Irish Film Institute -REVIEW ROUND-UP: CAIRO CONSPIRACY, PRAY FOR OUR SINNERS & SICK OF MYSELF

REVIEW ROUND-UP: CAIRO CONSPIRACY, PRAY FOR OUR SINNERS & SICK OF MYSELF

This week’s titles at the Irish Film Institute from Friday, 21st April 2023 include Cairo Conspiracy, Pray for Our Sinners and Sick of Myself. Read on for a selection of reviews or pop in to make up your own mind!

 

CAIRO CONSPIRACY

“This nail-biting drama is offset by Barhom’s terrific wide-eyed performance.” 4/5 The Irish Times 

“Richly textured and showcases a terrific supporting performance from Fares.” 4/5 The Guardian  

“Rich in intrigue and deception.” Little White Lies 

“Set in a world no one has dared to explore on screen before now.” — Variety 

 

PRAY FOR OUR SINNERS

“An intimate and powerful account of resistance.” 4/5 — The Irish Times 

“A gripping and inspirational story.” 4/5 — The Guardian 

“A brilliant use of archival footage and incredibly moving interviews.” — Totally Dublin 

“O’Shea is a sympathetic, sensitive interviewer, and her quiet persistence is rewarded.” — Screen Daily 

 

SICK OF MYSELF

“Borgli’s pitch-black comedy makes merry with malignant narcissism and the worried well.” 5/5 — The Irish Times 

“Satire of our obsession with social media is a must-watch.” — Independent.ie  

“Connects to the toxic egotism underlying various facets of modern existence.” — The New York Times 

“A spitefully funny takedown of a culture which sees no differences between the acts of soul-bearing and self-abasement.” — Little White Lies 

“Hits you on such a gut level.” — Variety 


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