FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
THE ACCOMPANIST
Zach Woods | United States | 2026 | 106 mins | Fiction
When nine-year-old Emily is removed from the care of her dementia-stricken grandfather by a rookie child-welfare agent (Aubrey Plaza), she is placed with the witchy, funny, and unpredictable Sylvia (Susan Sarandon). As the two build an unlikely bond, they find that forging a new family brings both risk and reward.
Screenings:
Monday, 16 November | 19:30 | St. George’s Mitchelstown
Saturday, 21 November | 17:30 | MTU Cork School of Music
CANTONA: FLOWER OF EVIL
David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas | United Kingdom | 2026 | 115 mins | Documentary
Branded unmanageable and forced into retirement at just 25, Eric Cantona seemed destined to become a footnote in football history. Then came Manchester United, where Alex Ferguson recognised the extraordinary talent beneath his rebellious exterior and channelled it into one of the most remarkable comebacks in sporting history.
Screening:
Sunday 22 November | 15:00 | The Everyman
CLUB KID
(Centrepiece Screening)
Jordan Firstman | United States | 2026 | 119 mins | Fiction
A hard-partying New York City club promoter sees his whirlwind lifestyle upended by the arrival of the 10-year-old son he never knew he had.
Screening:
Tuesday 17 November | 20:30 | The Everyman
I SEE BUILDINGS FALL LIKE LIGHTNING
Clio Barnard | United Kingdom | 2026 | 109 mins | Fiction
When friends drift apart, can shared memories still bring them together? In Birmingham, the destinies of five pals are challenged as life’s mishaps come in the way. With an incredible cast – Daryl McCormack (Bad Sisters), Anthony Boyle (House of Guinness), Lola Petticrew (Furious), Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders) and Jay Lycurgo (Steve) — and adapted by Enda Walsh, this profoundly touching portrait of a generation affected by Britain’s neoliberal politics brings joy and tears in equal parts.
Screenings:
Saturday, 14 November | 20:30 | Arc Cinema
Wednesday, 18 November | 20:30 | Arc Cinema
The Wednesday screening will include subtitles for Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences.
MINOTAUR
Andrey Zvyagintsev | France, Latvia, Germany | 2026 | 135 mins | Subtitled | Fiction
A high-powered executive’s meticulously controlled existence unravels when professional crises, global chaos (read: Putin’s invasion of Ukraine), and marital betrayal converge, pushing him toward a dangerous breaking point. Russian dissident Andrey Zvyagintsev adapts Claude Chabrol’s The Unfaithful Wife in this beautifully sinister political thriller, which dissects collective cowardice and authoritarianism.
Screenings:
Saturday, 14 November | 17:15 | Arc Cinema
Sunday, 22 November | 15:30 | Arc Cinema
The Saturday screening will include subtitles for Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences.
ROSE
Markus Schleinzer | Austria, Germany | 2026 | 94 mins | Subtitled | Fiction
During the Thirty Years’ War, a mysterious soldier arrives in a remote German village and claims an abandoned farm as his inheritance. But Rose (Sandra Hüller – winner of Berlinale Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance) is not the man she appears to be. Hiding her identity, she gradually earns the villagers’ trust, builds a new life and risks everything to preserve it..
Screenings:
Sunday, 15 November | 14:00 | Triskel Arts Centre
Saturday, 21 November | 17:15 | Triskel Arts Centre
The Saturday screening will include subtitles for Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences.
A TALENT FOR MURDER
Anton Corbijn | Switzerland, Australia, Italy, United States, United Kingdom | 2026 | 106 mins | Fiction
In 1995, young literary agent Edward Ridgeway travels to the Swiss Alps to persuade Patricia Highsmith to write another novel about Tom Ripley. The ageing author refuses, but proposes a different challenge: together they will devise the perfect murder. As their game develops, Edward discovers that Highsmith may not be the only one playing.
Screening:
Thursday, 19 November | 18:00 | The Everyman
This screening will include subtitles for Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences.
TENDER LOVING CARE
Mike Leigh | United Kingdom | 2026 | 107 mins | Fiction
Amy, a dedicated child-protection worker, moves back in with her lifelong friend Rosie, a social worker facing the pressures and frustrations of caring for others. As Amy’s personal life unravels, her friendship with Rosie and relationship with her ageing parents reveal a funny, compassionate portrait of love, work and resilience.
Screening:
Sunday, 15 November | 17:00 | Arc Cinema
Make the Most of Your Festival
Discover these films and many more in the World Tour strand at the 71st Cork International Film Festival. With screenings taking place across Cork City and county from 12–22 November, audiences can explore an international programme of bold filmmaking, distinctive perspectives and unforgettable stories.
Festival tickets are on sale now, with a range of passes available to help you see more for less:
Explore the full programme and book your tickets at corkfilmfest.org or via the myCIFF app.
