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I Dream in Photos

Gary Lennon,
Ollie Aslin., 80 minutes, 2023

This documentary profile explores the life and work of Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist Cathal McNaughton, who quit “the best job in the world” at the peak of his career aged just 40. As chief photographer for Reuters in India, McNaughton…

I Must Away

Dennis Harvey, 75 minutes, 2023

Dennis left Ireland in the midst of the global financial crisis in order to find work abroad. Hashem was a politician in Bangladesh, but had to flee for Spain after a change in government and threats on his life. Alicia…

I, Dolours

Maurice Sweeney, 82 minutes, 2018

I, Dolours is the story of one of the first female leaders in the IRA. A member of a crack IRA unit which she claims was run by Gerry Adams, Dolours Price participated in the Old Bailey car bomb attack…

Iarscoláire

Shaun Dunne, 13 minutes, 2020

An abandoned school building in Dublin’s City Centre opens its doors to former pupils for one day only.

Identities

Vittoria Colonna, 81 minutes, 2008

Five individuals give voice to their experiences of Ireland’s multifaceted transgender community in this exploration of a wide range of LGBT issues. Interviews and personal footage are preceded by a performance art piece which expresses a crucial aspect of the…

If I Should Fall From Grace

Sarah Share, 93 minutes, 2001

A moving,highly personal portrait of a rock icon.Shane MacGowan tells of his early problems with drink and drugs and his subsequent breakdown,his discovery of punk and the voice he found through music.IF I SHOULD FALL FROM GRACE includes interviews with…

If These Walls Could Talk

Anna Rodgers, 13 minutes, 2009

Painful memories of institutionalisation are brought to the surface in this creative documentary short from Anna Rodgers. Over images of an abandoned ruin, once a psychiatric institution, traces of forgotten voices recount their experiences of the institution and their life-changing…

IFI Documentary Festival: ALL LIGHT, EVERYWHERE

Theo Anthony ,

From Monday September 6th, in line with government guidelines, all patrons must show proof of vaccination upon entering the cinema screen. All Light, Everywhere explores the personal and philosophical relationships between cameras and weaponry. Using the rise of police body cameras as…

IFI Documentary Festival: BREAKING OUT

Michael McCormack,

From Monday September 6th, in line with government guidelines, all patrons must show proof of vaccination upon entering the cinema screen. Fergus O’Farrell was the charismatic voice of Interference, one of the most influential bands on the Irish music scene in…

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