IRISH PREMIERE

Prime Minister follows Jacinda Ardern, the former leader of New Zealand’s government, for seven years. With exceptional access to her day-to-day life, the film captures the personal and political pressures of leadership in a time of crisis, from the COVID-19 pandemic to mounting global tensions. With an unobtrusive approach, Prime Minister reveals Ardern’s quiet strength, vulnerabilities, and the challenges of maintaining compassion in an increasingly polarised world. The result is a nuanced portrait of power, responsibility, and the human cost of governance in the 21st century.

Notes by David O’Mahony.

Screening as part of the IFI Documentary Festival 2025.