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This week’s titles at the Irish Film Institute from Friday, 4th August 2023 include Breaking the Waves 4K, Kokomo City & Paris Memories. Read on for a selection of reviews or pop in to make up your own mind!
“Lars von Trier and Emily Watson at their finest” 5/5 — The Times
“An operatically extravagant artsploitation ordeal” 4/5 — The Guardian
“A raw, crazy tour-de-force” — The New York Times
“Not many movies like this get made, because not many filmmakers are so bold, angry and defiant” 4/4 — Roger Ebert (1996)
Screening as part of our Lars von Trier: Enduring Provocations season.
“A tightly edited film shot in luminous monochrome.” 4/5 — The Irish Times
“Covers a lot of ground in a relaxed, effortless way.” 4/5 — The Guardian
“Offers a bold exploration of transness, womanhood, Blackness and the sex industry.” 4/5 — Little White Lies
“A fundamentally warm and embracing work.” 3.5/4 — Roger Ebert
“D. Smith’s singular debut keeps things magnificently real.” — Sight & Sound
“Made with tremendous care.” 4/5 — The Guardian
“An emotionally searing exploration of the rippling effects of trauma” 4/5 — Empire
“A hopeful film about the healing power of human connection and mutual comfort” 3/4 — Roger Ebert
“Undeniably moving.” — The Irish Times
ARCHIVE AT LUNCHTIME: GAEILGE ABÚ! (PROGRAMME 1) 13.10
BÁITE 18.00
IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU 15.35
IRISH FOCUS: A VISUAL STORM 18.30
SIRĀT 12.55
SOUND OF FALLING 15.20, 20.10
THE BRIDE! 12.55, 20.30
THE SECRET AGENT 17.00, 20.05
THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE 14.00 (OC)
The IFI is supported by The Arts Council
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