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Christy stars Danny Power in the title role

One of the best Irish films opens in cinemas in August

Christy, the Cork-set feature debut of Irish director Brendan Canty, will open in cinemas on 29 August following its award-winning world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival earlier this year.

Movies • 25 Jun

Benedict Cumberbatch at the Berlin International Film Festival - "Odd moments would just sideswipe me"

Benedict Cumberbatch tackles grief in his new film

Benedict Cumberbatch was overtaken by grief at unexpected moments while playing a widower in his new family drama The Thing with Feathers, the British actor has said at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Movies • 18 Feb

Christy will be released in Irish cinemas later this year

Cork film to have Berlin world premiere this month

Christy, the Cork-set feature debut of Irish director Brendan Canty, is to receive its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival this month with a deal already done for the international sales rights to the coming-of-age story.

Movies • 04 Feb

Francesca Scorsese and her father Martin Scorsese on the red carpet at the Berlin International Film Festival

Scorsese looks to future as he's honoured in Berlin

US cinema legend Martin Scorsese has said directors should harness technology to serve their "voice" rather than fearing it will kill their industry.

Movies • 21 Feb 24

Cillian Murphy stars in and is among the producers of Small Things Like These

Cillian Murphy's Small Things Like These Berlin-bound

It has been announced that the Cillian Murphy-starring Small Things Like These, an adaptation of the Claire Keegan bestseller of the same name, will open next month's Berlin International Film Festival.

Movies • 19 Jan 24

Éanna Hardwicke will meet the industry, press, and public as part of the European Shooting Stars programme at the Berlin International Film Festival in February

Cork actor Éanna Hardwicke is a European Shooting Star

Irish actor Éanna Hardwicke, known for his roles in the TV series Smother and Normal People and the film Lakelands, has been chosen as one of the European Shooting Stars of 2024.

Movies • 15 Dec 23

YouTube to host a free virtual global film festival

YouTube is teaming up with the Cannes, Tribeca and Sundance film festivals to host a global digital film festival this May and June.

Movies • 28 Apr 20

Berlin International Film Festival