School Film Screenings and Film Catalogue
Initiated and first presented by former Russian President and long-time Cinema for Peace supporter Mikhail Gorbachev in Berlin, Germany in November 2009 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Cinema for Peace School Film Screenings project aims to inspire and deepen students’ critical engagement, broaden their horizons, and facilitate discussions on various challenging topics.
This is accomplished by offering schools and students the chance to engage in private or public screenings of carefully selected short films, feature films, or documentaries on relevant humanitarian, political, and environmental topics. These screenings are followed by panel discussions with experts and filmmakers. Additionally, students are given the opportunity to participate in film workshops and short film competitions.
School Film Screenings
CLASSROOM AT THE MOVIES
We invite school groups to participate in film screenings that include pre- and post-viewing discussions in a round-table format, featuring either an expert or a contributor involved in the film's production. This experience allows students to process and discuss the film directly. Additionally, visiting the cinema provides a refreshing change of environment, enabling students to fully engage with the medium of film and benefit from a comprehensive sensory experience.
SPECIAL FILM SCREENINGS
For various holidays, we offer special screenings that focus on the specific themes of each holiday. These screenings occur on fixed dates, allowing schools to register in advance. Each screening is followed by a panel discussion with experts to help students gain a deeper understanding of the holiday's significance. Screenings are scheduled to begin at 11am. For more information about these special screenings and the selected holidays, please refer to the following schedule.
Film Catalogue
During the school year, the Cinema for Peace Foundation invites all schools in Berlin to attend free screenings of carefully selected films. These screenings aim to enhance students' media competencies and address complex political, humanitarian, and environmental issues through discussions with experts.
To make this project accessible to international youth, the current platform serves as a research tool for German students and teachers. It fosters a critical examination of social issues through film, sparking discussions and encouraging youth to contribute positively to the world.
A distinctive feature of this catalogue is the topical nature of the films offered. We provide access to films that are often unavailable in Germany, continuously updating the catalogue with new films on relevant subjects, including a special selection on current conflicts. Additionally, the Cinema for Peace Foundation has developed a "green choice" section within the catalogue, featuring films on agriculture, global food issues, environmental policy, and the increase of plastic pollution.
The School Film Catalogue, along with all its resources, is available free of charge to all schools in Germany.