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Spring is almost here, and as we sit tight for the change of season, cinemas up and down the country are packed with new movies with the potential to inspire a new generation of film enthusiasts.
Discover our pick of the latest releases, selected for their educational and cultural value for children and young people. These include enchanting visions of the natural world and themes of compassion in Disney's live-action remake of Snow White and the animal-themed non-dialogue animation Flow; ethical and moral quandaries in sci-fi comedy Mickey 17 and Belgian tennis drama Julie Keeps Quiet; and thoughtful perspectives on social interaction in Scottish drama On Falling and experimental documentary The Stimming Pool.
On Falling (15) - in cinemas 7 March
Social isolation is a quietly crippling issue in what seems to be an increasingly individualistic and unforgivingly efficient world. Aurora is a lonely Portuguese woman who works as a ‘picker' at a retail warehouse in Scotland, in the behind-the-scenes of online shopping. It's a mind-numbing but fast-paced environment, and in moments of rest bite she eats alone doom-scrolling on her phone. But when her phone breaks, the cost of repairing it and her growing awareness of her lack of true connections with people are a painful hit. This touching social realist film highlights our basic human need for community, dignity and being masters of our own destiny.
Mickey 17 (15) - in cinemas 7 March
Science fiction meets comedy in Parasite director Bong Joon-ho's first English-language film. As scientists assess whether the icy planet Niflheim is viable for human habitation, the hapless and debt-ridden Mickey signs up as an "expendable" crew member to test the perilous conditions. Each time he dies, Mickey is regenerated with his memories intact. But when he is presumed dead for the seventeenth time and a new Mickey is created, chaos and hilarity ensue, as Mickey comes face to face with multiples of himself. Questioning identity, ethics and the future of humanity, this visually enthralling book adaptation is a multilayered and fun romp.
Julie Keeps Quiet (12A) - in cinemas 7 March
In this tense Belgian drama, the eponymous Julie is a teenage tennis protégé. Her coach Jeremy has been hard at work preparing her for the national squad try outs. But following the suicide of another star player of his, he has suddenly been suspended. Everyone keeps asking the perplexed and subdued Julie if she is ok. However, as her schoolwork starts to suffer and as she looks at her relationship with the sport in a new light, Julie starts to ask more questions of her own. Sensitively exploring the various pressures and trust issues experienced by teens, this is a fascinating bilingual film with French and Dutch dialogue.
Flow (U) - in cinemas 21 March
Fresh from its Oscar® win for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards, this gorgeous animation manages to resonate with an intense and wholesome portrayal of friendship, with no spoken dialogue. In a serene natural environment where the animal kingdom is thriving, a tiny black cat lives alone in an abandoned house. When a flash flood hits the forest and Cat is caught in the middle of it, the only option left is to jump into a nearby boat to safety but must share the space with another animal, a capybara. Soon they are joined by a dog, a lemur and a gigantic bird, depending on each other and their specific animal skills to survive the flood and reach safe, dry land.
Snow White (PG) - in cinemas 21 March
Disney's latest live-action reimagining sees the princess Snow White stand up for herself and for her people like never before, while paying homage to the childlike wonder and magic of the classic 1937 animation (available to watch for free* on Into Film+ Premium). In an enchanted kingdom, Snow White is told by her father that a leader should be fearless, fair, brave and true. But when her jealous stepmother steps onto the throne and reigns as an evil queen, Snow White is forced to take refuge in the nearby forest. Here, she makes friends with many kindly animals and a group of hard-working dwarves. But can she restore fairness to her kingdom?
Discover our new FREE cross-curricular resource for pupils aged 6 to 11 Forest Homes and Fair Reflections, created in collaboration with Disney to celebrate the release of Snow White.
The Stimming Pool (12A) - in cinemas 28 March
Stimming refers to a repetitive movement that some autistic people do for enjoyment, to stimulate sensation or to self-soothe in stressful situations. Along with masking, it's behaviour that is not always understood or recognised, yet connects with expression and identity. This experimental hybrid documentary, created by a collective of neurodiverse creatives, contains a series of funny, insightful and sometimes fantastical stories exploring different experiences. These tales invite neurotypical viewers to perceive the world from a new vantage point, whilst also offering a mirror that neurodiverse people may be able to finally see themselves reflected in.
How Do I Get Started?
To access Into Film+, all you'll need is an Into Film Account - it's completely free, and only takes a moment to set up. Into Film+ is free to use for all UK state schools that hold a valid Public Video Screening (PVS) Licence from Filmbankmedia.
Filmbankmedia PVS Licences are paid for on behalf of schools by all local authorities in England and by some local authorities in both Wales and Scotland. Into Film NI cover the license cost for some schools in Northern Ireland. For further information on licensing in your locality please see our FAQs.
If you're a state school in England that's funded by the Department for Education, you will automatically have access to Into Film+ Premium, which offers an extended catalogue of 700+ titles. Find out more about Into Film+ Premium in our FAQs.
If you don't have a PVS Licence, or aren't already covered, then a licence can easily be obtained from Filmbankmedia.
Filmbankmedia
Filmbankmedia licenses and distributes film and TV entertainment to many groups and is the licensing authority we work with to ensure schools, libraries and youth groups have the permissions to screen films from our catalogue.
* Screenings for an entertainment or extra-curricular purpose require a PVS (Public Video Screening) Licence from Filmbankmedia. State-funded schools in England are covered by the PVS Licence.
The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.
