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Stellan Skardsgård launches a Stellar line up for the 10th Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, 16th – 26th February 2012

Stellan Skardsgård launches a Stellar line up for the 10th Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, 16th – 26th February 2012

February 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

Acclaimed Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Good Will Hunting), kicked off the celebrations in Dublin today, 2nd February 2012, at the programme launch of the 10th anniversary edition of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.  Skarsgård was joined at the event by Amy Huberman, who is in the Irish feature film [...]

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Report: Netflix Launch

Report: Netflix Launch

January 10, 2012 | Comments (0)

With the launch of Netflix in Ireland, Brian Lloyd was at the launch and spoke to Reed Hastings, CEO and Neil Hunt, Chief Product Officer.

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Report: ‘Dreams of a Life’ Q&A with director Carol Morley and actress Zawe Ashton at the IFI.

Report: ‘Dreams of a Life’ Q&A with director Carol Morley and actress Zawe Ashton at the IFI.

January 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

The Irish co-production ‘Dreams of a Life’ opened in Irish cinemas on Friday, 6th January. Director Carol Morley and actress Zawe Ashton were in attendance at Friday’s IFI screening and participated in a post-screening Q&A. Film Ireland reports.

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IFI French Film Festival: The Minister

IFI French Film Festival: The Minister

November 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Friday at the IFI French Film Festival ended with a screening of ‘The Minister’ (‘L’Exercice de l’État’), Pierre Schoeller’s fascinating political drama charting a destructive lust for power.

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IFI French Film Festival: Louise Wimmer

IFI French Film Festival: Louise Wimmer

November 29, 2011 | Comments (0)

Thursday evening at the IFI French Film festival kicked off with a screening of ‘Louise Wimmer’.

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IFI French Film Festival: Black Venus

IFI French Film Festival: Black Venus

November 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

Abdellatif Kechiche’s provocative film ‘Black Venus’ screened on Wednesday as part of the IFI French Film Festival.

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Montreal World Film Festival

Montreal World Film Festival

November 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

Anthony Kirby reports from the 35th Montreal World Film Festival.

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IFI French Film Festival: The Life of Jesus

IFI French Film Festival: The Life of Jesus

November 25, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Prix Jean Vigo 60th Anniversay special programme of the IFI French Festival included the 1997 winner ‘The Life of Jesus’ (‘La Vie de Jésus’), Bruno Dumont’s debut feature, which screened on Tuesday.

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IFI French Film Festival: Lights Out

IFI French Film Festival: Lights Out

November 24, 2011 | Comments (0)

The First-Time Directors section of this year’s IFI French Film Festival presented the debut features of three filmmakers. Fabrice Gobert’s impressive ‘Lights Out’ (‘Simon Werner a Disparu’) was first shown on Saturday afternoon and had a second screening on Monday.

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IFI French Film Festival: L’Atalante

IFI French Film Festival: L’Atalante

November 23, 2011 | Comments (1)

Sunday at the IFI French Film Festival provided an opportunity to experience a bona fide classic on the big screen.

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IFI French Film Festival: House of Tolerance

IFI French Film Festival: House of Tolerance

November 22, 2011 | Comments (0)

Saturday was a busy day for the IFI French Film Festival

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IFI French Film Festival: The Silence of Joan

IFI French Film Festival: The Silence of Joan

November 21, 2011 | Comments (0)

The IFI French Film Festival continued on Friday evening with a screening of ‘The Silence of Joan’ (‘Jeanne Captive’).

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IFI French Film Festival: Declaration of War

IFI French Film Festival: Declaration of War

November 19, 2011 | Comments (0)

The IFI French Film Festival continued on Thursday with ‘Declaration of War’.

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IFI French Film Festival: The Bird

IFI French Film Festival: The Bird

November 18, 2011 | Comments (0)

The IFI French Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday with ‘The Bird’. Film Ireland becomes Film Française for the next 12 days to bring you reports from the festival.

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IFI French Film Festival Gala Opening screening of ‘The Bird’

IFI French Film Festival Gala Opening screening of ‘The Bird’

November 16, 2011 | Comments (0)

The 2011 IFI French Film Festival Gala Opening screening of ‘The Bird’ with special guest Yves Caumon kicks off 12 days of the highlights from Cannes and Venice, French classics, a special French menu and a host of industry VIPs.

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2011 IFI French Film Festival Comes to Town

2011 IFI French Film Festival Comes to Town

November 8, 2011 | Comments (0)

The 2011 IFI French Film Festival will bring the very best of French cinema to Dublin with a sumptuous line-up featuring work from the Dardenne brothers, Catherine Deneuve, Christophe Honoré and Abdellatif Kechiche.

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Report from Behind the Scenes: ‘Budget for Short Film’ talk

Report from Behind the Scenes: ‘Budget for Short Film’ talk

October 27, 2011 | Comments (0)

Eleanor McSherry reports from the ‘Budget for Short Film’ talk held by Limerick’s Behind the Scenes film network.

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Review and Photos from 2nd Underground Cinema Film Festival

Review and Photos from 2nd Underground Cinema Film Festival

October 12, 2011 | Comments (0)

 (The UCFF Award) Highlights of the second Underground Cinema Film Festival which took place in five venues in the seaside town of Dun Laoghaire on the 9th-11th September included an introduction to his film, In The Name Of The Father, by Oscar nominated director Jim Sheridan; Q and A’s with Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle, [...]

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Filmbase presents the Best of the West 2011 – Award Winning Short Films from the Galway Film Fleadh.

Filmbase presents the Best of the West 2011 – Award Winning Short Films from the Galway Film Fleadh.

October 11, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Best of the West 2011 is a chance for Dublin audiences to catch the winning short films from this year’s Galway Film Fleadh.

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3epkano to accompany ‘Pandora’s Box’ in IFI To Launch New Album ‘Hans the Reluctant Wolf Juggler’

3epkano to accompany ‘Pandora’s Box’ in IFI To Launch New Album ‘Hans the Reluctant Wolf Juggler’

October 11, 2011 | Comments (0)

To celebrate the launch of their new album, ‘Hans the Reluctant Wolf Juggler’ the IFI i welcomes back Dublin group 3epkano on Sunday, 16 October 2011 for a rare and very special performance accompanying a classic of early German cinema, G.W. Pabst’s ‘Pandora’s Box>

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Shorts Film Festival

Shorts Film Festival

October 10, 2011 | Comments (0)

Film Festival Fever hits RehabCare Dún Laoghaire this week as they host the inaugural Shorts Film Festival as part of Social Inclusion Week run by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

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10th Clones Film Festival Preview – 26th-30th October

10th Clones Film Festival Preview – 26th-30th October

October 10, 2011 | Comments (0)

(In Sunshine or In Shadow) The 10th Clones Film Festival will take place from 26-30 October. As part of our 10th birthday celebrations we’ll be pushing the boat out with an action-packed programme featuring new Irish & international cinema releases, interviews, documentaries, kid’s films, short films and nightly festival club with live music. Opening Night [...]

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Horrorthon at the IFI

Horrorthon at the IFI

October 5, 2011 | Comments (1)

Horrorthon returns to the IFI this Hallowe’en for its 14th year of screams, gore, laughs, sneak previews, classic cult hits and special guests – including screen icon Michael Biehn.

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Festival: Adaptation 2011

Festival: Adaptation 2011

September 30, 2011 | Comments (0)

Adaptation Festival is back. This year the festival celebrates John le Carré and the many screen versions of his best-selling novels.

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Ireland’s First Ever International Disability Film Festival Abära Commences This October

Ireland’s First Ever International Disability Film Festival Abära Commences This October

September 27, 2011 | Comments (0)

Abära, Ireland’s first ever International Disability Film Festival kicks off this October with a selection of stunning films from around the world.

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Preview of LA Irish Film Festival 29th September-2nd October

Preview of LA Irish Film Festival 29th September-2nd October

September 21, 2011 | Comments (1)

James Bartlett previews this year’s LA Irish Film Festival which runs from 29th September-2nd October

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Made in China comes to Dublin

Made in China comes to Dublin

September 19, 2011 | Comments (0)

Groundbreaking new festival, the Made in China Film Festival, kicks off today

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Review of ‘Guests Of The Nation’ at the NCH 11th September 2011

Review of ‘Guests Of The Nation’ at the NCH 11th September 2011

September 13, 2011 | Comments (0)

Rory Cashin spends an evening at the National Concert Hall for a special screening of the silent classic ‘Guests of The Nation’ accompanied by a new orchestral score by Niall Byrne performed by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. The programme also featured Andrew Legge’s experimental silent film ‘The Lactating Automaton’ starring Dominic West, with a live orchestral score by Liam Bates and live Foley performance.

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Increased Prize Money for Best Short Film at OFFLine Film Festival

Increased Prize Money for Best Short Film at OFFLine Film Festival

September 12, 2011 | Comments (0)

The OFFline Film Festival which takes place in Birr from Thursday, 13th October until Sunday, 16th October have announced a significant increase in prize money for Best Short Film.

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Raindance Film Festival to open with 'Another Earth'

Raindance Film Festival to open with 'Another Earth'

August 17, 2011 | Comments (1)

The Raindance Film Festival will run from 28 Sept–9 Oct at the Apollo Cinema in London’s Piccadilly Circus, with the Opening Night premiere of ‘Another Earth’ at Cineworld Haymarket on 28 Sept.

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