KinoTage – SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
WED 30 SEP – FRI 2 OCT 2026, Goethe-Institut London + Extended Period for Schools Nationwide
Autumn is the cosy season, when staying at home, munching on popcorn and enjoying a good film adds on the cosy vibes. It’s also back-to-school season, and motivation for the new academic year usually kicks in. How can these two needs be combined? Well, the Goethe Institute has launched an exciting opportunity, that includes learning German with authentic materials! Interested?
The KinoTage programme for schools presents three films – all by women directors – that explore the challenges of growing up, from family struggles to displacement and discrimination, through engaging stories of resilience and self-discovery. The films will be screened in combination with workshops at the Goethe-Institut, and schools outside London can access them alongside the workshops by ordering the KinoTage Kit. The films in this programme can only be booked by schools.
Order the KinoTage Kit
SARAH WINKENSTETTE: TOO FAR AWAY (ZU WEIT WEG)
WED, 30 SEP, 10:15AM-2PM | 12:30PM-4PM, for pupils aged 10–13 (KS2–KS3)
When 11-year-old Ben’s village is cleared for lignite mining, his family moves to the city. Here he meets Tariq, whose family fled Syria. Starting out as rivals, the two boys soon bond over the challenges of finding their place in a new environment, at school and on the football pitch. Sarah Winkenstette weaves themes of climate change and migration into a sensitive, engaging story about friendship and new beginnings. Germany 2019, colour, 92 min.
There are still a limited number of afternoon slots available for an in-house screening of TOO FAR AWAY, offering students the opportunity to engage with the themes of the film through an accompanying workshop.
SOPHIE LINNENBAUM: THE ORDINARIES
THU 1 OCT, 10:15AM-2PM | 12:30PM-4PM, for pupils aged 14-16 (KS3-KS4)
Germany 2021/22, colour, 124 min. TICKETS:
MIA MAARIEL MEYER: 22 LENGTHS (22 BAHNEN)
Following our discussion of Caroline Wahl, who recently published her fourth novel, 1999 Meter über dem Meer, this film is an absolute must-see for anyone interested in the discourse surrounding the German-language book market and book marketing.
In a recent article in the Süddeutsche Zeitung, it is claimed that nowadays, it is almost impossible to write about Caroline Wahl without also writing about her writing. Critics argue that all of her novels follow the same structure and seem to be highly predictable. On the other hand, BookTok made 22 Bahnen a huge success, and following the public discussion offers fascinating insights into the book market.
Nevertheless, her second novel, Windstärke 17, was such a funny and entertaining read, and the editorial team can’t wait to see Tilda’s little sister come to life on screen.
Watch the film and make up your own mind!
FRI 2 OCT, 10:15AMm-2PM | 12:30PM-4PM, for pupils aged 17-18 (KS5)Tilda has spent years holding her family together, working, studying and raising her little sister Ida while their mother struggles with alcohol addiction. When love and a life-changing opportunity in Berlin beckon, she faces difficult choices. Mia Maariel Meyer tells a moving story about growing up, love, solidarity and standing your ground against adversity.
Germany 2025, colour, 102 min.
We still have a limited number of afternoon slots available for an in-house screening of 22 LENGTHS, offering students the opportunity to engage with the themes of the film through an accompanying workshop.