Films from the land of storytelling
This year is an especially exciting program that includes award winners, nuanced and interesting stories and films from first time filmmakers that cover everything from past Irish Presidents to future dreams of a united Ireland, from bog stories to immigrant experiences.
Join us February 27–March 9 and celebrate this year’s curated collection of independent films from the land of storytelling.
Our online program is a specially curated series of films that are not screening in the in theater festival.
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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 a pre-screening reception at BACKSTAGE located on level two AMC NEWCITY followed by screening at AMC NEWCITY14 with special guests director Paul Kennedy and actor Ciarán McMenamin.
Featuring: Turnaround, All that’s Carried, The Carer, Eldritch Karaoke, Dead on Arrival, Mír, Two Mothers and I Found a Place
Featuring: She Said ReJoyce, Letter, Next, We’re Blood, Worried Sick, Vinny, Polished, #Bog, The Wilde Sisters
Featuring: Dublin Short, Breakfast Roll, Packrat, A Lady of Paris, Kiki, The Big City, Settle Yourself and The Last of the Handweavers
Featuring: Peat, Beyond the System, Tough Love, Shadow Fable, Cat & Mouse, Homebird, A Simple Killing, An Ode to Tony MacMahon’s Den and Room Taken
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