Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) is delighted to announce a brand-new season of curated films, ‘CIFF Selects Cine Club @ GATE Screen’ at The Arc Cinema Cork.
Cork International Film Festival is delighted to present a brand-new season of curated film previews and hosted discussions, presented in GATE Screen at The Arc Cinema, Cork’s dedicated space for indie productions and international films.
This specially curated CIFF Selects Cine Club will showcase five films handpicked by CIFF, including highlights from the 70th Festival in November 2025, which will be screened in preview each month, from February to June, ahead of their cinema release at The Arc Cinema. Starting at 6pm on the last Wednesday of each month, audiences will be invited to immerse themselves in unique and diverse stories, and visually stunning cinema from around the world.
All films will be introduced by CIFF Programmers, offering background and context on each feature (just like during the Festival), and there will be an opportunity for the audience to stay after the credits roll for a hosted Cine Club discussion.
GATE Screen – located in Screen 6 at our Principal Venue Partner, The Arc Cinema Cork – showcases curated indie and international films all year round, including its ‘Stories Without Borders’ strand. Championing independent filmmakers and supporting local talent, GATE Screen offers a truly boutique arthouse cinema experience, with beautifully coloured soft velvet seating, intimate décor, double sofa seats and in-screen tables, creating the perfect setting for this carefully chosen series.
CIFF Selects Cine Club @ GATE Screen Schedule:
- Wed 27 May, 6pm – Mr, Nobody Against Putin – SOLD OUT
- Wed 24 June, 6pm – We Believe You
Tickets:
- Individual films: €12.50 (€11 concessions)
- Under 25/Student: €7
- Festival Friends: 10% discount (automatically applied at checkout)
Booking
All CIFF Selects screenings take place at 6pm on the last Wednesday of each month. Tickets must be booked via corkfilmfest.org or the myCIFF app. Advance booking is recommended due to limited seating.
CIFF SELECTS CINE CLUB @ GATE SCREEN – MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN – SOLD OUT
6pm, Wednesday 27 May: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
David Borenstein, Pavel Talankin | Denmark, Czech Republic, Germany | 2025 | 90 mins | Subtitled
Be among the first to see this BAFTA and Oscar-winning documentary, part of CIFF Selects’ award-winning lineup. As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.
About GATE Screen @ The Arc Cinema:
The Arc Cinema is committed to honouring the legacy and preserving the spirit of cultural discovery and artistic exploration that defined Gate Cinema. For keen cinephiles and Cork International Film Festival audiences, GATE Screen also presents its ‘Stories Without Borders’ series, a specialised, curated film strand focused on bringing diverse, acclaimed international cinema, independent dramas, and documentaries to local audiences, all year round. Stories Without Borders films can be booked here.
