STOLEN in theatres now

Stolen

Margo Harkin’s STOLEN documentary uncovers the horrors of Ireland’s mother-and-baby institutions – essentially state- and church-run factories churning out children for adoption, shame and misery. Harkin interviews journalists, politicians, legal scholars and historians, but also poets such as Jessica Traynor, who read pieces about the pain of such places in the ruins that remain. We hear from sons and daughters who lived with mothers that survived these homes and are still searching for siblings who remain unaccounted for, and of course many survivors themselves. STOLEN is in theatres Nov 3rd 2023.

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THE WOMAN IN THE WALL trailer

The Woman In The Wall

Gothic thriller THE WOMAN IN THE WALL is a sensitively crafted, fictional drama series which examines the legacy of one of Ireland’s most shocking scandals – the inhumane institutions known as The Magdalene Laundries. Ruth Wilson plays Lorna Brady, who was sent to her local laundry/home for being pregnant at 15. The baby was taken from her by the nuns and, like the rest of the young mothers, she has never known what happened to her child. 

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Rising Star 2023 nominees

IFTA 2023

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the Screen Ireland – IFTA Rising Star nominees for 2023 ahead of the IFTA Awards in Dublin next month. The five Rising Star nominees are: Kathryn Ferguson (Director – NOTHING COMPARES), Danielle Galligan (Actor – LAKELANDS), Éanna Hardwicke (Actor – LAKELANDS), Aoife McArdle (Director – SEVERANCE) and Daryl McCormack (Actor – BAD SISTERS, GOOD LUCK TO YOU LEO GRANDE). Áine Moriarty, Chief Executive of IFTA, said: “These five superb individuals are a true reflection of the brilliant new wave of Irish talent who are proving themselves to be world-class screen professionals.”

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Irish talent shines at BIFA2022

Paul Mescal BIFA 2022

Irish talent shines at BIFA2022. GOD’S CREATURES, NOTHING COMPARES, YOUNG PLATO, IT IS IN US ALL, and THE WONDER are among the Irish titles named as nominees. Leading the nominations is Charlotte Wells’ AFTERSUN starring Paul Mescal, a poignant portrait of a father and daughter’s complex relationship. Irish Netflix drama THE WONDER also leads the way with 12 nominations. 

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BLADE RUNNER 2099 to be filmed in N.I

BLADE RUNNER 2099, a TV series based on the iconic Blade Runner films, is to be filmed in Northern Ireland. The series has been commissioned by the streaming giant Amazon with Ridley Scott, who directed the original 1982 BLADE RUNNER film, as executive producer. Northern Ireland Screen chief executive Richard Williams made the announcement on Tuesday.

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Best movies set in Ireland

Ireland has been the setting for many magical movies throughout the years. From classics such as IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER and THE COMMITMENTS, to quirky hidden gems like FRANK, to the undeniable charm of THE GUARD and THE SECRET OF KELLS, Ireland has formed the beautiful background. Our pick is FRANK, starring Michael Fassbender with a big fake head over his head.

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Tourism Ireland’s IRELAND

The rollout of IRELAND, the new film narrated by Liam Neeson, is a reminder that, after the many hardships of the pandemic, Ireland is open to visitors once again. the film follows writer Manchán Magan in the company of four Irish teenagers as they crisscross Ireland to visit some of the most iconic tourism spots on the island.
Sponsored by Tourism Ireland, the new film is directed by Shaun MacGillivray of MacGillivray Freeman Films and features immersive 3-D IMAX camera work that most tourism departments can only dream of.

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Ireland On The Box

RTÉ television turned 60 on New Year’s Eve, and RTÉ is marking the occasion with a special photographic exhibition at the National Photographic Archive in Dublin. Ireland on the Box explores six decades of television in Ireland, through entertainment, drama, sport, music, education and news and current affairs programming. Curated by RTÉ Archives, and supported by the National Library of Ireland, the exhibition tells the story of a nation through the television it consumed.

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VOICES OF IRELAND

Paying homage to the literature, scenery and music that has shaped Irish culture, the new series VOICES OF IRELAND will take us on a tour of the island of Ireland, where Imelda may will be joined by Ireland’s most illustrious, contemporary creatives; singers, musicians, spoken word poets, actors and writers.

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Rooney – review

It opened 63 years ago, just in time for St Patrick’s Day. Shot in Dublin with throngs of local actors, Rooney has the distinction for an international release of featuring an All-Ireland final – in this case the 1957 meeting of the hurlers from Kilkenny and Waterford.

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Seoda by Culture Ireland

Culture Ireland have announced an online festival running March 17-21, designed to celebrate Irish arts worldwide at a time when Irish artists normally travel the globe, presenting and sharing Irish culture on international stages. Entitled SEODA, the festival covers all art forms, from architecture to visual arts.

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IFI International is live!

The Irish Film Institute and IFI International have launched a brand new platform to bring the best of Irish film across the globe. Supported by Culture Ireland, the brand new IFI International streaming service will allow partner Irish film festivals worldwide to bring the very best of Irish cinema to audiences during the current pandemic.

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St Patrick’s Festival to stream worldwide

A national St Patrick’s Festival running for almost a week in the run-up to St Patrick’s Day will be broadcast for the first time this year on St Patrick’s Festival TV, a free online channel accessible worldwide. The online festival to celebrate Ireland’s national day, which was announced on Wednesday morning, will feature a series of events being safely created and recorded by hundreds of artists, musicians, performers, makers, creators and community organizations.

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Irish stars in 2021

As the Irish film and TV industry benefits from a global boom in demand for “watch at home” storytelling, our stars continue to make strong impressions with incredible performances on screen. Here are some of the upcoming highlights you can expect in 2021.

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