FFF Anti-racist & Intercultural Programme

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The Nerve Centre’s annual Intercultural & Anti-Racism Festival, now in its eighth consecutive year, offers primary, post-primary schools, colleges, universities, community groups, and the general public, a programme of international films, documentaries, presentations, workshops, and outreach screenings, exploring the themes and issues involved.

The programme launches on March 21, the official UN International Day Against Racial Discrimination, a date chosen to mark the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa in 1960.

As well as the full programme of events being delivered in Derry/Londonderry, the programme also incorporates outreach events in the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, the Alley Arts Centre in Strabane and the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny.

This event is aimed at raising awareness around issues such as racism, discrimination and harassment - including racist bullying. It seeks to educate children, young people, and the wider public, to accept, value, and embrace diversity in all its forms - whether race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, the poor, migrants, minorities, those with physical disabilities - as well as encouraging awareness of local and global issues like war, human rights abuses, and the environment. The long-term objectives and outcomes of the Intercultural & Anti-Racism Programme are to promote tolerance and inclusion.

The programme showcases feature films, short films and documentaries from around the world in an effort to bring different landscapes, languages, beliefs, and cultures into the classroom. The objectives of this diverse programme of educational events are to broaden children¹s and young people’s cultural awareness, literacy skills and cine-literacy abilities.

When possible, the programme also provides additional free resources for schools, including books and work packs that can be taken back into the classroom in order to aid and inspire future learning.

Northern Ireland Screen and Derry City Council fund the Intercultural & Anti-Racism Festival. Venue Partner is the Brunswick Moviebowl.

Bernie McLaughlinFestival Director & Programmer

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COST & BOOKING

COST OF SCHOOL EVENTS...Brunswick Moviebowl screenings: £2 Nerve Centre screenings: £1 Outreach school based screenings: £1 Workshops: £3 Special guest presentations & events: £3 NO CHARGE FOR TEACHERS ON ANY EVENTS

COST OF EVENTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC...Nerve Centre screenings: £2Special guest presentations & events: £3Kids’ weekend film screenings (Nerve Centre): £2

BOOKING AT OUR BOX OFFICE...To book a Nerve Centre and/or outreach screening or workshop, please contact Louise O’Connell @ the Nerve Centre on 028 7137 8908 or 028 7126 0562. A booking form will be included with this programme. Please complete the form and post, email, or fax your booking to...

Post: Nerve Centre, 7 - 8 Magazine Street, Derry/Londonderry BT48 6HJEmail: [email protected]: 028 7137 1738Website: www.nervecentre.org

BOOKING FOR OUR OUTREACH VENUES...Please see information on Outreach Programmes @ Partner Venues (Pages 18 & 19) of this programme for further details.


Thursday 21 March @ 10am SPECIAL PREVIEW SCREENING:

THE CROODS 3DVENuE: BRuNSwICk MOVIEBOwL

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGES 1&2AREAS OF LEARNING: EVOLuTION/NATuRAL HISTORY/ADVENTuRE/ THE ENVIRONMENT

A prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world’s first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Travelling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods are rocked by generational clashes and seismic shifts as they discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures. This adventure and the changes they are forced to make alters the family’s world-view forever. Because in the end, the story of The Croods, as well as the love between the two young people, is the clash between those who, out of fear, stigmatise and shun anything new, and those who, instead, want to meet the future without blinders, without fear, without upsetting or disturbing what is new.

“…Pushes the idea of a freedom that is not an island, but a common ground to share, a place that respects all personalities, preferences and inclinations. A place to mingle and, then, to progress.”

USA.2013. Director(s): Kirk De Micco & Chris Sanders. Cast: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone. Duration: Cert: PGDistributor: 20th Century Fox

PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAMME

Friday 22 March @ 10am SPECIAL 10th ANNIVERSARY SCREENING:

FINDING NEMO 3D™ VENuE: BRuNSwICk MOVIEBOwL

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGES 1&2AREAS OF LEARNING: THE ENVIRONMENT/NATuRAL HISTORY

Academy Award®-winning Finding Nemo returns to the big screen for the first time ever in thrilling Disney Digital 3D™. This stunning underwater adventure, with memorable characters, humour and heartfelt emotion, follows the comedic and momentous journey of an overly protective clownfish named Marlin and his son Nemo - who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef.

“Hilarious, exciting and endlessly inventive… One word just about does the job: genius… There is beauty and brilliance in every frame.” Nev Pierce, BBC Films

Australia/USA.2003. Director(s): Andrew Stanton & Lee Unkrich. Cast: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould. Duration: 1hr.44mins. Cert: UDistributor: Disney/Pixar


Monday 25 March @ 10am SPECIAL PREVIEW SCREENING:

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREENVENuE: BRuNSwICk MOVIEBOwL

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGE 2AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGuAGE & LITERACY/PDMu/wAu/ CITIZENSHIP

Disney delivers an inspiring, magical story for the whole family. Cindy and Jim Green are a happily married couple who can’t wait to start a family but can only dream about what their child would be like. When young Timothy shows up on their doorstep one stormy night, Cindy and Jim - and their small town of Stanleyville - learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts. From Academy Award®-nominated director/writer Peter Hedges (About A Boy, Best Adapted Screenplay, 2002; Dan In Real Life; What’s Eating Gilbert Grape) - it’s a heartwarming celebration of family as only Disney can deliver.

“… This inspirational parenting tale from writer-director Peter Hedges plays like Mary Poppins in reverse, where the caregivers are the constant and a very special kid breezes into their lives for just one season.” Peter Debruge, Variety

USA.2012. Director: Peter Hedges. Cast: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams. Duration: 1hr.45mins. Cert: PGDistributor: Disney

wednesday 27 March @ 10am SPECIAL PREVIEW SCREENING:

CHIMPANZEEVENuE: BRuNSwICk MOVIEBOwL

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGE 2AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGuAGE & LITERACY/PDMu/wAu/CITIZENSHIP/ENVIRONMENT/GEOGRAPHY/SCIENCE/NATuRE/FAMILY/ANIMALS/CONVERSATION

Baby chimpanzee Oscar was orphaned following an attack on his group from rival chimps. He then struggled to survive and to be accepted by other chimps. Then he is surprisingly adopted by Freddy - the Alpha Male of his group. Freddy takes care of little Oscar, and the close bond that develops between the two primates is truly inspiring. The audience is also taken on a unique journey into the beautiful African rainforests along the Ivory Coast.

“Young kids should love it.” Andrew Barker, Variety

Tanzania/USA.2012. Narration: Tim Allen. Director(s) Alastair Fothergill & Mark Linfield. Duration: 1hr.18mins. Cert: PG

FREE RESOuRCES FOR SCHOOLSSchools booking in excess of 100 places for this screening will be given a disc containing the CHIMPANZEE Educator’s Guide. This resource includes over 100 pages of lessons and activities. The lessons integrate interactive elements, including audio and video clips from the film and ready-to-go PowerPoint presentations, to help engage your class. Also included is a fun activity book of animal facts so children can learn as they play.

Book any of the following educational packages to screen in the classroom - no need to organise buses -just choose a date and time between Thursday 21-Wednesday 27 March 2013. After school screenings can also be accommodated. Cost: £1 per pupil. Teachers free. There is a minimum booking of 50 places required for outreach screenings (although exceptions may be made at the organiser’s discretion).

Please Note: Schools booking Outreach Packages must ensure that the hall or classroom in which the screening will take place has blackout facilities in order to provide the best viewing conditions for pupils. The Nerve Centre will provide the technician and all other equipment necessary for the outreach programme.


Monday 25 March@ 10am - 1.30pm

FAB LAB Fabrication LaboratorVENuE: FAB LAB, NERVE CENTRE’S CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE (CLC)

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGE 2AREAS OF LEARNING: CITIZENSHIP/LEARNING FOR LIFE & wORk/ SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING

This workshop will challenge pupils to explore the themes and issues involved, such as racism, prejudice, difference, acceptance, bullying, etc., by designing and printing their own special T-shirts. T-shirts will be provided for this workshop. A Fab Lab is a fully kitted, high tech fabrication laboratory in which practically anything can be designed and prototyped, using state of the art machines including a 3D printer, laser cutter, CNC router, vinyl cutter and milling machine. If schools want to stimulate creativity and spark innovation, then a visit to Fab Lab can help pupils to realise their potential and go beyond the classroom boundaries. PLACES AVAILABLE: 25

The FAB LAB is a project managed by the Ashton Community Trust, in partnership with the Nerve Centre. This project is supported by the EU’s PEACE III Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.

PRIMARY SCHOOLWORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS

OUTREACH PACKAGE 1

JASPER: PENGuIN EXPLORERSuITABLE FOR: EARLY YEARS/FOuNDATION STAGEAREAS OF LEARNING: GEOGRAPHY/wORLD AROuND uS

Jasper and Junior are born into a colony of penguins who are convinced that the world is flat. But after a colourful and exotic Kakapo parrot is washed up on the freezing shores of the ice cap, the brothers’ eyes are opened to a wider and more exciting world beyond their icy home.

Germany.2010. Duration: 1hr.21mins. Cert: U

PRIMARY SCHOOL

OUTREACH SCREENINGS

OUTREACH PACKAGE 2

kIRIkOu & THE wILD BEASTS SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGE 2 (YEARS 6 & 7)AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGuAGE & LITERACY/GEOGRAPHY/wORLD AROuND uS/LEARNING FOR LIFE & wORk/LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Four different stories featuring the popular Kirikou. The first story involves stopping a witch from denying local farms the water necessary to raise crops. The second tale features the character finding food for the village. In the third he defeats a group of robots sent by the witch. In the last story Kirikou helps to discover a cure for an illness threatening all the women of the village.

“Collects West African folk tales into more stories about the strange little superhero Kirikou, who is…strong enough and brave enough to take on a witch…a hyena, and other threats to his village…” MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher

France.2005. Director(s): Bénédicte Galup & Michel Ocelot. Cast: Pierre-Ndoffé Sarr, Awa Sene Sarr. Duration: 1hr.15mins. Cert: PG


OUTREACH PACKAGE 3

CHOP kICk PANDASuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGES 1 & 2AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGuAGE & LITERACY/PDuM/wAu

Four Lu is a rather large lovable panda who is the sixth generation owner of the Tae Kwon Do dojo. What Lu doesn’t know is that buried beneath the dojo is the ancient Amulet of Fury. The mythical amulet gives its owner ultimate power and protection. When the villainous tiger warrior, Kudo, terrorises the small village in pursuit of the amulet it’s up to Lu and his rag-tag team of martial artists to stop him!

Duration: 45mins

OUTREACH PACKAGE 4

wHAT’S uP - BALLOON TO THE RESCuE! SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGES 1 & 2AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGuAGE & LITERACY/PDuM/wAu

Befuddled Dr. Crumb discovers a magical stone that turns his house into a hot air balloon. The discovery allows Crumb, and his trusted brainiac companions, to pursue a heroic career of monster chasing.Duration: 45mins

OUTREACH PACKAGE 5

MADAGASCAR 3: EuROPE’S MOST wANTED SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGES 1&2AREAS OF LEARNING: GEOGRAPHY/LITERACY/ART/PSHE.wORLD AROuND uS

In the third adventure for the ‘Zoosters’, laid back lion Alex persuades the crew to head home to New York from Africa. However, their voyage home involves an action-packed stopover in Monaco and an adventure with an Italian travelling circus. A tour of Europe with the animal kingdom as guides.

“While the laughter is manic, it’s also infectious and earnest.” Nathan Ditum, Total Film

USA.2012. Director(s): Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath & Conrad Vernon. Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith. Duration: 1hr.34mins. Cert: PG

OUTREACH PACKAGE 6

ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGES 1&2AREAS OF LEARNING: GEOGRAPHY/NATuRAL HISTORY/wAu

The fourth film to feature the adventures of the post-dinosaur, pre-caveman pals Manny the wooly mammoth, Sid the sloth and Deigo the saber-toothed tiger. In the latest installment, we are moving right along in terms of natural history. Thanks to continental drift caused by the earth’s shifting plates, Manny, Sid and Diego are separated from their friends and family and cast adrift into the ocean.

“Undoubtedly a great film for all the family, a massive journey for the characters but most importantly a LOT of fun.” Dan Bullock, The Hollywood News

USA.2012. Director(s): Steve Martino & Mike Thurmeier. Cast: Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo. Duration: 1hr.28mins. Cert: PG


POST PRIMARY SCHOOL

PROGRAMME

Tuesday 26 March @ 10am CONTEMPORARY FILM

BEASTS OF THE SOuTHERN wILDVENuE: BRuNSwICk MOVIEBOwL

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGE 4 & SIXTH FORMAREAS OF LEARNING: LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP/EMu/GEOGRAPHY

Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in the Bathtub, a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unravelling of the universe, for a time, when he’s no longer there to protect her. ‘Beasts Of The Southern Wild’ is a vividly poetic and maybe even therapeutic response to Hurricane Katrina, one of the most painful and mortifying episodes in modern American history, and second only to 9/11. After Katrina, the television public in the US were astonished to see news coverage that looked like a charity appeal for a very poor country. Nominated for 4 Oscars®.

“…Beasts is some kind of miracle, a tribute to the people who stay rooted to home against flood and forced evacuation. The shimmer of magic realism pervades the film…” Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

USA.2012. Director: Benh Zeitlin. Cast: Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly. Duration: 1hr.33mins. Cert: 12

Monday 25 March @ 10am SPECIAL PREVIEW SCREENING

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREENVENuE: BRuNSwICk MOVIEBOwL

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGES 2 & 3AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGuAGE & LITERACY/PDMu/wAu/ CITIZENSHIP

Cindy and Jim Green are happily married and can’t wait to start a family, but can only dream about what their child would be like. When young Timothy shows up on their doorstep, Cindy and Jim learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts.

Duration: 1hr.45mins. Cert: PG

For further details please see page 5.


POST PRIMARY SCHOOL

WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Tuesday 26 March@ 10am - 1.30pm

FAB LAB Fabrication LaboratorVENuE: FAB LAB, NERVE CENTRE’S CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE (CLC)

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGES 3&4AREAS OF LEARNING: CITIZENSHIP/LEARNING FOR LIFE & wORk/ SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING

This workshop will challenge pupils to explore the themes and issues involved, such as racism, prejudice, difference, acceptance, bullying, etc., by designing and printing their own special T-shirts. T-shirts will be provided for this workshop. A Fab Lab is a fully kitted, high tech fabrication laboratory in which practically anything can be designed and prototyped, using state of the art machines including a 3D printer, laser cutter, CNC router, vinyl cutter and milling machine. If schools want to stimulate creativity and spark innovation, then a visit to Fab Lab can help pupils to realise their potential and go beyond the classroom boundaries. PLACES AVAILABLE: 25

The FAB LAB is a project managed by the Ashton Community Trust, in partnership with the Nerve Centre. This project is supported by the EU’s PEACE III Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.

wednesday 27 March @ 10am SPECIAL PREVIEW SCREENING

CHIMPANZEEVENuE: BRuNSwICk MOVIEBOwL

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGES 2 & 3AREAS OF LEARNING: LANGuAGE & LITERACY/PDMu/wAu/ CITIZENSHIP/ENVIRONMENT/GEOGRAPHY/SCIENCE/NATuRE/FAMILY/ANIMALS/CONVERSATION

Baby chimp Oscar was orphaned after an attack on his group and struggled to survive and be accepted by other chimps. Then he is adopted by Freddy - the Alpha Male of his group. The audience is also taken on a unique journey into the beautiful African rainforests along the Ivory Coast.

Duration: 1hr.18mins. Cert: PG

For further details please see page 5.

Thursday 21 & Friday 22 March @ 10am

TEACHING DIVIDED HISTORIES: A Digital Journey Through ApartheidVENuE: NERVE CENTRE’S CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE (CLC)

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGE 3SuBJECT LINkS: HISTORY/POLITICS/CITIZENSHIP/EMu

The Nerve Centre’s Teaching Divided Histories project uses film and digital media to explore areas of contentious history in Northern Ireland and internationally. One element of the project focuses on conflict and societal unrest on an international basis.

Thursday 21 & Friday 22 March @ 10am - 11.40am

CATCH A FIREThe real-life story of a South African hero’s journey to freedom. In the country’s turbulent and divided times in the 1980s, Patrick Chamusso is an oil refinery foreman who is apolitical - until he and his wife Precious are jailed. As a result, Patrick is stunned into action against the country’s oppressive Apartheid system.

“Catch A Fire offers a compelling view of apartheid-era South Africa.” Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

France/UK/South Africa/USA.2007. Director: Phillip Noyce. Cast: Tim Robbins, Bonnie Mbuli, Derek Luke. Duration: 1hr.40mins. Cert: 12A

_________________________________Lunch Break: 11.40am - 12.10pm_________________________________

Followed @ 12.10 - 2.10pm

A DIGITAL JOuRNEY THROuGH APARTHEIDIn this full day workshop participants will view the film ‘Catch A Fire’ in the morning, and then take part in a two hour hands on digital workshop in the afternoon. The workshop involves participants working with images and related audio material, enhancing and re-versioning it with their own insights and perspectives around the key issues of Apartheid and South Africa at the time. THIS IS A FREE EVENT.

www.nervecentre.org/teachingdividedhistories


POST PRIMARY SCHOOL

WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Book any of the following educational packages to screen in the classroom - no need to organise buses - just choose a date and time between wednesday 21-Friday 30 March 2012. After school screenings can also be accommodated.

Cost: £1 per pupil. Teachers free. There is a minimum booking of 50 places required for outreach screenings (although exceptions may be made at the organiser’s discretion).

Please Note: Schools booking Outreach Packages must ensure that the hall or classroom in which the screening will take place has blackout facilities in order to provide the best viewing conditions for pupils. The Nerve Centre will provide the technician and all other equipment necessary for the outreach programme.


POST PRIMARY SCHOOL

OUTREACH SCREENINGS

OUTREACH PACKAGE 1

uNTOuCHABLE FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGE 4 (YR 12) & SIXTH FORMSuBJECT LINkS: MODERN LANGuAGE/LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP/EMu/EDuCATION FOR LIFE & wORk

Driss, a Senegalese man living in a Paris slum, applies for a job as caretaker to a wealthy quadriplegic, but all he wants is to get his paper stamped so he can get benefits. Despite his lack of qualifications, he lands the job. Philippe, the quadriplegic, wants a caretaker who will look at him without pity. As Driss reluctantly learns to move, feed, and clean Philippe, the two men discover a blunt but vital humour that not only bridges the cultural and class divide between them, but gives Philippe a renewed joy in life. Based on a true story, the film demonstrates how a friendship can develop between the two most unlikely people - one a middle-aged, white, millionaire quadriplegic and the other a penniless, young, black, immigrant gangster. Nominated for Golden Globe & BAFTA.

“For once the hype is justified.” The Guardian

“Joyous…A global triumph.” The Sunday Times

France.2012. Director(s): Olivier Nakache & Eric Toledano. Cast: François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot. Duration: 1hr.52mins. Cert: 15. Language: French with English subtitles.


OUTREACH PACKAGE 2

BuLLY dOCUMENTARY FILM

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGE 3 (YR 9&10), kEY STAGE 4, & SIXTH FORMSuBJECT LINkS: CITIZENSHIP/EMu/EDuCATION FOR LIFE & wORk

‘Bully’ is an incredibly powerful documentary film dealing with a very difficult subject. The audience is intimately woven into the lives of a small group of young people impacted by bullying. In the most compelling scene of the film a little boy is asked how it makes him feel when the other kids call him names. The eight-year-old pauses, thinks about the question, looks into the camera and says: “It breaks my heart.” The overwhelming purpose of this film is to humanise the issue and to make it personal for all who see the film. Mission accomplished. An absolutely vital film for all young people, their parents and teachers, to see.

“Occasionally, there are good films that make a difference in the world. BULLY is such a film.” Richard Propes, The Independent Critic

“A sincere documentary…Parents and schools should place great emphasis on the idea that it is all right to be different. Racism and all the other “isms” grow from primitive tribalism, the instinctive hostility against those of another tribe, race, religion, nationality, class or whatever. You are a lucky child if your parents taught you to accept diversity. Teaching prejudice to a child is itself a form of bullying. You’ve got to be taught to hate.” Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

USA.2011. Director: Lee Hirsch. Cast: Alex, Ja’Maya, Kelby. Duration: 1hr.38mins. Cert: PG-13

OUTREACH PACKAGE 3

AMOuR FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

SuITABLE FOR: kEY STAGE 3 (YR 10), kEY STAGE 4, & SIXTH FORMSuBJECT LINkS: MODERN LANGuAGES/LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP/EMu/EDuCATION FOR LIFE & wORk

Retired couple George and Anne are enjoying their twilight years attending concerts and bustling about in their chic apartment in central Paris. Their life together is one of respectful devotion and gentle companionship...until Anne suffers a stroke that paralyses her side and leaves her unable to play the piano and reliant on a wheelchair for mobility. George immediately assumes the role of carer and the couple withdraw from the outside world. Won the Palme d’Or @ Cannes FF in 2012. Nominated for 5 Oscars®.

“The two glam stars of French cinema - Riva in 1959’s ‘Hiroshima Mon Amour’ and Trintignant in 1966’s ‘A Man and a Woman’ - give performances of breathtaking power and beauty. Prepare for an emotional wipeout.” Rolling Stone

France.2012. Director: Michael Haneke. Cast: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert. Duration: 2hrs.7mins. Cert: PG-13. Language: French with English subtitles.

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EVENINGFILM PROGRAMME

Thursday 21 March @ 6.30pm

uNTOuCHABLEFOREIGN LANGUAGE FILMVENuE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1

Driss, a Senegalese man living in a Paris slum, applies for a job as caretaker to a wealthy quadriplegic. Despite his lack of qualifications, Driss lands the job, and the two men discover a blunt but vital humour that bridges the cultural and class divide between them. Based on a true story, the film demonstrates how a friendship can develop between the two most unlikely people - one a middle-aged, white, millionaire quadriplegic and the other a penniless, young, black, immigrant gangster. Nominated for Golden Globe & BAFTA.

“For once the hype is justified.” The Guardian

“Joyous…A global triumph.” The Sunday Times

France.2012. Director(s): Olivier Nakache & Eric Toledano. Cast: François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot. Duration: 1hr.52mins. Cert: 15. Language: French with English subtitles.

Thursday 21 March @ 9pm

BEASTS OF THE SOuTHERN wILD CONTEMPORARY FILM VENuE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1

A vividly poetic and maybe even therapeutic response to Hurricane Katrina, one of the most painful and mortifying episodes in modern American history, and second only to 9/11. After Katrina, the television public in the US were astonished to see news coverage that looked like a charity appeal for a very poor country. Nominated for 4 Oscars®.

“An artful, magical…masterpiece.” Richard Corliss, TIME

USA.2012. Director: Benh Zeitlin. Cast: Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly. Duration: 1hr.33mins. Cert: 12

Thursday 21 March @ 8.30pm

FESTIVAL LAuNCH RECEPTION

This year’s Intercultural & Anti-Racism Festival launches with a double screening of ‘untouchable’ and ‘Beasts Of The Southern wild’ for a special ticket price of £3.50. As part of this special offer, complimentary refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits will be served in the interval following the first screening.


EVENINGFILM PROGRAMME

Friday 22 March @ 8pm

SEARCHING FOR SuGAR MANdOCUMENTARY FILM VENuE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1

In 1968, two producers discovered singer/songwriter Rodriguez. They immediately thought they had found a musical folk hero in the purest sense, a Chicano Bob Dylan, and believed the album they all produced (Cold Fact) was the masterpiece of their careers. Despite good reviews, the album was a commercial disaster, and Rodriguez sank back into obscurity. This fascinating documentary follows two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Won the Oscar® for Best Documentary at this year’s Academy Awards.

“A stunning, incredible documentary…had audiences leaping to their feet.” Michael Moore

Sweden/UK.2012. Director: Malik Bendjelloul. Cast: Rodriguez, Steve Segerman, Dennis Coffey. Duration: 1hr.26mins. Cert: 12A

Saturday 23 March @ 8pm

THE SESSIONS CONTEMPORARY FILM VENuE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1

Polio survivor Mark O’Brien has worked hard to gain a university degree and have a writing career, but he has never had sex. On a psychologist’s advice, and with the blessing of his parish priest, Mark engages sex therapist Cheryl to lead him through the losing of his virginity in six sessions. Like Steve McQueen’s Shame, it is strange to see a male body so vulnerable onscreen. Yet a complete reversal of Shame in that Mark’s emotional life improves because of sex. It doesn’t make him hollow but even more introspective about what really matters to him and others. Winner of the Audience Award and Special Jury Prize at last year’s Sundance Film Festival. Nominated for an Oscar® and a BAFTA.

“John Hawkes in a performance that recalls Daniel Day-Lewis’ Oscar-winning role in My Left Foot.” John Horn, Los Angeles Times

USA.2012. Director: Ben Lewin. Cast: John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy. Duration: 1hr.35mins. Cert: 15


Monday 25 March @ 8pm

AMOuRFOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM VENuE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1

Retired couple George and Anne are enjoying their twilight years attending concerts and bustling about in their chic apartment in central Paris. Then Anne suffers a stroke that paralyses her side and reliant on a wheelchair for mobility. George immediately assumes the role of carer and the couple withdraw from the outside world. Won the Palme d’Or @ Cannes in 2012. Nominated for 5 Oscars®.

“The two glam stars of French cinema…give performances of breathtaking power and beauty...” Rolling Stone

France.2012. Director: Michael Haneke. Cast:Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert. Duration: 2hrs.7mins. Cert: PG-13. Language: French with English subtitles.

Tuesday 26 March @ 8pm

THIS IS NOT A FILM IN FILM NIST dOCUMENTARY FILM VENuE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1

Renowned Iranian director, Jafar Panahi (Offside, The Circle, The White Balloon) received a 6 year prison sentence and a 20 year ban from filmmaking, and talking to the foreign media, due to his open support of the opposition party in Iran’s 2009 election. This clandestine documentary was shot partially on an iPhone and a modest DV camera by Panahi’s friend Mojtaba Mirtahmasb, and smuggled out of Iran on a USB stick and hidden in a cake for a last-minute submission to Cannes. Panahi shares his day-to-day life (talking to his family and lawyer on the phone, and reflecting on the art of filmmaking) as he waits for a decision on his appeal. Since his detention in 2009, Panahi’s cause has won international support from the film community.

“Turns censorship into art.” Indiewire

“The triumph of This Is Not A Film is not only an artistic one - the very existence of the movie is a gift. No wonder it came to us in a cake.” Slate

“Ignore the title This Is Not a Film - this is a great film, and a triumph of creativity and courage over repression.” Entertainment Weekly

Iran.2011. Director(s): Mojtaba Mirtahmasb & Jafar Panahi. Cast: Jafar Panahi. Duration: 1hr.15mins. Cert: U. Language: Persian with English subtitles.

WEEKENd KIdS’ FILM PROGRAMME

Saturday 23 March @ 11am

BRAVEVENuE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1

With the courageous and impetuous Princess Merida leading the way, BRAVE takes the audience on an extraordinary journey across the Highlands of Scotland.

USA.2012. Director(s): Brenda Chapman & Mark Andrews. Cast: Kelly MacDonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane. Duration: 1hr.33mins. Cert: PG


MADAGASCAR 3: EuROPE’S MOST wANTEDVENuE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1

In the third adventure for the ‘Zoosters’, the gang are leaving Africa to travel back home to New York. However, their voyage involves an action-packed stopover in Monaco and an adventure with an Italian travelling circus.

“While the laughter is manic, it’s also infectious and earnest.” Nathan Ditum, Total Film

USA.2012. Director(s): Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath & Conrad Vernon. Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock. Duration: 1hr.34mins. Cert: PG



ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFTVENuE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1

The fourth film to feature the adventures of the post-dinosaur, pre-caveman pals Manny the wooly mammoth, Sid the sloth and Deigo the saber-toothed tiger.

“… undoubtedly a great film for all the family…” The Hollywood News

USA.2012. Director(s): Steve Martino & Mike Thurmeier. Cast: Ray Romano, Denis Leary. Duration:1hr.28mins. Cert: PG


PARANORMAN VENuE: NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 1

When a small town comes under siege by zombies, only misunderstood local teen-misfit Norman can help. He will also have to take on school bullies, ghosts, witches and, worst of all, silly grown-ups, in order to save his town. Nominated for an Oscar®.

“ParaNorman…insists on the importance of weirdness, idiosyncrasy and personal distinction…” Justin Chang, Variety

USA.2012. Director(s): Chris Butler & Sam Fell. Cast: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, John Goodman. Duration: 1hr.32mins. Cert: PG


In order to maximise the impact of the Intercultural & Anti-Racism Festival, the Nerve Centre has partnered with a number of other arts organisations to deliver a diverse programme of events at venues across Ireland - both north and south. Please see below for further details on booking events at partner venues.


STRULE ARTS CENTREPRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAMME

Thursday 21 March@ 10am - 11.34am

MADAGASCAR 3For further details see page 7

Friday 22 March@ 10am - 11.28am

ICE AGE 4For further details see page 7

Monday 25 March@ 10am - 10.45am

CHOP kICk PANDAFor further details see page 7

Monday 25 March @ 11.00 - 11.45am:

wHAT’S uP - BALLOON TO THE RESCuE!For further details see page 7

Tuesday 26 March @ 10am - 11.33am

BRAVEFor further details see page 16

OUTREACH PROGRAMMES @ PARTNER VENUES

STRULE ARTS CENTREPOST-PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAMME

wednesday 27 March @ 10am - 11.38am

BuLLYFor further details see page 12

wednesday 27 March @ 1.30pm - 3.37pm

AMOuR For further details see pages 12 & 15

STRULE ARTS CENTREGENERAL PUBLICSCREENING

wednesday 27 March @ 8pm - 10.07pm

AMOuRFor further detailssee pages 12 & 15

STRULE ARTS CENTRE

OMAGH BOOkING DETAILS

This programme of screenings is funded by Strule Arts Centre, and is being offered FREE of charge to schools and the general public in the local area. This strand of the programme should be booked directly through Strule Arts Centre, please contact Box Office: 028 8224 7831.

www.struleartscentre.co.uk


ALLEY ARTS CENTRE

STRABANE dISTRICT COUNCILBOOkING DETAILS

The Alley Arts Centre, Strabane, is sponsoring outreach screenings to primary and post-primary schools in the Strabane area. These screenings are Free Of Charge. For a list of Outreach Screenings for Primary Schools please see pages 6 & 7, and for Post-Primary Schools pages 11 & 12.

To book a place please contact the Nerve Centre Box Office: 028 7137 3456 or 7126 0562. Email: [email protected]. Fax your booking to: 028 7137 1738.

REGIONAL CULTURAL CENTRELETTERKENNY BOOkING DETAILS

ThIs programme of screenings is being sponsored by the RCC, and provided Free to schools and the general public in the local area. Bookings must be made directly through the RCC. Tel: 00353 (0) 9129186. regionalculturalcentre.com

REGIONAL CULTURAL CENTRE

SECONdARY SCHOOLS PROGRAMME

Thursday 21 March @ 10.30am

BEASTS OF THE SOuTHERN wILDFor further details see page 8

Friday 22 March @ 10.30am

BuLLYFor further details see page 12


GENERAL PUBLICSCREENING

Thursday 21 March @ 8pm

BEASTS OF THE SOuTHERN wILDFor further details see page 8

Friday 22 March @ 8pm

AMOuRFor further details see pages 12 & 15


SEARCHING FOR SuGAR MANFor further details see page 14


WEEKENd FAMILY SCREENING


MADAGASCAR 3: EuROPE’S MOST wANTEDFor further details see page 7

Documents

FFF Anti-racist & Intercultural Programme