved ones, these centenarians have lived through it all. Having witnessed a century of immense social, political and technological change each centenarian has a unique perspective on life and its true meaning. RECOMMENDED
These centenarians are our living history and these are their extraordinary stories.
MANDELA
12A | 2013 | 146 mins 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. Idris Elba gives a powerful performance in this stirring insight into the history of an incredible leader.
I USED TO LIVE HERE
15A | 2015 | 82 mins Amy, a thirteen-year-old trying to cope with the death of her mother and the reappearance of her father’s ex-girlfriend, experiences the temptation of suicide after witnessing the outpouring of love for a local suicide victim. A powerful drama starring a cast of talented local amateurs from Tallaght.
ERIN BROCKOVICH
15 | 2000 | 132 mins An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city’s water supply. Directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Julia Roberts in an Oscar winning performance.
HE NAMED ME MALALA RECOMMENDED
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PG | 2015 | 87 mins After the Taliban tries to kill her for speaking out on behalf of girls’ education, Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai emerges as a leading advocate for children’s rights and the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. Available from 18 November 2015.
HISTORY MICHAEL COLLINS
12 | 1996 | 133 mins As we celebrate the centenary of 1916, we revisit Neil Jordan’s historical biopic of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins, the man who led a guerrilla war against the British and who negotiated Ireland’s independence in the 1920s. Starring Liam Neeson, Julia Roberts and Alan Rickman.
PRIVATE PEACEFUL 12 | 2012 | 102 mins Set in the fields of Devon and the WWI battlefields of Flanders, two brothers fall for the same girl while contending with the pressures of their feudal family life, the war and the price of courage and cowardice.
THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY 15A | 2006 | 127 mins | Open Screening Available (see pg. 22) Two brothers are caught on differing sides of the battle for Irish freedom in this politically-minded historical drama from veteran British filmmaker Ken Loach.
‘71
15A | 2014 | 100 mins A young and disoriented British soldier is accidentally abandoned by his unit following a riot on the deadly streets of Belfast in 1971. This outstanding drama never puts a foot wrong, from the softly underplayed performances to the cinematography and fine-grained period detailing.
PHILOMENA
12A | 2013 | 98 mins A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. Directed by Stephen Frears and starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan.
PATHS OF GLORY
12 | 1957 | 88 mins Directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas. Based on the 1935 novel of the same name, it tells the story of an ill-fated assault on German forces by French soldiers, and the grippling consequences those soldiers face when they refuse to follow through with it.
WAR HORSE
12A | 2012 | 146 mins | Open Screening Available (see pg. 22) Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert’s hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on. Steven Spielberg’s passionate adaption of Michael Morpurgo’s novel is a joy to behold. 19
SCIENCE ‘71
15A | 2015 | 1 INTERVAL Na, pro, conostem es con sa que cuperceri similis serius, quit ad cerum te ad C. Quit finam ego corum duc movehem querite rfecutem omnihictum. Ad deatusultu cul ut inem, conem enam cus fes re viussimist L. Ad consit vero in nocus, que mori, quas des vidica sultum tem nostodit, pubit. At idit.
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN 15A | 2015 | 1 INTERVAL Na, pro, conostem es con sa que cuperceri similis serius, quit ad cerum te ad C. Quit finam ego corum duc movehem querite rfecutem omnihictum. Ad deatusultu cul ut inem, conem enam cus fes re viussimist L. Ad consit vero in nocus, que mori, quas des vidica sultum tem nostodit, pubit. At idit. 12A | 2014 | 169 mins Christopher Nolan’s intelligent and entertaining science fiction epic takes us on a journey through space and time while 15A | 2015 | 1 INTERVAL keeping us grounded with an emotional family story of a Na, pro, conostem es conthe sa que cuperceri serius,for quit father who must explore galaxy to find asimilis new home ad cerum te ad C. Quit finamheego duc movehem quemankind, and the daughter leftcorum back on Earth. rite rfecutem omnihictum. Ad deatusultu cul ut inem, conem enam Screening cus fes re Available viussimist(see L. Ad Open pg.consit 22) vero in nocus, que mori, quas des vidica sultum tem nostodit, pubit. At idit.
INTERSTELLAR
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE
THE SALT OF THE EARTH RECOMMENDED
12A | 2014 | 110 mins | Documentary For the last 40 years, photographer Sebastião Salgado has travelled the world and witnessed some of the major events of our recent history; war, starvation and exodus. A new project with his wife Leila to reforest parts of Brazil’s Mata Atlantica has become a model for similar efforts worldwide.
CONTACT
12 | 1997 | 150 mins Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey star in this gripping story of an astronomer who receives the first extraterrestrial radio signal picked up on Earth. As world powers scramble to decipher the message, she vies to fulfill her dream of becoming the first human being to make contact with alien beings.
AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH
G | 2006 | 97 mins | Documentary Director Davis Guggenheim eloquently weaves the science of global warming with Mr. Gore’s personal history and lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change. A longtime advocate for the environment, Gore presents a wide array of facts in a thoughtful and compelling way.
BLADE RUNNER
15A | 1982 | 117 mins Blade Runner is a classic science fiction film in which a bounty hunter in the near future is hired to hunt down ‘replicants’ who are genetically engineered human beings, created for labour and entertainment purposes. But telling the Replicants apart from the humans proves to be rather difficult. 20
END OF YEAR TREATS STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS RATING TBC | 2015 | RUNTIME TBC
JJ Abrams’ highly-anticipated sequel introduces us to a whole new cast of heroes – Rey the scavenger girl of Jakku, Finn the runaway Stormtrooper of the First Order, and Resistance X-Wing ace Poe Dameron – and villains – Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, and General Hux, all of the First Order – along with the Legacy cast from the classic trilogy.
Available from January 2016
BATMAN VS SUPERMAN
RATING TBC | 2016 | RUNTIME TBC Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’ most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. Starring Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jesse Eisenberg and Henry Cavill.
INSIDE OUT 2D
G | 2015 | 102 mins A wonderful insight into the workings of a child’s mind from Disney Pixar. After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
15A | 2015 | 120 mins Starring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in post apocalyptic Australia in search for her homeland with the help of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper, and a drifter named Max. 21
bookings - CHOOSE ANY FILM - 60 STUDENTS MINIMUM* - WEEKDAYS ONLY
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open screenings schedule There is a minimum of 60 Students required to book any film screening. However, you can join up with other schools at one of our scheduled Open Screenings to meet the required 60 necessary. Advance booking required.
OPEN SCREENINGS START AT 10AM
TUESDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2015
ONE MILLION DUBLINERS
WEDNESDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2015
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2015
THE GREAT GATSBY
TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2015
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: VAN GOGH
WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2015
THE INTOUCHABLES
TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2015
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: REMBRANDT
THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2015
THE CLASS
TUESDAY 19TH JANUARY 2016
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: HAMLET
WEDNESDAY 20TH JANUARY 2016
MY LEFT FOOT
TUESDAY 26TH JANUARY 2016
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: OF MICE AND MEN
TUESDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2016
WAR HORSE
TUESDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2016
TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT
THURSDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2016
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: RENOIR
THURSDAY 10TH MARCH 2016
THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY
THURSDAY 24TH MARCH 2016
MICHAEL COLLINS
THURSDAY 28TH APRIL 2016
INTERSTELLAR
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HOW TO GET HERE: LUAS: Red Line Luas to Smithfield and walk north for 2 minutes. CAR: Heading East on Arran Quay, turn left onto Church St, left onto King St North and left onto Queen St into Parkrite car park. CAR PARK DEAL: €4 for 3 hours in Queen Street Car Park(€2.70 per hour thereafter). Please validate your ticket at café or box office. BIKE: There are two dublinbike stations on Smithfield square, just a couple of steps from the cinema. If taking your own bike, park it safely in Parkrite car park on Queen Street. BUS: There are a number of bus stops all within a 5 minute walk of the cinema (see above). PRIVATE COACHES: Drop-off point for private coaches is located outside the Generator Hostel on Smithfield Square, directly beside the old chimney.
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Light House Cinema, Market Square, Smithfield, Dublin 7
All of the films featured have been classified by The Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO). We strongly encourage that parents/guardians make informed decisions, using not just the age classification awarded but also the detailed consumer advice available at www.ifco.ie