Special Presentations Archives - Cork International Film Festival

Special Presentation

Born in Flames

Showtime: Sat 14 Nov at 20:15

Triskel Cinema

90 mins

United States

Lizzie Borden

In a quasi-dystopian New York City, while a pseudo democratic regime rules through control and repression, various groups of women decide to rally troops to fight gender, race and class discrimination. With riotous energy and astute political vision, Lizzie Borden’s highly inventive cult film is a radical call to action that uncannily resonates with today. -- POST-SCREENING PUBLIC SQUARE: What Can We Do With Our Anger?

Cinema of Foresight - A Talk

Showtime: Sat 14 Nov at 15:00

Triskel Cinema

70 mins

The Irish Times' Donald Clarke and filmmaker Paul Duane exchange about the films that proved able, if not to predict the future, but to recognise forces shaping it.

Congo Boy

Showtime: Fri 20 Nov at 18:15

MTU Cork School of Music

95 mins

Central African Republic, France, Italy, Democratic Republic of Congo

Rafiki Fariala

In Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, 17-year-old Robert dreams of becoming a musician. A Congolese refugee living with his four younger siblings, he is already carrying responsibilities far beyond his years. But music gives Robert another way of seeing the world.

Dónal Gallagher Reads from 'Edged in Blue: A Rock 'n' Roll Odyssey with Rory Gallagher'

Showtime: Mon 16 Nov at 18:30

Gallaghers Pub Cork

‘Edged in Blue: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Odyssey with Rory Gallagher’ is a definitive account of his life in the music world, written by his brother Dónal.

In Conversation: Éanna Hardwicke

Showtime: Sat 21 Nov at 12:00

Arc Cinema - Screen 4

A son of Cork and acclaimed star of screen and stage, Éanna Hardwicke will participate in a conversation about his career to date and future artistic ambitions.

Persepolis

Showtime: Sat 14 Nov at 11:45, Wed 18 Nov at 20:00

Arc Cinema - Screen 6, Arc Cinema - Screen 6

95 mins

France, United States

Marjane SATRAPI, Vincent PARONNAUD

In the wake of Marjane Satrapi’s untimely passing, we revisit her autobiographical masterpiece Persepolis. Marjane comes from a long line of rebels. She is eight years old when the Iranian Revolution begins in January 1978. Many people in Iran, including her left-leaning, liberal parents, want the shah to step down from his position as leader of the country. There are constant protests, and although Marjane doesn't fully understand the situation, she wants to take part. She abandons her dreams of becoming a prophet in favour of becoming a revolutionary like Che Guevara.

RTÉ Lyric FM - Movies & Musicals with Aedín Gormley

Showtime: Sat 21 Nov at 13:00

MTU Cork School of Music

120 mins mins

Join Aedín Gormley for a very special broadcast of her Saturday afternoon radio programme, featuring the very best music from the world of movies and musicals.

When Sally Met Harry Live: A Theatre Experiment

Showtime: Fri 13 Nov at 13:00, Fri 13 Nov at 20:00

Granary Theatre, Granary Theatre

What happens when a classic romantic comedy is put under the theatrical microscope?