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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 1h

In this debut episode of the State of the Arts Podcast, host Des Doyle chats with Ciarán Donnelly, award-winning Director/Producer & co-creator of Kin, about the films that inspired him & much more.

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 3h

"Ten years on, this forgotten gem is well-worth digging up and experiencing anew: watch it late, with the lights down low..."

#31DaysofHalloween continues as Thomas Caffery gives his pick, The Hallow.

Check out the full list here: www.filmireland.net/film-irelands-31-days-of-halloween/

Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 3h

Ardán will once again be welcoming the TV industry back to the Radisson RED Galway on February 26th, 2026, for another great FÍS TV Summit where TV industry professionals at all career stages can listen to, learn from, & connect with one another. Check out the details here:
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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 3h

Serious Kids has signed a new deal with France Télévision for the first season of the live-action family thriller “The Unreal,” originally commissioned by RTÉ.

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The Unreal

Kevin loves watching TV shows - until they start watching back. When he accidentally unleashes the Pooka into the world, it's up to him to find it and send it back where it belongs Watch The Unreal on...

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 17h

"To see Ireland’s first female president cry on screen is as disarming as it is admirable. More human than the Iron Lady, and more matriarch than politician".

Carmen Bryce gives her vote to Aoife Kelleher’s documentary Mrs. Robinson.

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 1d

"The Ritual transcends typical survival fare, delivering a gripping tale that resonates on multiple levels..."
#31DaysofHalloween continues as Conor Bryce looks at The Ritual.
Check out his full list here: www.filmireland.net/film-irelands-31-days-of-halloween/

Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 1d

"Daire Collins’ Beo Faoin bhFód / Buried Alive is an extraordinary documentary that revisits the almost unbelievable true story of Mick Meaney".

Ronan Power digs deep in his review of Beo Faoin bhFód / Buried Alive.

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 1d

"One Battle After Another is a rollicking battle cry about the pain of adolescence and a world lost in chaos".

Michael Lee salutes the revolution.

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 2d

In the debut State of the Arts podcast, filmmaker Des Doyle chats with BAFTA & IFTA-winning director/producer Ciarán Donnelly(Kin, Vikings, The Wheel of Time). www.filmireland.net/state-of-the-arts-podcast-ciaran-donnelly-dir-wheel-of-time-vikings-co-creator-kin-with-host-des-doyle/

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 2d

"By interspersing abstract patterns with scenes from Welsh’s life, Reality Is Not Enough rejects the certainty of talking heads".

Naemi Victoria looks at the creative highs in Paul Sng's documentary on Irvine Welsh, Reality Is Not Enough.

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 2d

"Every artist will go through a point in the beginning of their career where they’ll produce a piece and then go: “What now?”.

Contributor and filmmaker Dev Murray shares her perspective on a emerging collective celebrating indie filmmaking in the capital.

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 2d

"The tension grows until the very last second - Life ends at its peak, as fascinating as it is terrifying."
Next on Conor's list for #31DaysOfHalloween is Daniel Espinosa’s Life. Read the full thing here: www.filmireland.net/film-ireland...

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 3d

"The struggles of a small-town pub in Tipperary are illuminated through traditional music in Molly Kiely’s powerful short documentary".

Matthew Briody reaches for the top shelf in his review of At the Bottom of the Reen.

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 3d

"Underwater is exactly the kind of movie that makes the Horror genre so enjoyable...who doesn’t love some solid sea-faring spookery?"

Next on the list is Underwater for #31DaysofHalloween

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to our talented contributor Yuliia Riabova, who has just won Newcomer of the Year at the IMRO AWARDS for her top notch work with Radio Kerry.

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 4d

"All the way down to the flat establishing camera shots and grainy news footage, Lake Mungo is one of the most authentic looking and feeling fictional documentaries around." Lake Mungo is the found footage pick for 10th October for Conor Bryce's #31DaysofHalloween www.filmireland.net/film-ireland...

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 4d

"The Shrouds is a fascinating exercise in late style from one of the defining voices of the last 50 years of cinema," Olivia O'Ríada reviews of The Shrouds, number 9 on our spooky list of films. www.filmireland.net/review-the-s...

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 5d

Listen live on Phoenix FM as our wonderful contributors, Conor Bryce and Ihinose Enebi, chat about Irish animation! live.phoenixfm.ie

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 5d

"The cast’s performances are strong, as expected, and the ensemble scenes are where the direction stands out".

Sarah Shojaei fails to find the sparkle in Ferzan Özpetek's Diamanti.

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 6d

Film Ireland’s correspondent Shannon Cotter @ucctalkingpictures joined the House of Guinness cast for a very special premiere in the Lighthouse Cinema two weeks ago.

Follow her journey here!

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House of Guinness Red Carpet: Day in the Life

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 6d

"There’s something really traumatic and vulnerable in that experience, so it meant a lot to be able to explore that in my performance."

With Girls & Boys currently in cinemas, Matthew Briody had the chance to catch up with the film’s star, Liath Hannon.

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 6d

"When watching this, I was struck by the contrast between daytime community and nighttime isolation".
After Galway Film Fleadh, what's next for indie film Solitary? Will Penn chats with director Eamonn Murphy and producer Alan Breslin.
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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 6d

"Brendan turned 70 in September. It’s hard to believe. He always looks like such a scamp. Maybe comedy keeps you young".

Author Aubrey Malone looks at the extensive creative journey of comic, writer and performer Brendan O'Carroll.

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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 7d

"The Company of Wolves’ cultural impact is profound, and still as relevant today as it was in 1984." Conor Bryce is curating a very special list this October, and number 8 is Neil Jordan's The Company of Wolves.
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Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.social · 8d

"It’s a cult classic with a scrappy charm... & sticks with you like the memory of a childhood ghost train ride – undeniably cheesy but still capable of giving you a good scare when the lights go out."

For #7, Carmen Bryce gives her pick: Silver Bullet.

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