Three stellar new releases grace our big screen this week with 2000 Metres to Andriivka, Late Shift and Oslo Stories Trilogy: Dreams. However, if you’re more in the mood for a classic, the boldly subversive, gay romance My Beautiful Laundrette starring Daniel Day-Lewis, returns this week for it’s fortieth anniversary.
Meanwhile, a whole treasure trove of other queer cinematic gems are waiting to be discovered with GAZE Film Festival happening at the IFI this week! Highlights include High Art on Friday 1st, aemi presents: A Body to Live In on Sunday 3rd, and Scannáin Aiteach on Monday 4th.
Looking for something to do with the younger film fans in your life? The IFI Family Festival takes place from August 15th – 17th with a whole host of fantastic family films and creative activities to enjoy across the weekend. Tickets are on sale now!
OPENING THIS WEEK AT THE IFI
2000 METERS TO ANDRIIVKA
dir. Mstyslav Chernov
A Ukrainian platoon traverse through a stretch of heavily fortified forest on their mission to liberate the village of Andriivka.
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LATE SHIFT
dir. Petra Biondina Volpe
In a busy Swiss hospital, dedicated surgical nurse Floria’s shift becomes a tense and urgent race against the clock.
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MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE
dir. Stephen Frears
Omar, a closeted Pakistani, enlists Johnny to help him renovate and make a success of his uncle’s run-down laundrette.
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OSLO STORIES TRILOGY: DREAMS
dir. Dag Johan Haugerud
When her mother and grandmother discover Johanne’s infatuation with her teacher, each woman confronts their own unfulfilled dreams.
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ALSO SCREENING AT THE IFI
Archive at Lunchtime
Amadeus
Barry Lyndon
Friendship
IRISH FOCUS: DREAMTOWN
Thu 14th, 18.30
Mickey Richards (Anthony Murphy), a delusional, ageing rocker who never realised his dreams, decides it’s time to reconnect with his adult son Alan (Cian Hyland), but his clumsy attempts to impress only drive a deeper wedge between them.
Join us in less than a fortnight for this month’s Irish Focus – Dreamtown, followed by a Q&A with writer/director Steven McKenna, Anthony Murphy, and cinematographer Jaro Waldeck.
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