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IRISH FILM FESTIVAL BOSTON
Thursday, March 10th to Sunday, March 13th
The 16th Irish Film Festival Boston (March 10-13, 2016) offers an amazing range and caliber of contemporary Irish film. An added bonus this year, as part of the 100th anniversary of Dublin’s famous Easter Rising, is a presentation of nine “After 16” projects commissioned by the Irish Film Board (IFB) that present an interpretation of what it means to be Irish in 2016.
BITA is proud to partner with IFFB to offer two pairs of free tickets to three of this year’s screenings.
YOU’RE UGLY TOO
Best Feature
Thursday, March 10 @ 7:30 pm
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Will is released from prison on compassionate leave to care for his niece Stacey after the death of her mother. As they both head into the sleepy Irish midlands and attempt to be a family, they suffer a series of setbacks; Stacey is refused admission to the local school because of her recently developed narcolepsy; Will repeatedly comes close to breaking his prison-ordered curfew; and his attempts at being a father figure to her prove disastrous. As Stacey’s future hangs in the balance and Will must reckon with his own demons, they search for a new way forward together. (81 mins.)
Director Mark Noonan in person - Q&A to follow screening.
PLAYS WITH
MORE THAN GOD
Most Inspiring Short
A short comedy set in modern Ireland that follows the attempts of a pious doctor to uncover his wife’s suspected affair, but instead is confronted by the rigidity of his religion, the boundaries of his love for his daughter, and his obligation to resuscitate her lover’s husband. (9 mins)
Director: Kev Cahill in person - Q&A to follow screening. 10:00 pm reception to follow at Orleans.
OLDER THAN IRELAND
Director's Choice Feature
Friday, March 11 @ 7:30 p.m.
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Older Than Ireland is a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty Irish centenarians. Directed by Alex Fegan, Older Than Ireland features thirty men and women aged 100 years and over. Often funny and at times poignant, the film explores each centenarian’s journey, from their birth at the dawn of Irish independence to their life as a centenarian in modern day Ireland. Older Than Ireland’s observational style offers a rare insight into the personal lives of these remarkable individuals. (77 mins)
Director Alex Fegan -
Q&A to follow screening.
PLAYS WITH
CITY OF ROSES
Director's Choice Short
One Halloween night a smouldering suitcase was pulled off a bonfire in Dublin and thus was saved a true story of love, loss and hope. (9 mins)
Director: Andrew Kavanagh -
Q&A to follow screening. 10 pm reception to follow at The Davis Square Theatre.
PAT SHORTT RETROSPECTIVE
Saturday, March 12 @ 6:00 pm
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Pat Shortt will be present for a retrospective of some of his film work including the feature Garage by the 2016 Oscar-nominated director Lenny Abrahamson as well as the comedic short film Spaceman Three by Hugh O'Conor. Pat will be on hand to give some behind the scenes commentary on both films.
GARAGE
Josie (Pat Shortt) has spent 20 years as the caretaker of a crumbling petrol station in small-town Ireland. Despite loneliness and the fact that his neighbours treat him as a figure of fun, he is always good natured, absurdly optimistic and, in his own peculiar way, happy; he has his place - it might not be great, but its his story. Garage is the story of Josie's hapless search for intimacy over the course of a summer, which sees his little niche threatened and his life changed forever. (85 mins)
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Pat Shortt in person |
Q&A to follow screening.
PLAYS WITH
SPACEMAN THREE
Astro-geologist Dr. Glen Hosey is in space for the first time. His unusual method of passing the time isn't exactly compatible with the peaceful voyage the other two astronauts anticipated.... (12 mins)
Director: Hugh O’Conor
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Apart from the great screenings listed above, there are so many other great movies to see at this year's Irish Film Festival Boston. Click here for an AT A GLANCE view of the entire schedule, and you can purchase an
ALL ACCESS PASS HERE, which allows entry for the entire duration of the festival (March 10-13) as well as to the receptions followings the screenings.
Winners will be announced from Tuesday, March 8 onwards, 2 days before each screening, so be sure to check back for the winning announcements!
To enter the contest, simply fill in the form below.
GOOD LUCK!