Irish Voices Archives - Cork International Film Festival

Irish Voices

Chris Kent Goes Offline

Showtime: Wed 18 Nov at 20:45

Everyman

65 mins

Ireland

David Murphy

Chris Kent Goes Offline follows Cork comedian Chris Kent as he gives up his smartphone and the internet entirely while preparing for his latest stand-up tour. This entertaining and insightful feature documentary offers a behind-the-scenes companion to his hugely popular stand-up show Offline, exploring our increasingly complicated relationship with technology through Chris's trademark humour and honesty.

Dord - A Film about Peadar Ó Riada (Scannán Faoi Pheadar Ó Riada)

Showtime: Fri 20 Nov at 18:15

Triskel Cinema

70 mins

Ireland

Feilimí O'Connor

A collective portrait of Peadar Ó Riada, one of Ireland's most distinctive musicians, composers and broadcasters, whose life and work are deeply rooted in Cúil Aodha and Cork. The film features Martin Hayes, Cór Chúil Aodha and the late Glen Hansard, in his last filmed appearance.

Jimmy

Showtime: Sat 21 Nov at 20:15

MTU Cork School of Music

120 mins

Ireland, United States

Aaron Burns

Before he became the beloved face of Hollywood, James Stewart was a rising star whose life changed dramatically when he enlisted to serve in World War II. Jimmy follows the actor through combat, its aftermath and the transformative return home that would lead him to his most iconic role.

Joe Bonamassa - The Spirit of Rory

Showtime: Wed 18 Nov at 18:00

Everyman

70 mins

Ireland

The Body is Water

Showtime: Sat 21 Nov at 14:30

Everyman

116 mins

Ireland

Vicky Wight

A grieving American man (Isiah Whitlock Jr.), yearning to disappear, travels to a small village in Ireland's West Cork, where he discovers a close-knit community, an eccentric young woman, and her curious dog refuse to let him fade away.

The Flotilla

Showtime: Thu 19 Nov at 21:00

Triskel Cinema

75 mins

Ireland

Jamie Goldrick

An exclusive preview of the upcoming TG4 documentary about the 2026 Flotilla mission as it attempts to bring humanitarian aid to the shores of Gaza. An réamhthaispeántais speisialta ar clár faisnéise TG4 faoin misean mionchabhlaigh 2026 agus é ag iarraidh cabhair dhaonnúil a thabhairt go Gaza.