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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
AKIRA (4K RESTORATION) 20.45
AMÉLIE (25th ANNIVERSARY) 15.30
FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER 13.00
HOKUM 15.40, 20.55
ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA 14.00, 18.20
PRIMAVERA 20.30
ROSE OF NEVADA 13.10
THE SONG CYCLE 16.20, 18.30 (+ Q&A)
THE STRANGER 18.10
The IFI is supported by The Arts Council
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