Irish Film Institute -Kasandra O’Connell at FPRW 2018

Kasandra O’Connell at FPRW 2018

The head of the IFI Irish Film Archive, Kasandra O’Connell, is attending the fourth Film Preservation & Restoration Workshop India 2018 in Kolkata, running from November 15th to 22nd. Here she reports in on the event so far, bringing Archive superstars… Read More

REVIEW ROUNDUP: SUSPIRIA

We have a single new release this week, the all new Suspiria – an homage to Dario Argento’s 1977 giallo classic starring Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton.

Read on for a selection of reviews, or pop in to make up… Read More

MIKE LEIGH Q&A – PETERLOO

We were delighted to welcome acclaimed filmmaker Mike Leigh to the IFI on the 7th of November 2018 to present a special Q&A screening of his new film Peterloo.

Click below to listen back to the wide ranging conversation which… Read More

REVIEW ROUNDUP: WIDOWS, WILDLIFE, GOOD FAVOUR

Three new films release at the IFI on Friday November 9th.

Widows stars Viola Davis and Liam Neeson and comes from Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen. Wildlife marks the directorial debut of actor Paul Dano and features Carey Mulligan in an… Read More

WIN A PETERLOO POSTER AND BOOK SIGNED BY MIKE LEIGH

Acclaimed director Mike Leigh makes a return to the big screen with the epic drama Peterloo, which is out now. To celebrate, we’re giving you the chance to win a poster and book, signed by the filmmaker.

Following the success… Read More

Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin RIP

We have learnt with deep sadness and regret of the passing of  Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, world renowned composer, Emeritus Professor of Music at the University of Limerick and the founder and director of the Irish World Academy of Music and… Read More

Review Roundup: Peterloo, Black Mother and Some Like It Hot

Three films release at the Irish Film Institute on the 2nd of November 2018: Peterloo, Black Mother and classic comedy Some Like It Hot.

Read on for a selection of reviews and pop in to make up your own mind!

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GUESTS AT THE IFI FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2018

The IFI French Film Festival 2018 is fast approaching, with more than 20 features screening between November 14th and 25th, bringing Ireland’s biggest cultural event to the Irish Film Institute.

This year, we’re also pleased to be able to welcome… Read More

NOVEMBER 2018 AT THE IFI

Here’s everything we have coming up at the IFI in November 2018, including guest appearances, film club screenings and a whole bunch of new releases.

NEW RELEASES From Friday 2nd: Black Mother, Peterloo, Some Like It Hot From Friday 9th:… Read More


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