‘Leave No Traces’ – powerful Polish political thriller in Irish cinemas June 10th

‘Leave No Traces’ – powerful Polish political thriller in Irish cinemas June 10th

access>CINEMA is releasing Polish political thriller Leave No Traces in Irish cinemas from June 10th. The film, which was Poland’s submission for Best International Feature for this year’s Oscars, recounts a notorious chapter in modern Polish history.  Directed by Jan P. Matuszynski, Leave No Traces begins in May 1983. High school student Grzegorz Przemyk and his older friend Jurek…

Submissions open now for Pretty Deadly Films #10 – Marty Party

Submissions open now for Pretty Deadly Films #10 – Marty Party

Film In Dublin’s Pretty Deadly Films zine will be returning for the 4th of July and we’re accepting submissions from contributors now. Our next issue will be celebrating one of the great directors in the summer’s hottest party (at least in online PDF form). Each issue of PDF looks at film through the lens of a particular theme, with…

Happening screening this Sunday in support of Free, Safe, Legal

Happening screening this Sunday in support of Free, Safe, Legal

A charity screening of Audrey Diwan’s Happening will be taking place at the Light House Cinema on Sunday 22nd May in support of reproductive rights. The Smithfield cinema will be sending all proceeds on to the Abortion Rights Campaign. The Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) is a grassroots all-volunteer group dedicated to achieving free, safe and…

It’s a multiverse of radness in Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

It’s a multiverse of radness in Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

Director: Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert Starring: Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quen, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis, James Hong Running Time: 139 minutes Who knows what possibilities the multiverse holds? Expand the imagination beyond fan-casting cameos for a moment, and consider the many paths not taken, the decisions that you’ve agonised over, the hindsight that…

Donbass screening May 16th supporting Filmmakers affected by the crisis in Ukraine

Donbass screening May 16th supporting Filmmakers affected by the crisis in Ukraine

The final event in a fund-raising campaign for Irish filmmakers supporting their Ukrainian colleagues will be taking place on Monday 16th May. The Light House Cinema will be host to a screening of Donbass, Sergei Loznitsa’s all too real award winning feature. A raffle and reception will also be taking place as part of the…

A quiet triumph in An Cailín Ciúin

A quiet triumph in An Cailín Ciúin

Director: Colm Bairéad Starring: Catherine Clinch, Carrie Crowley, Andrew Bennett Running Time: 95 minutes In an Irish film industry that is marching ever further forwards it can be easy to scoff at stories that look back to the past. Our touchy subject tetchiness to the ‘diddly idle’ at times causes a wariness in exploring our…

Philms in Phibs at Phizzfest

Philms in Phibs at Phizzfest

Phizzfest is an annual community arts festival which aims to bring arts and culture t Phibsborough each year.  It was established to develop an annual celebration of artistic life around Phibsborough, to highlight the rich diversity of culture within the community and to provide a showcase for local talent. Phizzfest 2022 takes place this weekend…