Josephine
Fri 6th Nov | 20:15 | Pálás 1
2026 | USA | 110′ | Sexual Assault, Trauma, Family, Child Trauma | Irish Premiere | 16+
Winner of both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Beth De Araujo’s extraordinary, harrowing drama Josephine has its Irish Premiere at GENERATION Fleadh. After witnessing a violent sexual assault in Golden Gate Park, 8-year-old Josephine struggles to come to terms with the world around her. Faced with the evils of society for the first time, Josephine begins lashing out against those around her, with her parents helpless to console her. Starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, Josephine portrays a thought-provoking and vital exploration of emotional trauma.
This film has distressing themes and is not suitable for anyone under the age of 16
This screening will be followed by a discussion about depicting trauma on screen with Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapist, Martha McKeon Lynch.
Director: Beth De Araujo