Editor’s Note Given current global politics I honestly didn’t think I would be seeing something from the Russian Film Festival anytime soon. From the 9th to 11th December, the Russian Film Festival will be hosted in Melbourne. Russian films are returning to Australia in an offline format. In 2020 the festival was hosted online and…
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Irish Film Festival Announces Online Program
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The Irish Film Festival Australia has launched its Online Festival program, which will stream online from September 30th – October 16th. “I’m delighted to be able to provide an online program to meet the needs of our audiences in far-off places in Australia and allow them to join our film community after our cinema festival…
Irish Film Festival 2022 – The Quiet Girl
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Director Colm Bairéad Starring Catherine Clinch,Carrie Crowley, Andrew Bennett Rated M Score 6/6 Also Known as An Cailín Ciúin A 9-year-old girl from a dysfunctional family goes to live with distant relatives for the summer. Living with a middle-aged farm couple, she discovers a new way of living. For those of you who might be…
Irish Film Festival – Steps of Freedom
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Director Ruán Magan Rated G Score 5/6 Steps of Freedom explores the extraordinary story of how Irish dance evolved and how it became a global phenomenon. Relying on historical records, scholars, practitioners and musicians to trace the history and development of Irish dance. Perhaps, just perhaps I should have at least watched a trailer for…
Irish Films That You Should Watch
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For those of you who didn’t get the chance to check the Irish Film Festival out while it was in the cinemas or you have the urge to check some films from Ireland here is a list of some films that are worth checking out if and when you get the chance. Redemption of A…
Third Screening Venue For Screenwave International Film Festival in 2023
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Coffs Harbour-based creative film and screen collective Screenwave has announced their the 2023 Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF), hosting 16 days and nights of film screenings, live music performances, and special events between April 20 and May 5 next year, with the limited presale round of SWIFF’23 festival passes now on sale. Helmed by husband-and-wife…
Irish Film Festival – Let the Wrong One In
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Director Conor McMahon Starring Karl Rice, Eoin Duffy & Anthony Head Rated MA Score 6/6 A young supermarket worker discovers that his older brother is a vampire and must choose whether to help him or slay him. A vampire movie is always a good fun idea for something to watch and this is the second…
Irish Film Festival – Redemption of a Rogue
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Director Philip Doherty Starring Aaron Monaghan , Aisling O’Mara & Kieran Roche Rated MA Score 6/6 A bible, black comedy about a prodigal son returning to his hometown to seek salvation for his sins. Before we get too far into things a brief moment of ‘yes there are times when I am that much of…
Irish Film Festival 2022 – Young Plato
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Directed by Declan McGrath & Neasa Ní Chianáin Rated PG Score 6/6 An observational documentary set in post-conflict Belfast’s Ardoyne, where a marginalized, working class community has for generations been plagued by poverty, drugs and guns. This film charts the dream of Headmaster Kevin McArevey and his dedicated, visionary team illustrating how critical thinking and…
Irish Film Festival 2022 – Love Yourself Today
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Director Ross Killeen Starring Damien Dempsey Rated PG Score 5.5/6 The film centres around the music of Irish singer songwriter Damien Dempsey but also turns the lens onto his fans. Every Christmas in Dublin, the crowds gather for Damo’s Christmas gig at Vicar Street. For many, these shows have become a cathartic ritual, a safe…