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OLIVER TWIST (1948)

Adaptation of the famous Charles Dickens novel, about a boy who grows up in a brutal workhouse in Victorian London before joining a pickpocket gang.

WATERSHIP DOWN (1978)

Moving and rewarding animation about rabbits on a long journey to safety.

INTO THE WEST (1992)

Facing the grim reality of a Dublin Council estate, Tito and Ossie’s lives are turned around as their Traveller grandfather brings them a white horse.

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN (1970)

Iconic story about three London children moving to the country after their father is falsely imprisoned, forced to live in poverty in rural Yorkshire.

THE GLITTERBALL (1997)

Max and his friend outwit the adults to rescue a strange UFO with amazing powers in this entertaining British sci-fi.

MANDY (1952)

Sensitive, heartbreaking drama about a child born deaf and unable to speak.

WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND (1961)

When three children in a rural corner of Lancashire find a fugitive hiding in a barn on their family’s farm, it begins a dramatic series of events.

SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS (1974)

Delightful film adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s beloved book, following the adventures of four children on holiday in the Lake District in 1929.

THE PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS (2012)

There’s no shortage of excitement, humour and daftness in this swashbuckling pirate adventure-animation.

BELIEVE (2013)

Touching fictional tale about legendary Manchester United manager Sir Matt Busby helping a talented but wayward young footballer fulfil his dreams.

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SUITABLE FOR AGES:

7–11BRITISH FILMS

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KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE (1989)

Japanese animation about a 13-year-old witch-in-training, who as part of her calling has to spend a year living away from her mother in a new town.

WHALE RIDER (2002)

Tradition causes trouble in a family when a young Maori girl wants to take up what she believes is her rightful place at the head of her tribe.

WADJDA (2012)

A sweet and uplifting story about ten-year-old girl Wadjda who refuses to let the fact she’s a girl stop her from doing the things she wants to do.

THE CAVE OF THE YELLOW DOG (2005)

A touching story backdropped by beautiful Mongolian scenery, as little Nansal befriends a stray dog.

BELLE & SEBASTIAN (2013)

An epic tale of the friendship between a boy and a dog.

CARLITOS AND THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME (2012)

Sweet-natured Spanish film about a talented young footballer whose plans go awry when prospective parents visit the orphanage where he is living.

FELIX (2013)

An uplifting South African film about a 13-year-old talented musician who must earn a place in his new school’s jazz concert.

CJ7 (2008)

Chinese take on E.T, about a little boy with a new best friend from space, from the director of Shaolin Soccer.

LIKE STARS ON EARTH (2007)

Bollywood family film about a likeable underachiever, an eight-year-old with a new teacher who recognises his hidden talent.

MY LIFE AS A DOG (1985)

12-year-old Swedish boy Ingemar is having a rough time. His mother is ill, his elder brother torments him, and he worries about Laika, the Russian dog that’s just been sent into space.

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EARTH (2007)

Poignant and entertaining nature documentary about a year in the life of planet Earth with narration from Patrick Stewart.

SOUNDS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT (2009)

One of the most entertaining documentaries in years, this follows the 10-15 year-old contestants in the Junior version of the Eurovision Song Contest.

MAD HOT BALLROOM (2005)

An uplifting, thought-provoking documentary about a group of ordinary eleven year olds who set out to compete in a ballroom dance contest in New York.

MARCH OF THE PENGUINS (2005)

Documentary capturing the remarkable journey the Emperor penguins of the South Antarctic make every winter.

GPO FILM UNIT (1933)

filmmakers encouraged to record the world around them in an innovative style.

HE NAMED ME MALALA (2015)

Inspirational documentary about equal education advocate Malala Yousafzai, the youngest ever recipient of the Nobel peace prize.

IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON (2007)

Documentary shedding fresh light on the landing of men on the moon, with nine of those who have walked on its surface interviewed.

ELECTRIC EDWARDIANS (1900)

This black and white documentary collection from the start of the last century is a fascinating glimpse into everyday life in Edwardian Britain.

A BEAUTIFUL PLANET (2016)

A documentary exploring life on the International Space Station and examining Earth from space, featuring truly spectacular visuals.

WASTE LAND (2010)

Artistic documentary that shows how human creativity can empower people facing extreme kinds of poverty and hardship.

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7–11DOCUMENTARY FILMS

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PETER AND THE WOLF (2006)

Oscar-winning animated version of the timeless folk tale, set to Sergei Prokofiev’s classic orchestral composition.

ENCOUNTERS FILM FESTIVAL - MINI MARVELS (2015)

An exciting mix of new short films from around the world suitable for ages 7+ put together by Into Film young programmers.

CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION: SCARY STORIES (1985)

Three classic ghost stories from the BFI Children’s Film Foundation: The Man from Nowhere, Haunters of the Deep and Out of the Darkness.

WHITE MANE (1952)

An enchanting short film about a young fisherman who tames a wild stallion, from the director of The Red Balloon.

ENCOUNTERS CHILDREN’S AWARD (2014)

A great selection of short films for young people, chosen by young people.

THE CHILDREN’S FILM FOUNDATION - THE RACE IS ON (1957)

Three great short children’s adventure stories made by the BFI’s Children’s Film Foundation.

BRITISH COUNCIL SHORTS PRIMARY (2014)

Ten great British made short films for Primary ages.

WAR GAME (2001)

This short animated feature is based on a children’s novel about four football-loving friends who enlist in the army and to fight in World War One.

INTO FILM LITERACY CHANNEL SHORTS COLLECTION

A selection of short films available to view online from our Vimeo channel. https://vimeo.com/album/3601739 (Password available upon request)

JEMIMA + JOHNNY (1966)

A short British film exploring race relations in post-riots Notting Hill in the 1960s through the friendship of a little girl and boy.

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FRANKENSTEIN (1931)

Based on Mary Shelley’s classic Gothic horror novel about a misunderstood monster hounded through Transylvania’s foggy graveyards.

A TRIP TO THE MOON (1902)

Stunning animation about a young Sudanese boy’s escape from slave traders and his incredible and perilous journey to Paris with an…

WALL E (2008)

A small, rather hopeless looking robot is left alone on Earth to clean up the mess left by humans, in this wonderful Pixar animation.

CHAPLIN CHAPLIN: THE MUTUAL COMEDIES (1959)

Unique compilation of classic short films from the master of silent comedy - Charlie Chaplin.

KING KONG THE EIGTH WONDER OF THE WORLD (1933)

1933 monster movie about a giant ape which remains an unparalleled horror-fantasy.

HORSE FEATHERS (1932)

Stunning animation about a young Sudanese boy’s escape from slave traders and his incredible and perilous journey to Paris with an…

THE RED BALLOON (1956)

One of the greatest children’s films of all time, this much-loved (mostly dialogue-free) French movie is about a young boy and his toy balloon.

JOUR DE FETE (1949)

Life in a slow, quiet French village is just fine for Francois the postman, until his insight into the rapid US post leads him to update his delivery.

THE COMPLETE BUSTER KEATON SHORT FILMS (1917)

Essential introduction to silent comedy giant Buster Keaton, full of unbelievable stunts and endless slapstick.

LA BELLE ET LA BETE (1946)

Inventive and magical French version of the Beauty and The Beast fairy tale, with effects that must be seen to be believed.

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JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (1963)

Based on a Greek myth, this adventure film sees hero Jason and the Argonauts on a supposedly doomed voyage to retrieve the Golden Fleece.

FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR (1986)

A fun sci-fi adventure from Disney about a boy who stumbles on a UFO in the woods.

SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959)

Peerless ‘50s comedy about a couple of unemployed musicians forced on the run after witnessing the St Valentine’s Day Massacre.

THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939)

This timeless family musical, one of cinema’s much loved productions, sees young Dorothy escape Kansas for the Technicolor land of Oz.

E.T THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (1982)

This heart-warming family favourite about an alien stranded all alone on earth contains some of the most magical scenes in movie history.

THE BLACK STALLION (1979)

Exciting adventure about a young boy stranded on a desert island with a mysterious horse, based on Walter Farley’s classic children’s book

THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955)

Darkly brilliant tale that sees a disguised ex-con hunt down a secret stash of money.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952)

Widely considered the best musical ever made, this tribute to Hollywood is about an actress who can’t sing trying to move into sound films.

A LITTLE PRINCESS (1995)

Adaptation of a classic children’s tale, in which a young girl is forced to go to boarding school abroad due to World War I upheaval.

DUCK SOUP (1933)

Hilarious and accessible Marx Brothers comedy which also works as a political satire. The perfect choice for your club’s first black-and-white film.

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7–11POPULAR CLASSICS

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THE NEVERENDING STORY (1984)

This epic fantasy adventure that sees a lonely boy suddenly become a character in a weird and wonderful book he has started to read.

THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN (1957)

A classic 50s sci-fi thriller about a man who suddenly finds himself facing the world from a very a different perpective.

THE THIEF OF BAGDAD (1940)

Dazzling fantasy featuring magic and flying carpets in which the King of Bagdad is betrayed and thrown into prison, then escapes with a young thief.

THE DARK CRYSTAL (1982)

Gelfling Jen must fight the Skeksis and rescue the crystal shard in this animatronic fantasy-adventure from Jim Henson’s creature shop.

LABYRINTH (1986)

Fantasy in which a girl sets out on an adventure to save her baby brother from the Goblin King who has taken him away to a castle in a magical maze.

FLASH GORDON (1980)

Fun fantasy adventure based on the ‘30s TV show, about a footballer who accidentally travels into space and is kidnapped by an evil emperor.

TIME BANDITS (1981)

Robin Hood, Napoleon and the passengers of the Titanic are just some of the characters encountered in this time-travelling adventure.

STARDUST (2007)

Lively fantasy adventure set in the 1800s, about a young man who sets off to find a falling star and ends up stumbling across a magical land.

THE PRINCES BRIDE (1987)

The Princess Bride takes apart the traditional damsel-in-distress story and puts it back together again. A classic for children of all ages.

SPIRITED AWAY (2001)

Extraordinary, Oscar-winning fantasy animated film from Japan following the down-the-rabbit-hole adventures of a young girl named Chihiro.

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GENRE FOCUS: FANTASY

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