Exploring identity and culture through short film for KS4 Spanish

Interactive study day using Spanish short films to explore themes of identity and culture.

La Madre Buena (2016)

November session

  • Date: 24 November 2025
  • Time: 10:30am to 3:00pm
  • Location: BFI Southbank

February session

  • Date: 23 February 2026
  • Time: 10:30am to 3:00pm
  • Location: BFI Southbank

Event details

Conducted mainly in Spanish, this interactive study day will use short films to explore themes of identity and culture, introduce students to new vocabulary and provide them with opportunities to practice their listening, speaking and writing.

The event has been designed to support across the Spanish AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas GCSE specifications, using Spanish short films curated with KS4 students in mind. The morning will consist of a presentation interspersed with short film screenings, clip analysis and lesson activities aimed at introducing students to new vocabulary, supporting them with their critical film analysis skills and encouraging them to discuss the issues raised in the films in the target language.

In the afternoon there will be an introduced screening of a KS4 appropriate Spanish feature film or short film programme. 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 £10.00 per student.

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

Teachers attending without students cost £40.