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GEALTRA (‘Wild Bunch’)
Set in the vibrant heart of Knocknaheeny, Cork, this documentary by Brendan Canty (Christy) follows a group of teenagers at The Kabin Studio, a youth-led creativity hub.
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Australian Premiere, Family Ties, In Cinemas, Irish History, Irish Language, LGBTQI+, Music, Online, Travel
IRISH-AUSTRALIAN SHORT FILM PROGRAM
A collection of short films that showcases stories shaped by the interweaving of Irish and Australian culture, through their producers, directors, actors or themes.
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JAMES CONNOLLY: WE ONLY WANT THE EARTH
This documentary reclaims the story of James Connolly and examines how it resonates in our contemporary time when democracy itself appears under threat.
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BURIED ALIVE (‘Beo Faoin Bhfód’)
A young Irish builder is buried alive in a builders yard in Kilburn in a bizarre publicity stunt in 1960’s London.
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HUSH-A-BYE BABY
A restored print of Margo Harkin's seminal coming-of-age film about a teenager’s unwanted pregnancy. Set in Derry in 1984, the film debuts a young Sinead O'Connor, who provided the soundtrack.
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FRÉWAKA (‘Roots’)
A folk horror tale, where a young palliative care nurse caring for a paranoid old woman in a remote farmhouse encounters the evil Irish fairies...or does she?
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DANIEL O’CONNELL: THE EMANCIPATOR
A fresh appraisal of Daniel O’Connell, one of Ireland’s most visionary statesmen, and a champion of human rights, whose legacy continues to be felt today.
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TRAVELLING BACK (‘Ag Taisteal Siar’)
Explores the rich musical heritage of Ireland’s Traveller community and its contribution to Irish music today.
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LISTEN TO THE LAND SPEAK
Celebrated writer and commentator Manchán Magan reveals the profound knowledge and wisdom contained in the Irish landscape and myths and reveals how it shapes our view on the world.
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TRAD
On Ireland's Wild Atlantic Coast, gifted musician Shóna rebels against her mum and traditional Irish culture and goes on a deeply musical adventure with a bunch of wandering musos.
