Scots Language Through Film (Aberdeen)

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A bank of cross-curricular activities and technical guidance to support the
Screening & Workshop
A bank of cross-curricular activities and technical guidance to support the

Event Date

Thu 22 Feb 2018

Event Time

10:00 - 12:00

Location

Belmont Filmhouse,
49 Belmont street,
Aberdeen,
AB101JS

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Cost

FREE

Recommended Age Group

7–14

Curriculum Subject/s

  • Languages
  • Literacy

Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair friendly
    Wheelchair Access

We are delighted to offer a unique and educational screening event which explores Scots language through film. Our audience will enjoy a screening of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child followed by a reading of each story in Scots by a special guest. Into Film and Education Scotland staff will facilitate a workshop to support review wriitng in Scots. All reviews will be submittied into a bespoke competiion as part of this programme.

This event is:

· FREE, however, cancellation is required 3 days prior to the event. No shows will be at risk from being excluded from any future Into Film events.

· Will start at 10am (please arrive from 9.45am) and finishes at 12pm.

· Recomended for learners age 7+ due to the educational content

· Will be photographed/filmed. We will require a completed photo release form for your school groups that lists the names of all pupils attending. These forms will be collected on your arrival at the event. Once you have booked your tickets a copy of the form will be emailed to you.

This event has been brought to you by Into Film, Education Scotland and the Centre for Moving Image.

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Film title

The Gruffalo


Synopsis

Adapted from the best-selling book - a bedtime story favourite for many children - this short animation centres on a crafty mouse (voiced by James Corden) protected from harm by his own vibrant imagination. Faced by peckish predators - a snake, an owl and a fox - the mouse distracts them all with tall tales of a terrifying beast on the loose. All is well until the seemingly fictitious ''Gruffalo'' (Robbie Coltrane) roars on to the scene. Narrated by Helena Bonham Carter and animated with an artful combination of model work and CGI, this is a slick and charismatic treat with a remarkable cast of voices.

Director/s

Jakob Schuh, Max Lang

Year

2009

Country of Production

Britain

Genres

  • Short Films

Language

English

Duration

27 minutes

Film title

The Gruffalo's Child


Synopsis

A brave, young monster hunts for the legendary Big Bad Mouse in this charming and witty animated sequel to the Oscar-nominated short The Gruffalo. Though her dad’s warned her about going into the deep, dark wood, the young Gruffalo is determined not to be frightened - even when tracks in the snow lead her to a trio of creatures she’s never seen before. The snake, owl, and fox add to the worrying description of the elusive rodent, making her surprised that the mouse she actually encounters is snack-sized, rather than scary! Yet despite being tiny, the furry fella’s got a clever trick up his sleeve that will teach the Gruffalo’s Child an amusing lesson, and save him from her tummy.

Contains no material likely to offend or harm

Director/s

Uwe Heidschotter, Johannes Weiland

Year

2011

Country of Production

Britain

Genres

  • Animation
  • Family
  • Short Films

Language

English

Duration

26 minutes

Venue name

Belmont Filmhouse

Address

49 Belmont street,
Aberdeen,
AB101JS