Cinema Classroom is a free programme of films available for streaming on PiùCompagnia which took place from April 12 to 17, 2021 dedicated to teachers and students of upper secondary schools of the outlaying districts of Florence and of the neighbouring municipalities of the Metropolitan Area. The project is realised thanks to the contribution of Fondazione CR Firenze within the framework of “PARTECIPAZIONE CULTURALE”, a thematic call for bids that the Fondazione dedicates to the support of cultural programmes aimed at the reinforcing the local community’s active participation and at the social inclusion of suburban areas.
It includes 9 artists’ films and documentaries on contemporary art selected from Lo schermo dell’arte’s archive which are offered as insights on current issues such as environment, public space and community, human rights and legality.
Because of the topics covered, the project is suitable for all subjects of study and lends itself as teaching support for civic education as well as for artistic and historical-artistic disciplines.
The programme is enriched by 3 lectures on topics concerning the content of the films given by experts, streamed live from the Cinema La Compagnia’s stage on April 17, 19, and 21, 2021. During these moments students interacted by asking questions and sharing thoughts.
by Alison Klayman, US, 2012, 91′
Watch the video-introduction by Carolina Gestri
by Penelope Maunsell, Kenny Dalsheimer, US, 2007, 56′
Watch the video-introduction by Carolina Gestri
by Kim Longinotto, Ireland, US, 2019, 94′
Watch the video-introduction by Alessandra Fredianelli
by Flatform, Italy, Netherlands, New Zeland, 2019, 24′
Watch the video-introduction by Giacomo Raffaelli
by Rian Brown and Geoff Pingree, US / France, 2017, 56′
Watch the video-introduction by Alessandra Fredianelli
by Angelo Alfredo Lüdin, Switzerland, 2015, 94 ‘
Watch the video-introduction by Alessandra Fredianelli
by Lucy Walker, UK 2010, 98′
Watch the video-introduction by Carolina Gestri
by Jennifer Baichwal, Edward Burtynsky, US, 2013, 90′
Watch the video-introduction by Giacomo Raffaelli
by JR, France 2010, 88′
Watch the video-introduction by Giacomo Raffaelli
live lectures
• Saturday April 17, at 10:30 AM
Conversation with Stefania Crobe, researcher at the Architecture Department of the University of Palermo and founder of SITI Laboratorio di immaginazione urbana [e umana]. The conversation will address the theme “public spaces and community” starting from considerations on the films Bending Space. Georges Rousse and the Durham Project, Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument, Women are Heroes.
• Monday April 19, at 3:00 PM
Conversation with Justin Randolph Thompson, artist, educator, co-founder and director of Black History Month Florence. The conversation will address the theme “human rights and legality” starting from considerations on the films Ai Weiwei Never Sorry, Letizia Battaglia – Shooting The Mafia, The Foreigner’s Home.
• Wednesday April 21, at 3:00 PM
Conversation with Sara Funaro, Councilor for Education and Welfare of the Municipality of Florence. Councilor for Education and Welfare of the Municipality of Florence. The conversation will address the theme “environment” starting from considerations on the films Quello che verrà è solo una promessa, Waste Land, Watermark.
how to participate
Project for every upper secondary school situated:
- In the districts 2, 3, 4, 5 of the Municipality of Florence (Campo di Marte, Gavinana-Galluzzo, Isolotto-Legnaia, Rifredi)
- In the districts of Bagno a Ripoli, Campi Bisenzio, Pontassieve, Sesto Fiorentino, Scandicci.
In order to confirm your participation to the project, send an email to Anna Ricciardi: a.ricciardi@schermodellarte.org.
To the teachers who will adhere to the project will be sent an access code to the Più Compagnia virtual theatre.
The project is free of charge.