Liam Neeson is returning to his roots by narrating a big screen documentary, IRELAND, that will play in IMAX and other giant screen theaters from February 11 across the U.S., Canada, and Ireland. The pic follows Irish writer Manchán Magan on a cross-country adventure exploring the island of Ireland’s history, culture and stunning landscapes, connecting people of Irish descent from around the world to their land, language, and stories along the way.
A film shot in Kerry has taken a step towards potential Oscar glory this week after it was named as winner of the ‘Best Irish Short’ Foyle Film Festival in Derry. The film, entitled SHIP OF SOULS, was the winner of the Kerry Short Film Bursary in 2020 and as a a result of its win in Derry this week, it means that the film – shot in Castlegregory – is now eligible to be considered for both the BAFTAs and the Academy Awards.
Watch BELFAST from home! The most talked about Irish film of 2021 is now available to screen from home. Kenneth Branagh’s BELFAST is now available for UHD rental on YouTube. The film is a poignant story of love, laughter and loss in one boy’s childhood, amid the music and social tumult of the late 1960’s Northern Ireland.
One of the best Irish movies ever made has just been added to Netflix. Released in 2017 and co-produced by Element Pictures and Screen Ireland, the psychological horror-thriller THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER reunited Colin Farrell with Yorgos Lanthimos, the director of The Lobster.
In the 25 years since premiering the film has gone on to become – for better or worse – a classic of Irish cinema, even topping The Independent’s list of Top 50 Irish Films You Must See. However, looking back, there’s no doubt the film is somewhat of an anomaly: an Irish production, made with Hollywood money and a bona-fide Hollywood star in Julia Roberts, and all the while telling a very specific Irish story.
A Belfast-born actress has spoken about being proud of owning her accent ahead of her new role in an upcoming BBC series. North Belfast actress Kerri Quinn, 38, plays the role of Sergeant Marlene Pettigrew in BBC Northern Ireland’s new police drama series, HOPE STREET.
Irish actress Aisling Franciosi is set to star alongside Sandra Bullock in a new film called THE UNFORGIVABLE. The movie sees Hollywood actress Sandra play a woman who, after being released from prison, realises no one is ready to forgive her violent crimes and sets off in search of her estranged sister – played by Dublin native Aisling.
Irish actor Dónall Ó Héalai will be honoured at next year’s Oscar Wilde Awards. The annual awards ceremony is held by the US-Ireland Alliance to celebrate the contribution Ireland makes to film, television and music. The 34-year-old Galway-born star will be presented with the Wilde Card Award, which is regularly presented to up-and-coming talent, at next year’s ceremony.