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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!
“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
“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
“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
ARCHIVE AT LUNCHTIME: MCGAHERN: SHORT STORIES (DOUBLE BILL) 13.20
BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD BLACKBERRY 11:00, 20:10
IFI & GAZE: UNMASCED: BEYOND THE AGGRESSIVES: 25 YEARS LATER 20.30
IFI & GAZE: UNMASCED: BUTCHES AND BOYS 18.15
IFI & GAZE: UNMASCED: OUTITUDE 13.30
IFI & GAZE: UNMASCED: SCANNÁIN SAPPHIC (IRISH LESBIAN SHORTS) 15.30
KIDNAPPED 14:30
LOVE LIES BLEEDING 16:10, 20:50
PERFECT DAYS 17:20
THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN 11.30, 13.50, 18.30
THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE 11.20
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