Contemporary and New Wave cinema for KS5 French

Study day analysing the style and themes of the French New Wave and its impact on contemporary French cinema with screenings of La Haine (22 November) and Bande des filles (6 February).

La Haine (1995)

November session

  • Date: 22 November 2024
  • Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm 
  • Location: BFI Southbank

February session

  • Date:  6 February 2025
  • Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm 
  • Location: BFI Southbank

Event details

This study day is aimed at helping KS5 French students develop their film analysis skills and build a deeper understanding of the styles and themes of key set texts on the AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas specifications.

Conducted in French, the morning will consist of a clip-based presentation introducing the concepts of the French New Wave, highlighting key films of the movement such as The 400 Blows and using scene analysis to reveal to how it influenced the style and themes of contemporary French films such as La Haine (1995) and Entre Le Murs (2008).

By exploring key scenes and applying textual analysis, students will have the opportunity to learn about film language, gain a deeper understanding of the set text and expand their vocabulary.

Booking information

You can book this study day from 2 September 2024.

To book this study day, you can call 0207 849 4451 and pay by credit or debit card. You can also download, print and return the form below with cheque or card details.

You should book by 4pm at least two working days before the event. However, we recommend booking earlier to avoid disappointment.

Prices

The study day costs £12.50 per student.

Accompanying teachers and adults cost £12.50 each, unless there are five students (or over), then it costs £1 per five students.

Teachers attending without students cost £40.

If your school has over 20% of students getting free school meals, you should ask about a discount when you book.

We cannot send invoices or accept BACS payments for these courses.

For any queries, please email schools@bfi.org.uk.