Irish Film Institute -International Film Directory

Deadly

Aidan McAteer, 9 minutes, 2015

Deadly tells the story of Boney, a working stiff who doesn’t care about his dead-end job. That is until, he has a run-in with a spirited old lady named Bridie…

Faced with the prospect of yet another Christmas without her emigrated family, Alma, a lonely Irish grandmother, is at an all time low. This would-be tragedy quickly turns into a comedy as the universe conspires to bring her closer to…

Dianghlasáil

Patrick Martin Collins, 2 minutes, 2020

Imposing a Lockdown is much easier than lifting one.

Donkey

Louise Bagnall, 5 minutes, 2009

The eponymous donkey of this delightful animation has a challenging life, earning a demeaning wage working at the sea-side. Dreaming of returning to his natural habitat, the donkey makes a stand and goes in search of home in this charming…

Dorothy

Ann Upton, 2019

The story of a child who was burnt as a witch.

The Dream Report

Jack O'Shea, 7 minutes, 2019

A deadpan sci-fi, interweaving moments of familiar routine with esoteric messages from deep space.

Dublin 1

Jason Tammemagi, 12 minutes, 2004

Dublin’s north inner city comes to life in this animated short that has one man recount his varied day in Dublin 1. The street markets, the apartments, and the colourful characters who populate the city all make appearances in director…

Dwelling

Leon Butler,
Peter Power, 2024

Dwelling is a performance work that blends the real and digital world, questioning our relationship with technology, creating imperceptible, poetic worlds that allow the audience to experience the lives of others.

Far Isle

Laura Robinson, 2019

Through a series of enchanting encounters, Fern discovers how to see the world from a different perspective.

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