Ahead of the re-release of Michael Collins in a new digital format, director Neil Jordan and over 400 cast members will attend a special 20th anniversary screening of the movie at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival on February 20.
The 1996 movie starred Liam Neeson as the charismatic Cork rebel and politician and Dublin's Savoy Cinema will host the 20th anniversary screening with special guests Jordan and acclaimed cinematographer Chris Menges, followed by an on-stage Q&A. The celebration will also be attended by some of the 4000 extras who took part in the film.
“I’m thrilled to be able to programme Michael Collins in the Audi Dublin International Film Festival," said Festival Director Grainne Humphreys. "Everyone remembers the excitement in Dublin when it was being filmed and so many people were part of it as extras.
"The resulting film was and is the great film of the period from Neil Jordan at the height of his film making powers. I expect it will resonate with the festival audience just as beautifully as it did 20 years ago.”
Michael Collins will be released nationwide in cinemas in a new digital format on March 18.
