Once Upon a Time in a Cinema Director: David Gleeson Book cinema tickets A cinema in a small Irish town in the mid-80s is the setting for David Gleeson’s (Cowboys & Angels) charming crowd-pleaser which follows weary manager Earl Clancy (Colin Morgan) as he struggles to stay afloat during one chaotic Friday night screening of Breathless (the Richard Gere-starring remake of Godard’s original). As technical disasters, unruly patrons, and family tensions mount, Earl must confront the uncertain future of his beloved single-screen theatre. Notes by David O’Mahony World Premiere: Dublin International Film Festival, 2026 Director: David Gleeson