Spirit of the Festival Archives - Cork International Film Festival

Spirit of the Festival

A Year of School / Un Anno di Scuola

Showtime: Wed 12 Nov at 20:30, Sun 16 Nov at 17:30

Arc Cinema - Screen 4, Arc Cinema - Screen 4

90 mins

Italy, France

Laura SAMANI

2007. Fred relocates from Sweden to Northeast Italy with her father, who has taken a new management job. Feisty and curious, she enrolls in the local high school for her senior year. She quickly becomes the center of attention, especially for three boys who have been friends for years.

Bearcave

Showtime: Thu 13 Nov at 17:30, Sat 15 Nov at 18:00

Arc Cinema - Screen 4, Arc Cinema - Screen 6

130 mins

Greece

Krysianna Papadakis, Stergios Dinopoulos

Argyro and Anneta live in a Greek mountain village. They are best friends. When Anneta admits that she’s pregnant from her lame cop boyfriend, Argyro challenges her to embark on an adventure to find a mystical bear cave. Before Argyro has a chance to confess her love, Anneta leaves for the big city.

Reedland / Rietland

Showtime: Mon 10 Nov at 18:00, Sun 16 Nov at 14:30

Arc Cinema - Screen 2, Arc Cinema - Screen 6

111 mins

Netherlands, Belgium

Sven BRESSER

When Johan, a reclusive reed-cutter, discovers the lifeless body of a young girl on his land, he becomes determined to uncover the truth behind this local rural tragedy.

Six Weeks On / Sechswochenamt

Showtime: Sun 09 Nov at 14:30, Tue 11 Nov at 20:45, Sat 15 Nov (Online)

Arc Cinema - Screen 6, Arc Cinema - Screen 6, Online Screening

99 mins

Germany

Jacqueline Jansen

After the death of her mother, Lore must deal with the COVID 19 pandemic in her small former home town in Western Germany, whilst navigating bureaucracy, red tape and traditional family beliefs, all the while finding a path to her own grief and paying her final respects.

Solomamma

Showtime: Tue 11 Nov at 15:30, Sat 15 Nov at 15:30

Arc Cinema - Screen 4, Arc Cinema - Screen 4

99 mins

Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, Finland

Janicke ASKEVOLD

Edith, a journalist in her 40s, chose to become a single mother through an anonymous sperm donor. When she unexpectedly discovers the donor’s identity, curiosity leads her to meet him on the pretext of an interview.

Strange River

Showtime: Fri 07 Nov at 18:00, Wed 12 Nov at 17:15

Arc Cinema - Screen 6, Arc Cinema - Screen 4

103 mins

Spain

Jaume Claret Muxart

Sixteen-year-old Dídac and his family are spending the summer holidays on a cycling trip along the Danube. An unexpected encounter with another boy changes the course of the journey.

The Girl in the Snow / L'Engloutie

Showtime: Tue 11 Nov at 17:30, Fri 14 Nov at 15:30

Arc Cinema - Screen 4, Arc Cinema - Screen 4

96 mins

France

Louise HÉMON

On the cusp of the 20th century, schoolteacher Aimée arrives at a remote hamlet located on the edge of the Alps. Soon, the winter grows harsher, and the locals grow suspicious of the young teacher.

We Believe You / On Vous Croit

Showtime: Sun 09 Nov at 20:15, Thu 13 Nov at 15:30

Arc Cinema - Screen 4, Arc Cinema - Screen 4

78 mins

Belgium

Charlotte DEVILLERS, Arnaud DUFEYS

Alice stands before a judge, knowing there's no room for error. She must speak up for her children and confront their father, as custody is being called into question.