This film screened 29th March 2016.

Donal Foreman’s acclaimed first feature proposes what recessionary Dublin might look like to a returned émigré. Twenty-something-year-old Fionn returns home and tries to reconnect with his friends, the city and the social scene.

The Irish Times’ film critic Tara Brady described this film as “profound, moving and touching.” She and Donal Foreman will discuss his work, and how living out of Ireland has influenced his own vision. Also showing: Refuge, a short film in which a distressed office worker wanders through the city.

This event is taking place as part of the IFI Evening Course: Altered State (Tuesdays, Feb 23rd – Mar 29th 2016). Full course price: €70 (€65 concessions), including tea/coffee. Please book your place by calling Sharon Corrigan on 01 679 5744 or emailing scorrigan@irishfilm.ie (individual tickets for films on this course are not available.)