Cinema has long been an effective medium for language learning, offering rich insights into the culture of a country or region. That’s why our school hosts an annual Cineforum, a series of film screenings designed for all those who love Mediterranean languages and cultures.
This year, our Cineforum focuses on the theme of migration—a timely and relevant topic deeply intertwined with language barriers and the challenges of navigating diverse cultures. Each month, we will feature a film that explores a unique migration story, presented in a different language.
This year, all proceeds from Cineforum ticket sales will be donated to Mediterranea Saving Humans, an organization committed to helping migrants stranded in Southern Europe. Taalhuis Amsterdam supports Mediterranea and its projects.
The film evening begins with a brief introduction in English, where our teachers provide insights into the film and its director. After the screening, you’ll have time to discuss the film’s themes and practice speaking the language you’re learning—sometimes with group activities or assignments led by the teacher.
On this page, you can get your season ticket for all Cineforum sessions with a discount. The season ticket includes five movies (click the links below for more information):
The Dove Flyer (Nissim Dayan, 2013) – Saturday, 19 October 2024
Politiki Kouzina (Tassos Boulmetis, 2003) – Saturday, 7 December 2024
‘Umuda Yolculuk’ (Xavier Koller, 1990) – Saturday, 18 January 2025
Couscous (Abdellatif Kechiche, 2007) – Saturday, 8 February 2025
‘Fuocoammare’ (Gianfranco Rosi, 2016) – Saturday, 15 March 2025
