# Irish Film

This year

2023

# trailer watch

Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Apr 13th 2023, 8:30 PM

# ireland on screen

'People's perception of what an Irish film is, and the quality of it, has totally changed'

What’s making Irish film have such a moment in 2023?

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Mar 12th 2023, 5:10 PM

# Irish Film

Growth and impact of Irish film highlighted as Screen Ireland unveils its slate for 2023

Director John Carney and actors Charlene McKenna, Eve Hewson and Eva Birthistle were among the talent at today’s event.

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Jan 31st 2023, 2:04 PM

Last year

2022

# Irish Film

Olwen Fouéré, Clare Dunne and Hugh O'Connor announced for DIFF short film programme

The programme for the 2023 festival is beginning to be announced ahead of Christmas.

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Dec 15th 2022, 12:12 PM

# Irish Film

Irish language film An Cailín Ciúin hits €1 million at Ireland-UK box office

The film is Ireland’s entry to the Oscars Best International Feature Film category.

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Oct 11th 2022, 1:14 PM

All time

# Irish Film

Here is the full list of nominees for this year's (virtual) IFTAs

The online ceremony will be held in September.

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Jul 14th 2020, 9:29 AM

# Irish Film

Entire cast and crew of some film productions may need to quarantine prior to and during filming

The new protocol comes as productions were permitted to resume filming yesterday.

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Jun 30th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Irish Film

From coffee ads to Michael Collins - delve into the IFI archive while in isolation

Give up yer aul Netflix and Disney+.

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Mar 26th 2020, 6:45 AM

# the filums

Quiz: How well do you remember the decade that was in... Irish film?

Irish stars and studios were wowing audiences and winning accolades this decade.

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Dec 29th 2019, 9:00 PM

# Letizia Battaglia

A new Irish film tells the story of a female photographer who covered the violence of the Mafia

The Irish documentary Shooting the Mafia tells the story of photojournalist Letizia Battaglia.

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Nov 28th 2019, 10:30 PM

# unheard voices

Want to be the next Tarantino or Campion? The hunt is on for Ireland's undiscovered screenwriters

There’s a particular emphasis on people whose voices are not being represented fully on screen.

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Sep 24th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Soulsmith

'We made it for nothing, but it worked': After sold-out audiences and awards, this Irish film will screen on RTÉ tonight

Soulsmith, shot in both Dublin and Mayo, is the debut feature from writer/director Kevin Henry.

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Dec 21st 2018, 12:08 PM

# superbad

Here's why Jesse Eisenberg is currently sauntering around Ireland and sampling boxty in Cavan

One of the more unusual celeb sightings.

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Aug 11th 2018, 5:43 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you watched an Irish-produced film in the last year?

Gabriel Byrne has said people making films cheaply here doesn’t actually constitute an industry.

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Feb 16th 2018, 9:34 AM

# Irish Film

Black dresses on the red carpet as gender equality is put on the agenda at IFTA awards

Tonight’s ceremony took place at the Mansion House.

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Feb 15th 2018, 9:13 PM

# girls on film

The lack of lead actress nominees at the IFTAs perfectly demonstrates why we need more Irish films starring women

‘Just imagine a year in which he had five actresses with meaty roles competing for an IFTA. It needn’t be a pipe dream, you know.’

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Jan 12th 2018, 5:11 PM

# the irish abroad

It's not all glamour (but you might see George Clooney): Irish filmmakers on international festivals

We talked to Irish filmmakers and the Irish Film Board about why it’s worth it.

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Oct 7th 2017, 7:45 AM

# diversity

'We want gender parity': Aspiring female filmmakers to benefit from up to €400k in new funding

The Irish Film Board said these new initiatives will encourage new female talent to enter the industry.

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Jul 18th 2017, 6:35 AM

# filming homelessness

'The Taoiseach and Housing Minister really need to see this film'

Filmmaker Gerard Barrett spoke to TheJournal.ie about his new film, which tells the story of a mother and daughter in emergency accommodation.

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Jul 9th 2017, 7:00 PM

# coming of age

Everything you need to know about Handsome Devil, the new Irish film everyone's talking about

It’s the latest from John Butler, the man who brought us The Stag.

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Feb 10th 2017, 11:10 AM

# On the way

These are the next Irish films we're all going to be talking about

The details were announced this week.

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Jan 15th 2017, 6:30 PM

# small turkey

The baby from The Snapper turned 23 this year and don't YOU feel old?

Grand sized baby….

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Dec 27th 2016, 3:00 PM

# Irish Film

Here's why everyone is raving Young Offenders - the new Irish film set in Cork

The Young Offenders just achieved the highest opening of an Irish film at the Republic of Ireland box office this year.

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Sep 21st 2016, 6:00 PM

# a date for mad mary

10 beloved Irish films the world absolutely needs to know about

Listen up, world – we have some film recommendations.

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Sep 7th 2016, 11:31 AM

# truth commissioner

Dealing with demons: This Irish film imagines an Ireland in the near future

We spoke to the director and star of the Truth Commissioner.

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Feb 28th 2016, 8:30 PM

# Brooklyn Goes Hard

Saoirse Ronan's new film was a massive hit at the Irish and UK box-offices this weekend

Fair play.

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Nov 9th 2015, 5:54 PM

# blockbuster news

Irish comedy 'The Stag' is about to be remade by a major Hollywood studio

This is a big, big deal.

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Jul 17th 2015, 11:04 PM

# Ones to watch

'The industry is coming to Ireland in a big way': Bright future for Irish film with these talented graduates

Ireland’s future film-makers hope to stay in Ireland as the industry grows.

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Jun 20th 2015, 9:00 AM

# slan go foill

Last Late Show: 8 of the most memorable Irish moments on Letterman

Peter O’Toole on a camel, anyone?

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May 21st 2015, 7:15 AM

# ag chriost on siol

This sketch superbly sums up every Irish film ever

“Marry me, Patrick.” “But…you’re a Protestant.”

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Apr 10th 2015, 7:34 AM

# special delivery

Bring these Irish animation stamps to life with your smartphone

The stamps feature well-known Irish animations like ‘Roy’ and ‘Give Up Yer Aul Sins’.

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Mar 20th 2015, 1:33 PM

# Sundance

Irish actor Jack Reynor wins top prize at Sundance Film Festival

Reynor was honoured for his role in Glassland, a film by Irish director Gerard Barrett.

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Feb 1st 2015, 11:03 AM

# you're ugly too

Here's the Irish film set in Offaly up for major international prize

You’re Ugly Too stars Aidan Gillen.

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Jan 23rd 2015, 12:22 PM

# Syria

'The war has divided families more than decades of Israeli occupation ever did'

A newly-released Irish film documents the lives of people in Majdal Shams – one of five remaining Arab villages in the Golan Heights.

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Jan 17th 2015, 10:30 AM

# Irish Film

Will we be welcoming more celebrities to Ireland next year?

More films? More film stars?

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Oct 14th 2014, 6:15 PM

# standby

Zaytoon, Dublin Airport and Don Draper's wife star in this charming new Irish film

Also, Brendan Gleeson’s son Brian, who is the bulb off him.

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Oct 7th 2014, 1:21 PM

# the missing scarf

This Irish animated short narrated by George Takei is pure brilliance

The Missing Scarf was shortlisted for an Academy Award in 2013.

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Sep 29th 2014, 10:15 AM

# Irish Film

Film board defends Irish film in wake of controversial comments by Calvary director

John Michael McDonagh said that Calvary was “not an Irish film” and was critical of other Irish films.

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Sep 15th 2014, 1:27 PM

# patrick's day

Irish mental health film gets big break Stateside

Terry McMahon’s Patrick Day is headed for an LA screening.

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Aug 21st 2014, 7:44 PM

# Gold

Arya Stark attempts an Irish accent in new film, and it's not half bad

A modern-day Cú Chulainn.

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Jul 16th 2014, 11:55 AM