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Tickets: €6 per student, teachers go free. Please note, once paid, tickets are non-exchangeable or refundable.
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NEW RELEASES
I SWEAR
Moving dramatisation of the life of Tourette’s activist, John Davidson, highlighting how with tolerance and understanding he learnt to live his life and be a campaigning voice.
Irish Film Institute Feb 4 (10:30) BOOK NOW
WE ONLY WANT THE EARTH: THE LIFE AND IDEAS OF JAMES CONNOLLY
Documentary film on the life and legacy of James Connolly, including post-screening panel discussion with director Alan Gilsenan, co-executive producer Des Geraghty and others, in association with History Teachers’ Association of Ireland
Irish Film Institute Feb 24 (10:30) BOOK NOW
GEALTRA
New Irish language film featuring Cork’s rapping group Kabin Crew, from director Brendan Canty. Screening at the IFI and on IFI@Schools. Age Rec: 12+
Irish Film Institute Mar 11 (10:30) BOOK NOW
NEXT GENERATION 15-19
CAREERS IN SCREEN 2026
Our annual Careers in Screen Day will introduce students to the industry through screenings, illustrated talks with established filmmakers, and demonstrations of aspects of filmmaking. Details of guests to come, stay tuned.
Irish Film Institute Mar 4 (09:30) BOOK NOW
MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILMS
SENIOR CYCLE FRENCH
THE MARCHING BAND
(EN FANFARE)
When prestigious orchestra conductor Thibaut discovers he is adopted following a cancer diagnosis, he connects with his biological brother Jimmy. The seemingly juxtaposed brothers find their connection through Jimmy’s marching brass band. A heartwarming and comedic tale of community marching brass band.
Online Booking Only Irish Film Institute Feb 26 (SOLD OUT), Mar 19 (LOW TICKETS), Apr 15 (LOW TICKETS), May 6 (10:30) BOOK NOW
SENIOR CYCLE SPANISH
GERMANY
(ALEMANIA)
16-year-old Lola is offered the chance to study abroad in Germany and is eager for a taste of independence. However, her home life is complicated by her older sister’s mental health, and her family are hesitant to let her leave. A gripping Spanish-language coming-of-age drama.
IFI Age Rec: 15+
Online Booking Only Irish Film Institute Mar 24, Apr 16, May 7 (10:30) BOOK NOW
SENIOR CYCLE GERMAN
TWO TO ONE
(ZWEI ZU EINS)
When a family in East Germany discovers millions worth of soon-to-be-destroyed currency during the 1990s’ reunification era, they plot to use as much as they can before it becomes worthless. The comical heist unites and divides the close-knit socialist community, now under pressure to spend, spend, spend.
Online Booking Only Irish Film Institute Feb 5 (10:30), Apr 16 (10:30) BOOK NOW
JUNIOR CYCLE FRENCH
SAVAGES
(SAUVAGES)
With the tropical forest under threat of deforestation from logging companies, Kéria, Selaï and their rescued baby orangutan Oshi decide to take a stand to save the rainforest and protect its indigenous population. A stunning new animation from My Life as a Courgette director Claude Barras.
Online Booking Only Irish Film Institute Mar 26, Apr 28, May 20 (10:30) BOOK NOW
JUNIOR CYCLE SPANISH
JUMP!
(¡SALTA!)
Brothers Teo and Óscar become separated when Teo disappears down a mysterious wormhole in 1989. When he reappears exactly the same, 33 years later, he must work together with his now-older brother to find the right wormhole to send him back and find their mother. A terrific sci-fi romp through time.
IFI Age Rec: 12+
Online Booking Only Irish Film Institute Apr 14, May 20 (10:30) BOOK NOW
JUNIOR CYCLE GERMAN
WINNERS
(SIEGER SEIN)
Eleven-year-old Mona has just arrived in Berlin from Syria. She doesn’t speak any German, but she loves football and joins the school team, where morale is at an all-time low and her teammates aren’t particularly welcoming. A tale of teamwork and making friends in new unfamiliar places. Contains strong language and some scenes of war.
Online Booking Only Irish Film Institute Apr 21 (10:30) BOOK NOW
SPRING 2026
SOULEYMANE’S STORY
The gripping tale of Souleymane, a young delivery driver from Guinea, who is awaiting his interview asylum application interview in Paris. We follow Souleymane in the days leading up to this interview, as he deals with the stress of committing a tale to memory that is not his own, cycling the treacherous streets of the city.
Online Booking Only Irish Film Institute Apr 23 (10:30) BOOK NOW
TEACHERS CHOICE
TURN OUR CINEMA INTO YOUR CLASSROOM!
Teachers Choice offers you a private screening of a film of your choosing, subject to film and screen availability.
Teachers Choice offers:
Email schools@irishfilm.ie to enquire about Teachers Choice
SENIOR CYCLE REDEVELOPMENT
DRAMA, FILM AND THEATRE STUDIES
We are delighted to support the new subject, Drama, Film and Theatre Studies, with cinema screenings of prescribed films open to all schools, and online streaming through the new DFTS channel available to Phase One teachers. Each screening will include an extended introduction from a member of the IFI Education team.
PAST LIVES
The prescribed film in the Romance genre is an ode to first love and missed chances. This non-linear story is set between South Korea and New York, where these two childhood friends meet again, with the ‘What If’ question always hanging in the air.
Irish Film Institute Feb 11 (10:30) BOOK NOW
GAEILGE
FRÉWAKA
Proving Irish Language cinema can cover any genre, Aislinn Clarke’s folk horror follows Shoo as she goes to care for Peig, a cantankerous old woman living in a big house on the edge of a remote village. Irish mythology meets horror, ensuring to keep you on the edge of your seat. Please note: contains some scenes of harmful behaviour.
Irish Film Institute Mar 10 (LOW TICKETS), Mar 18 (10:30) BOOK NOW
TRANSITION YEAR FILM STUDIES
Introduction to Film Studies through 4 key films. Experience these great films in cinema with a 5th film chosen by students.
ADAM & PAUL
Lenny Abrahamson’s first feature is the story of two addicts wandering the city, in search of their next fix. Funny, poignant, heartbreaking, the film marked a new era in Irish filmmaking. An excellent introduction to Irish cinema and the stories that are being told on screen.
Irish Film Institute Mar 12 (10:30) BOOK NOW
PRIMARY
WORLD BOOK DAY 2026
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
Based on the 2003 novel by Cressida Cowell, largely shot in Northern Ireland, this live action faithfully tells the story of the unlikely friendship of young Viking Hiccup and dragon Toothless. Screening in collaboration with Children’s Books Ireland.
Irish Film Institute Mar 5 (10:30) BOOK NOW
EARTH DAY 2026
FUTURE COUNCIL
Director Damon Gameau (2040) takes eight community activist young people on an adventure across Europe to better understand the global climate emergency. Together they decide to act as a voice for nature and bring nature to the boardroom of global multinational companies. IFI Age Rec: 8+
Irish Film Institute Apr 22 (10:30) BOOK NOW
THE PENGUIN LESSONS
Amusing, heartfelt tale of a disgruntled English teacher in Argentina during the military regime, who finds himself secretly caring for a penguin. At its best when focusing on the animal antics, Coogan is excellent as the foreigner abroad.
Irish Film Institute May 5 (10:30) BOOK NOW
HAMNET 13.25, 18.00
MARTY SUPREME 20.00
NO OTHER CHOICE 17.10, 20.45
NOUVELLE VAGUE 13.00 (OC), 20.35
SENTIMENTAL VALUE 11.45, 15.15, 18.00
THE HISTORY OF SOUND 14.30
THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB 16.00
WILD STRAWBERRIES: I SWEAR 11.00 (OC)
The IFI is supported by The Arts Council
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