Irish Film Institute -

WHAT'S ON - 12/10/2016

  • A DATE FOR MAD MARY

    This film was released 2nd September 2016, and is no longer screening.

    ★★★★★ Movies.ie

    ★★★★ Irish Times

    Joint winner of Best Irish Feature at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh, A Date for Mad Mary, based on Yasmine Akram’s theatrical monologue, sees... Read More

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    Times: 20.20

  • ANDREA ARNOLD RETROSPECTIVE: FISH TANK

    This film screened 12th October 2016.

    Also a Jury Prize winner at Cannes, Fish Tank is centred on a remarkable performance from novice Katie Jarvis as Mia, a lonely, angry 15-year-old whose only interest and outlet is dancing. With her... Read More

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    Times: 18.15

  • ARCHIVE AT LUNCHTIME PART 1 (OCT 2016)

    Join us for free screenings of films from the IFI Irish Film Archive. Simply collect tickets at IFI Box Office.

    This programme is in two parts:

    Part 1 plays on Mondays. Part 2 plays on Wednesdays. Parts 1 & 2... Read More

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    Times: 13.10

  • CAFÉ SOCIETY

    This film was released 2nd September 2016, and is no longer screening.

    ★★★★ Telegraph

    Jesse Eisenberg is the latest in a continuum of leading men who have essayed versions of Woody Allen’s unique persona in the director’s later years, and... Read More

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    Times: 13.50

  • IFI SCHOOLS: ABOUT A GIRL (Charleen macht Schluss)

    Recommended age 15+

    Working part-time in an undertakers, and listening repeatedly to Kurt Cobain, Charleen focuses on the darker side of life. Her mother thinks her daughter is depressed but, in fact, all she wants is some peace, so she... Read More

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  • IFI SCHOOLS: MY REVOLUTION (Ma révolution)

    Recommended age 15+

    The Arab Spring of 2011 was sparked by the Jasmine Revolution of Tunisia. In Paris, people take to the streets in support, but 14-year-old Marwenn, though of Tunisian background, has no interest in politics. Then he stumbles... Read More

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  • LITTLE MEN

    This film was released 23rd September 2016, and is no longer screening.

    ★★★★★ The Guardain

    ★★★★★ Radio Times

    Ira Sachs follows up Love is Strange (2014) with another exploration of male love, though this time it is the intense bond... Read More

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    Times: 16.00

  • MATTRESS MEN

    This film was released 7th October 2016, and is no longer screening.

    ★★★★ Entertainment.ie

    ★★★★ Irish Times

    Fresh from its rapturous reception at IFI Documentary Festival, Mattress Men introduces Michael Flynn who attempts to save his struggling mattress business by... Read More

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    Times: 14.30 | 16.30 | 18.30 | 20.30

  • THE CLAN

    This film was released 23rd September 2016, and is no longer screening.

    ★★★★★ Independent

    Based on actual events, and winner of the Silver Lion at Venice, the new film from Pablo Trapero (Carancho, 2010) is an intelligent, gripping, and complex thriller,... Read More

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    Times: 18.00

  • THE QUAY BROTHERS MEET CHRISTOPHER NOLAN

    This film was released 7th October 2016, and is no longer screening.

    ★★★★ Smoke Screen London

    Two of the world’s most original filmmakers, the identical Quay Brother twins, have been making their unique blend of puppetry and stop-motion animation for over... Read More

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    Times: 16.30 | 20.50

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