Chicago Irish Film Festival

Films from the land of storytelling

Don’t miss the 26th Chicago Irish Film Festival with the best independent films by Irish filmmakers celebrating diversity and creativity through short, documentary and feature films.

In Theater: February 27–March 2

Special Virtual Program: March 3–March 9

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February 27–March 9

In Theater

February 27–March 2

Virtual Program

March 3–9

Opening Night

In Theater: February 27th

Dead Man's Money

U.S. Premier

When Young Henry’s wealthy uncle starts courting “the Widow” Tweed, he starts to fear that he’ll be written out of Old Henry’s will. Conspiring with his wife, Pauline, and a chauffeur with a checkered past, Young Henry resolves the Widow Tweed never sees a penny of the inheritance he thinks is rightfully his, but their plan has dire consequences. 

The evening includes reception and screening followed by Q&A with director Paul Kennedy and actor Ciaran McMenamin.

Dead Man's Money film still

Paul Kennedy, Director | Aideen Hand, Producer | Conor Rothenham, DOP | Andrew Simon McAllister, Music | Cast—Ciaran McMenamin, Pat Shortt, Judith Roddy, Gerard Jordan, Kathy Kiera Clarke

Special Event

In Theater: March 1st

Aoife Kelleher, Director | Cormac Hargaden, Trisha Canning, Producers

Mrs. Robinson

Mrs. Robinson tells Mary’s story, in her own words, for the very first time – illuminating battles for justice and equality over half a century, on the streets, in the courts, at the ballot box and in backroom corridors of power. A reforming constitutional lawyer and senator in her early career, Mary Robinson detonated an electoral earthquake by winning the Irish Presidential vote in 1990. Later, as a crusading UN High Commissioner, she built a lasting legacy, fearlessly challenging perpetrators of human rights abuses all over the world. To this day, she exerts power and leadership as the Chair of The Elders: the independent group of global leaders (founded by Nelson Mandela) who work for peace, justice and human rights. 

Screening will be followed by a Q&A with former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson.

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