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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
BALLYWALTER 13.50, 18.10
FLORA AND SON 13.20, 21.00
OUSMANE SEMBÈNE: BLACK GIRL + BAROM SARRET 18.30
PAST LIVES 15.40, 20.30
STOP MAKING SENSE 40TH ANNIVERSARY 19.00
THE EXORCIST (50TH ANNIVERSARY) 16.20
THE OLD OAK 16.00, 20.20
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