Solstice
Galway Film Fleadh presents: Solstice
The events of 2020 have altered the trajectory of our film industry, and as we forge ahead into the future, the Fleadh is reflecting on the road we’ve travelled. ‘Solstice’ is a selection of films that chart a journey from the Irish ‘first wave’, right up to the millennium and the cusp of the modern day Irish film landscape.
Poitín (1978) directed by Bob Quinn
Anne Devlin (1984) directed by Pat Murphy
Atlantean (1984) directed by Bob Quinn
Reefer and the Model (1988) directed by Joe Comerford
Hush-a-Bye-Baby (1990) directed by Margo Harkin
Korea (1995) directed by Cathal Black
The Fifth Province (1997) directed by Frank Stapleton
The Gamble (1998) directed by Paddy O’ Connor
Country (2000) directed by Kevin Liddy
Bernadette: Notes on a Political Journey (2011) directed by Lelia Doolan
This programme is not a comprehensive history of early Irish cinema (for which would be required a far longer list of names and titles), but rather a curated selection of highlights, informed by availability of formats and screening rights.
Some of the films presented are celebrated as pioneering Irish works, for breaking new ground, or for cracking the international market. Others were made between ‘waves’, between film boards, between the pages of Irish film history. They are all deserving of reacquaintance with an audience. And the Film Fleadh is proud to make these films available to audiences worldwide this holiday season.
Updated**
Our Solstice programme has been such a hit with the Irish diaspora all over the world, we’ve added Tom Collins’ 2007 powerful emigrants’ tale, Kings:
Kings (2007) directed by Tom Collins
These films are available to stream until February 28th.
PROGRAMME PREVIEW: FLEADH 2022 OPENS WITH JOYRIDE
Galway Film Fleadh has revealed two World Premieres from its 34th edition, taking place this July...
Become a Fleadh Volunteer
The Galway Film Fleadh is now accepting volunteer applications for this year’s festival. ...
€3000 Marketplace Project Award
€3,000 Marketplace Project Award in association with Bankside Films The Galway Film Fair, in...
APPLY TO THE 2022 PITCHING COMPETITION
2022 Registrations are now closed Among the returning in-person events at this year’s...
APPLY TO THE MARKETPLACE AT THE FILM FLEADH
Registrations are now closed For queries email Annette@filmfleadh.ie The Marketplace at the Galway...
Q+A Screening of Doineann | Monday 6:30pm
The island mystery Doineann which premiered at last summer's Film Fleadh is in cinemas this...
LAST CALL FOR 2022 FEATURE SUBMISSIONS
Feature film submissions are open for the 34th Galway Film Fleadh, taking place from 5th – 10th...
Short Film Submissions Now Open
Short Film Submissions are now closed since Monday May 9th at 5pm GMT With three Oscar®...
Invitation to Tender
Invitation to Tender: Reimagining the Junior Galway Film Fleadh To research, reimagine and develop...
2021 Award Winners
On Sunday July 25th, 2021, the 33rd edition of the Galway Film Fleadh ended after another...