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Special Programmes
Find information here on themed programmes selected to draw attention to special-interest material drawn from the IFI Irish Film Archive and elsewhere.
Early Irish Film Programme
A selection of silent made in and about Ireland in the early days of cinema – this programme includes drama, actuality and documentary films. Please note many of these films require live musical accompaniment.
Experimental Programme
This three – part programme, curated by the Experimental Film Club, traces the history of experimental film activity in Ireland; presents a selection of work by contemporary practitioners and presents a feature- length documentary Experimental Conversations exploring links between Irish and French experimental traditions.
Literary Programmes
A broad range of films which provide new perspectives on Irish writers and literary works. The selection includes documentaries profiling Irish writers and dramatised adaptations of their work.
LGBT Programme
A programme of short and feature-length films, curated in association with GAZE Film Festival, focussing on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender experience in Ireland.
Traditional Music Programme
A programme of films, archival and contemporary, includes documentary portraits of traditional musicians and lively records of Irish traditional music performance.
A NEW HOLLYWOOD SEASON: BONNIE AND CLYDE 18.10
ARCHIVE AT LUNCHTIME: LET’S DANCE! (DOUBLE BILL) 12.45
BACKROOMS 20.40
ENZO 13.00, 18.30
GHOST IN THE MACHINE + Q&A 14.10
IFI FAMILY: MY FATHER’S DRAGON 12.00
OBSESSION 20.50
PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (4K RE-RELEASE) 20.00
POWER BALLAD 10.50, 16.20
SPIELBERG SCI-FI: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND 15.15
THE MISFITS (4K RESTORATION) 17.15
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