1988 Best Irish Short Film
Bread And Honey
Director: Edel O'Brien
Producers: Edel O'Brien
Ireland

1988 Highlights

• Opening Gala: (USA) Midnight Run, directed by Martin Best
• Closing Gala: (UK)The Dawning the last movie to feature the Late Trevor Howard and stars Anthony Hopkins
• Controversy arises over the screening of "The Last Temptation of Christ" by Martin Scorcese. Catholic Bishops are concerned over the screening of the controversial film and advise their congregation not to go and see the film. Protestors picket at the screening of the film. The screening of the film is delayed as audiences are subjected to handbag and security checks
• Screening of acclaimed film "Da" by Hugh Leonard