#Cork Film Festival

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<p> 'Blue Road' director Sinéad O'Shea, producer Claire McCabe, Irish Examiner features editor Vickie Maye, and judge Hilary Rose at the gala awards night for the Cork International Film Festival which took place at The Everyman, Cork, on Saturday. Picture: David Creedon</p>

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'Authentic' Somalian tragedy and O’Brien biopic best of film festival

'All films in competition for best new Irish feature this year were testaments to the world-class stories being told by Irish filmmakers at this moment,' festival director Fiona Clark said

<p>Author Edna O'Brien, who died last July. File Picture</p>

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Film about life of Edna O'Brien wins best new Irish feature at Cork International Film Festival

<p>Aurélie Godet is director of programming at Cork International Film Festival. Picture: François Berthier </p>

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In Profile: Aurélie Godet, Cork Film Festival director of programming

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Cork International Film Festival 'is constantly innovating' says director Fiona Clark

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‘Rory would be so humbled by it all’: Dónal Gallagher on 1974 tour documentary

2020 Sundance Film Festival - "Sergio" Premiere

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Conclave star Brían F O'Byrne on his decision to trade Hollywood for a home in rural Sligo

Meet the people behind Ireland's thriving cartoon industry

With lists of awards and accolades –including Oscar nominations – under their belt, Esther McCarthy meets the people behind our thriving cartoon industry

Sat, 02 Nov, 2024

Rachel Allen on the gut-punchingly evocative power of food in film

From Rocky’s five raw-egg breakfast to Paulie’s meticulous prison dinner in Goodfellas, Rachel Allen discusses the evocative power of food in film with Gemma Fullam

Sat, 02 Nov, 2024

In pictures: Programme revealed for Cork Film Festival. Withnail & I star to attend

Cork International Film Festival unveiled an eclectic mix of Irish and international films at its programme launch on Tuesday

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Cork Film Festival announces closing film and return of star director

Acclaimed director John Crowley will present the Irish premiere of his latest film starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Feel the fear: Cork Film Festival announces season of European horror films at Triskel

Fear Screen returns after a popular first run in 2023.

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Cork International Film Festival: 10 highlights for Tuesday to Thursday

Cork International Film Festival continues until Sunday, November 26. Here are some tips for the next few days

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

Cork Film Festival announces winner of inaugural best new Irish feature award

'Prospect House' was selected from an eclectic shortlist to be named the Best New Irish Feature at the 68th Cork International Film Festival

Sun, 19 Nov, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Progress towards peace in Gaza requires listening to all sides

Diplomacy requires recognition of the philosophy stated by JFK 60 years ago: 'We must deal with the world as it is, not as we would wish it to be'

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

Meet the Filmmaker: Paul Mercier, director of Prospect House at Cork Film Festival

The Dublin director's brother Mel provides the soundtrack for the film being screened at the Everyman

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

Cork International Film Festival: 10 highlights for Tuesday to Thursday

Cork International Film Festival continues over the next few days with music documentaries, food events, drama features, and short films

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Cork Film Festival off to flying start with surreal offering at Opera House

The Irish producers and cinematographer of Poor Things were among those at Cork Opera House for the Irish premiere of the much-anticipated film

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Meet the Filmmaker: Alan Gilsenan, director of The Days of Trees at Cork Film Festival

Gilsenan has two very diffferent films showing at Cork International Film Festival

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

Changing times: Where have all the cinemas gone in Cork city?

Cork's film festival opens this week in a city centre without any mainstream cinema. The Gate will reopen again soon, but the entire sector has been under pressure from new technologies and evolving tastes

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Lights, Camera, Action! The best of Cork International Film Festival

Aoife Barry’s pick of must-see movies, cult classics, film/food pop-ups, film trails, and family fun at the 2023 Cork Film Festival

Sun, 05 Nov, 2023

S The maestro's mission: David Puttnam on his legacy, the left, and the future of film

Noel Baker joins the long-time resident of West Cork to discuss Oscar wins, the future of film — and the acclaimed producer’s role as patron of the Cork International Film Festival

Sun, 05 Nov, 2023

15 movies to see at Cork International Film Festival (Nov 9-26)

From international features to local documentaries and shorts, the upcoming film festival in Cork has literally hundreds of screenings to suit all tastes, writes Esther McCarthy

Sun, 05 Nov, 2023

In Pictures: The legacy of Cork International Film Festival

Marjorie Brennan looks through the archives and tells the stories behind the images of one of the oldest film festivals in the world

Sun, 05 Nov, 2023

‘I’m not there to take a selfie on the red carpet’: A year in the life of Cork Film Festival's director

What is Cannes really like and how are big premieres secured? Cork International Film Festival director Fiona Clark opens her diary to Noel Baker for a peek behind the scenes

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023

Meet The Filmmaker: Ken Wardrop, director of So This is Christmas, at Cork Film Festival

The Co Laois filmmaker's latest heartwarming documentary is one of the nominees for the Best New Irish Feature Award at Cork International Film Festival

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

Meet The Filmmaker: Paul Duane, director of All You Need is Death

The Cashel man's film has been nominated for the Best New Irish Feature Award at Cork International Film Festival

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

The Cinemile Podcast: Cork film podcasters on married life, living in Cork, and criticism

Mary Cate Smith meets the married couple who turned their love of movies into a hugely successful cinema podcast

Sat, 04 Feb, 2023

Big screen bonanza for Cork as Film Festival opens for 67th year

The highly-rated refugee tale, Aisha, kicked off this year's Cork International Film Festival

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

Cork Film Festival highlights: 30 tips on top features, documentaries, kids, etc

A first chance to see Paul Mescal's new film, some fascinating factual offerings, best options for children... we select some of best movies in the event's various strands

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Black Panther star Letitia Wright takes on tale of refugee woes in Ireland

Frank Berry's film Aisha opens Cork International Film Festival. The director tells Esther McCarthy about casting Letitia Wright and the research he did to ensure an accurate portrayal of the Direct Provision system

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

Ten films to see at Cork International Film Festival

Featuring 112 Irish and international features, Cork International Film Festival takes place from 10th-20th of November. Esther McCarthy picks some of the films to watch out for

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

Cork Film Festival reveals new patron and eclectic programme for 2022

Cork International Film Festival takes place in November, with more than 100 features and documentaries being shown in the city

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022