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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: MCGAHERN: SHORT STORIES (PROGRAMME 1) 13:10
EAT / SLEEP / CHEER / REPEAT 14.00, 20.40
HOARD 15.30, 18.00
LA CHIMERA 13:00, 18:10
LOVE LIES BLEEDING 16:00
ROME, OPEN CITY 20:55
THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN 13:00
THE DAYS OF TREES 18.30 (+ Q&A)
TIGER STRIPES 15:45, 20:55
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