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This week’s new titles at the Irish Film Institute from Friday, 5th August 2022 include Maisie. Read on for a selection of reviews or pop in to make up your own mind!
“First-time feature director Lee Cooper’s sweet, soulful documentary Maisie captures Raven in the run-up to his 85th birthday celebrations and provides a joyful insight into the trailblazing life of Britain’s oldest working drag performer” 4/5 – Independent
“An intimate portrait of ageing and friendship. Simply a very good example of documentary film-making.” 5/5 – Boyz
“An honest portrait of life as a busy drag artiste” 3.5/5 – The Reviews Hub
“Maisie is a wonderful homage to Britain’s oldest working drag artiste” 4/4 – Morning Star
“Fly-on-the wall portrait of David Raven, aka Britian’s oldest drag artiste, as he turns 85” The Times
ARCHIVE AT LUNCHTIME: LET’S DANCE! (PROGRAMME 2) 13.00
BACKROOMS 20.00
BOOGIE NIGHTS (4K RESTORATION) 15.20 (OC)
DISCLOSURE DAY (70mm) 14.00, 17.10, 20.15
IFI & BLOOMSDAY FILM FESTIVAL: THE CLOUDS ARE NOT INACCESSIBLE + ENTR’ACTE 18.30
OBSESSION 20.30
PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (4K RE-RELEASE) 15.45
POWER BALLAD 18.20
STRICTLY BALLROOM (4K RESTORATION) 13.00
THE MISFITS (4K RESTORATION) 13.10
The IFI is supported by The Arts Council
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