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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: DUBLIN CAN BE HEAVEN (PROGRAMME ONE) 12:50
BLUE ROAD – THE EDNA O’BRIEN STORY 15:30
FOUR MOTHERS 13:30
HOLY COW 17:50
I’M STILL HERE 13:10
LA COCINA 20:00
ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO 20:20
SINS OF IRELAND + Q&A 16:00, 18:10
THE PENGUIN LESSONS 15:50, 20:30
THE RETURN 13:20, 18:00
The IFI is supported by The Arts Council
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