Almodóvar on the edge - all about his films: KS5 Spanish study day

Spanish study day providing an introduction to director Pedro Almodóvar’s themes and styles with a screening of Volver

Volver (2006)

November session

  • Date: 6 November 2025
  • Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm
  • Location: BFI IMAX

January session

  • Date: 15 January 2026
  • Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm
  • Location: BFI Southbank

Event details

This study day is an ideal introduction to the prevalent themes and style in the films of the Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, structured in response to the AQA and Edexcel A Level specifications. Conducted mainly in Spanish, the morning will consist of a clip-based presentation giving an overview of Almodóvar’s work including narrative themes, character archetypes, visual style and influences, casting and intertextuality.

As well as clips from a variety of his films, the presentation will focus on an exploration of Almodóvar’s themes, characterisation, and style in Volver (2006). Students will be supported in studying key scenes and engaging with in-depth textual analysis. In the afternoon there will be an introduced screening of Volver.

A resource pack will be available on the day.

Booking information

You can book this study day from 1 September 2025.

To book call 020 7849 4451 and pay using a credit/debit card or download, print and return the booking form with cheque or card details. We cannot reserve seats, send invoices or accept BACS payments.

Schools which have over 20% of students receiving free school meals should ask about a discount when booking.

Please book by 4pm, two working days before the event. However, we recommend booking earlier to avoid disappointment.

For any queries, please email schools@bfi.org.uk.

Prices

The study day costs £12.50 per student.

Accompanying teachers / adults are charged £1 per 5 students — otherwise student rate applies.

Teachers attending without students cost £40.