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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
05.10.2025 09:08 โ ๐ 36772 ๐ 16598 ๐ฌ 797 ๐ 2347Israel has just arrested Greta Thunberg and many others.
Statement from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
โPeople of conscience have been abducted. The flotilla broke no laws. What is illegal is Israelโs genocide, Israelโs illegal blockade of Gaza, and Israelโs use of starvation as a weapon.โ
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As Nigeria gains independence from Britain in 1960, the experiences of two sisters Olanna and Kainene are charted in HALF OF A YELLOW SUN.
Screening with an introduction from Obumneke Anyanwu.
๐ Thu 2nd
โฐ 20.20
๐ https://ifi.ie/film/half-of-a-yellow-sun-with-introduction-from-obumneke-anyanwu/
The most horrifying event in our calendar, @horrorthon-fest.bsky.social, returns from Thursday, October 23rd to Monday, October 27th ๐
Featuring a fangtastic fright-filled programme and a very special Vampires Ball in partnership with District Film Club ๐ฆ
Boo-k now ๐ป๐๐ https://ifi.ie/horrorthon/
We are delighted to welcome Miriam Margolyes to the IFI on October 11th where she will take part in an career-spanning conversation with host @pantibliss.bsky.social following an exclusive screening of the short film A Friend of Dorothy.
๐๐ ifi.ie/film/miriam-...
Very exciting 25/26 school year ahead here @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social
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The trailer for the award-winning Irish film A Want in Her has been released ahead of the documentary's arrival in cinemas on 10th October.
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Gorgeous new restoration of Margo Harkinโs HUSH-A-BYE BABY screening this Wednesday, courtesy of the fab team in the IFI Irish Film Archive!
Not one to miss in cinema BUT is also available to stream across ROI on IFI@Home ๐ฎ๐ช and globally on IFI International ๐
(psst Sinรฉad also did the score btw)
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing on 16th September of Peter Dunn of the Radharc Trust.
Our condolences to Peterโs family and to his colleagues in the Trust.
Read more โก https://ifi.ie/2025/09/peter-dunn-rip/
Meet the undersung champion of porridge, the spurtle ๐
One of the most vital tool of any porridge maker who's worth their salt (or sugar ๐), learn about the art of porridge making in @dogwoofdocs.bsky.social's THE GOLDEN SPURTLE - opening in cinema today!
๐ https://ifi.ie/film/the-golden-spurtle/
๐ฃ #OneBattleAfterAnother is proudly presented in ๐ฒ๐
๐ฐ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ #70mm at the IFI from 26 Sept
Experience amazing visuals in Paul Thomas Anderson's latest star-studded, action-packed epic on Ireland's only 70mm projector ๐
Get Tickets Now ๐๐ https://ifi.ie/film/one-battle-after-another/
Director Daire Collins introduces his film BEO FAOIN BHFรD (BURIED ALIVE), which screens this Thursday 11th at IFI Documentary Festival followed by a Q&A with Daire, James OโBrien Moran, and Mary Meaney.
Book now ๐๐ ifi.ie/film/ifi-doc...
Enjoy the very best #IFIDocFest has to offer when you become an IFI Friend! ๐ฝ๐๐
As an IFI Friend you can enjoy:
โจ Two free tickets to a screening of your choice
โจ Invitations to exclusive events
โจ Discounts on food and tickets
โจ and much more!
Sign up today ๐ https://ifi.ie/friends-scheme
Part documentary, part daydream, part getting lost on purpose A SHOOTING ON BRANDON is a personal multi-layered film positions Kilkennyโs highest peak.
Screening at the IFI Documentary Festival.
๐
Sun 14th
โฐ 15.20
๐๏ธ https://ifi.ie/film/ifi-documentary-festival-2025-a-shooting-on-brandon-qa
The Irish Film Institute presents a landmark retrospective celebrating the extraordinary career of Margo Harkin, one of Irelandโs most courageous filmmaking voices!
From Wed, Sept 3rd to Sun, Sept 28th.
๐๏ธ On sale now - ifi.ie/margo-harkin
Set the alarms on your cuckoo clocks to Tuesday 9th at 18.30, as John Banville introduces our next Bigger Picture screening - THE THIRD MAN ๐ก
Book your tickets now ๐๐ https://ifi.ie/film/the-bigger-picture-the-third-man/
IFI Head of Cinema Programming David O'Mahony is currently attending the Venice Film Festival!
Keep an eye out for his festival highlights, coming very soon ๐
Don't miss out on our upcoming zine workshop with
@tinygreens.bsky.social, featured as part of Autumn Open Day 2025!๐๐โ๏ธ
Book your place at the Eventbrite below.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/autumn-ope...
Meet Pepper the Robot! ๐
We're delighted to welcome special guest Pepper from @ucddublin.bsky.social Innovation Academy to IFI Family Festival! ๐โจ
๐คณ Grab a selfie and learn some insights into robot life before our opening film SPACE CADET this Friday 15th ๐ค๐
Book now ๐๐ ifi.ie/film/ifi-fam...
The new poster for the 30th anniversary of Sense and Sensibility ๐
Back in cinemas across the UK, Ireland and select international territories from August 8 via Park Circus Films, the release includes an exclusive new video introduction from Emma Thompson and a special guest ๐
THE BOY FROM MERCURY screens on #35mm as part of IFI Family Festival ๐๐ช
This sweet and nostalgic fantasy set in 1960s Dublin, concerns eight-year-old Harry, who imagines he and his dog have been sent down from Mercury.
๐ Sun 17th
โฐ 11.15
๐ ifi.ie/film/ifi-fam...
BALLYMUN THEN & NOW โ A YOUNG FILMMAKERSโ COLLECTION screens for free as part of IFI Family Festival ๐ฝ๐โจ
Beware of horse bandits, banshee combs, and revolting robots! ๐๐ค๐ชฎ
๐ Sat 16th
โฐ 12.15
๐ ifi.ie/film/ifi-fam...
IFI Family Festival takes flight with SPACE CADET, the stunning story of Celeste and her guardian Robot, who both learn to cope with loss.
Come early for arts and crafts, and an introduction from Dr. Niamh Shaw, who will talk about her own space journey.
๐ Fri 15th
โฐ 18.30
๐ ifi.ie/film/ifi-fam...
In celebration of IFI@Home turning 5 years old this year we're introducing a new strand on our platform!
Introducing THE FIVES OF OTHERS, we asked Chief Film Correspondent at The Irish Times Donald Clarke to pick his preferred gems.
Check out the full list below!
๐ป www.ifihome.ie/page/fives-o...
'Scรฉal na Laoch' is streaming via the @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social archive. This fascinating documentary - funded by Sound & Vision - explores the establishment of Scoil an tSeachtar Laoch (โSchool of the Seven Heroesโ) in Ballymun during the 1970s.
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the great Seรกn Rocks, who uplifted and showcased the work of Ireland's artistic and creative community to listeners through Arena on RTร Radio 1.
Our sincerest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Nรญ bheidh a leithรฉid arรญs ann.
When vulnerable 17-year-old Christy is thrown out of his foster home, he moves in with his estranged older brother Shane, once troubled but now gainfully employed.
The preview screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Brendan Canty.
๐ THUR 21ST
โฐ 18.15
๐๏ธ ON SALE NOW - ifi.ie/film/christy/
