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'Such a Cork film' - Christy gives city its close-up

"A good place to make films" - that's director Brendan Canty's Ireland tagline as his feature debut, Christy, opens in cinemas around the country.
Movies • 02 Sep

Christy deserves a place among the best Irish films

As summer 2025 takes its final bow, a film that deserves packed cinemas arrives on our screens. The warmth here matches anything of the last few months, but Christy has grit by the tonne too.
Movie Review • 29 Aug

Cork director 'floored' by top prize at Galway Fleadh

Brendan Canty, the director of the acclaimed new Irish film Christy, has told RTÉ Entertainment he is "floored" by the response to the coming-of-age drama and its Best Irish Film win at the Galway Film Fleadh last weekend.
Movies • 18 Jul

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

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