Spring 2026 Schools Programme

Cork International Film Festival is delighted to announce the return of our Schools Programme, which will take place Monday 20th – Friday 24th April 2026.

Our Schools Programme includes six feature films, suitable for Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle students, and a free CIFF-curated feature focused on the theme of climate change as part of our Aeráid Youth Film & Climate Action programme.

The Schools programme is available at:

• Arc Cinema Cork City
• Arc Cinema Midleton
• Arc Cinema Mallow

Each student ticket is €7.50 (€7 DEIS school discount), accompanying teachers can attend free of charge. The Aeráid programme feature is free of charge to all students and teachers.

Book your school group now by emailing schools@corkfilmfest.org or call 021 427 1711

Note: Study Guides, in association with French cultural institute and Goethe institut Ireland, are available from at ifi.ie/studyguides

Senior French : The Marching Band (En Fanfare)

Senior French | The Marching Band / En Fanfare | IFCO: 12A

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 a community marching brass band. Accompanying Study Guide available at ifi.ie/studyguides This screening is presented in association with IFI Schools.

France • 2024 • 103 mins • Drama • Director: Emmanuel Courcol

Junior French : Savages (Sauvages)

Junior French | Savages /Sauvages | IFCO : PG

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 This screening is presented in association with IFI Schools.

Switzerland-France-Belgium • 2024 • 87 mins • Animation • Director: Claude Barras

Senior German : Two to One (Zwei zu Eins)

Senior German | Two to One/ Zwei zu Eins | IFI Age Rec: 15+

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 This screening is presented in association with IFI Schools.

Germany • 2024 • 116 mins • Drama • Director: Natja Brunckhorst

Junior German : Winners (Sieger sein)

Junior German | Winners / Sieger sein | IFI Age Rec: 12+

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 This screening is presented in association with IFI Schools.

Germany • 2024 • 119 mins • Drama • Director: Soleen Yusef

Senior Spanish : Germany (Alemania)

Senior Spanish | Germany / Alemania | IFI Age Rec: 15+ 

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 This screening is presented in association with IFI Schools.

Argentina-Spain • 2023 • 87 mins • Drama • Director: María Zanetti

Junior Spanish : Jump! (¡Salta!)

Junior Spanish | Jump!  / ¡Salta!  | IFI Age Rec: 

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.

Spain • 2023 • 85 mins • Sci-fi/Comedy • Director: Olga Osorio

AERÁID: FILM & CLIMATE ACTION PROGRAMME – FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

Climate Action | Arco + post-screening discussion  | Age Rec: PG

In 2075, a girl witnesses a mysterious boy in a rainbow suit fall from the sky. He comes from an idyllic far future where time travel is possible. She shelters him and will do whatever it takes to help him return to his time.

France • 2025 • 88 mins • Animation • Directors: Ugo Bienvenu, Gilles Cazaux

The screening will be followed by a hosted discussion about the environmental themes covered in the film.

This FREE event is supported by:

SCHOOLS PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

ARC CINEMA CORK CITY

ARC CINEMA MIDLETON

ARC CINEMA MALLOW