Events Archive - Cork International Film Festival

14 Mar 2026

St Patrick's Festival 2026: Farmers!? + Q&A

Sat 14 Mar

Online Screening

St. Patrick's Festival

13 mins

Ireland

Freddie Leyden

After an Irish farmer's breakdown and death, his friends struggle to express grief. His ghost's appearance at an estate auction finally releases their repressed emotions in unexpected ways.

DJ Ahmet

Wed 25 Mar

Showtime: 18:00

The Arc Cinema - Screen 6

CIFF Selects

97 mins

North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Serbia

Georgi M. Unkovski

Ahmet, a 15-year-old boy from a remote village in North Macedonia, finds refuge in music while navigating his father’s expectations, a conservative community, and his first experience with love - a girl already promised to someone else. This charming and optimistic fable about emancipation is an audience favourite.

Romería

Wed 29 Apr

Showtime: 18:00

The Arc Cinema - Screen 6

CIFF Selects

114 mins

Carla Simón

In order to obtain a civil status document for her higher education, Marina, who was adopted as a child, must reconnect with her biological father’s family. Her mother's diary, which she has always kept with her, appears to bring the past back to life.

Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Wed 27 May

Showtime: 18:00

The Arc Cinema - Screen 6

CIFF Selects

90 mins

Denmark, Czech Republic, Germany

David Borenstein

As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment stages for the war.

We Believe You (On Vous Croit)

Wed 24 Jun

Showtime: 18:00

The Arc Cinema - Screen 6

CIFF Selects

78 mins

Belgium

Arnaud Dufeys, Charlotte Devillers

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.

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Festival Events

14 Mar 2026

St Patrick's Festival 2026: Farmers!? + Q&A

25 Mar 2026

DJ Ahmet

29 Apr 2026

Romería

27 May 2026

Mr. Nobody Against Putin

24 Jun 2026

We Believe You (On Vous Croit)