In 1909, four fearless entrepreneurs met with James Joyce, an unknown writer and teacher of English, in Trieste, the main port of the Austro-Hungarian empire. They agreed to expand their cinema business and open Ireland’s first full time cinema.

For Irish cineastes and literary enthusiasts, the fun fact of Joyce’s brief role as manager of the Volta Cinema at 45 Mary Street is well known, but less is known about his Triestine partners. In this creative documentary Martin Turk, explores cinema history and creates a tribute to his hometown Trieste, which was so beloved of Nora, James and various other Joyces.

Followed by Q&A with Italian-Slovenian director Martin Turk and Irish producer Jeremiah Cullinane.

Notes by Sunniva O’Flynn