The Irish Film Institute is Ireland’s national cultural institution for film & provides audiences with access to the finest independent, Irish & international cinema; it preserves & promotes Ireland’s moving image heritage through the Irish Film Archive, & provides opportunities for audiences of all ages & backgrounds to learn & critically engage with film. The IFI delivers the best of international & Irish film culture through a programme of new releases, seasons, festivals & events.
Amanda has painted in isolation for years, using art as both expression and refuge. Now, she must face the challenge of speaking out about a painful past she wishes to leave behind, in front of a world that silenced her before. Mutale Kampuni reviews.
The IFI’s Digital Restoration Project is giving classic films a new lease of life. Senan Jennings takes a look behind the scenes at the painstaking work involved in restoring Into the West for a modern audience.
Yuliia Riabova chats to the team behind this showcase of modern Ukrainian cinema. Untold Ukraine highlights stories of resilience, bringing powerful, contemporary voices and cultural perspectives to Irish audiences.
Rebecca Zlotowski chats about building her career, her creative process and finally getting to work with Jodie Foster.
Filmmaker Caveh Zahedi reimagines Joyce’s Ulysses as a 24-part contemporary odyssey set in New York, blending performance, autobiography and experimentation at Bloomsday Film Festival.
Filmmaker Alan Gilsenan reflects on a four-decade career, creative instincts and a life in film.