Capital Irish
Film Festival
Co-presented with Solas Nua
March 3–6
This year's diverse slate of films includes 15 features, two shorts programs and three post-screening Q&As, along with a special screening of the inaugural Norman Houston Short Film Award winner, AN IRISH GOODBYE. The festival closes Sunday with music documentary WHERE'S THE CRAIC? with filmmaker Lauren Hakulinen in person.
Highlights
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2022 Norman Houston Short Film Award winner
AN IRISH GOODBYE
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Fri, March 4, 6:45 p.m.
In AN IRISH GOODBYE, after the untimely death of their mother, estranged brothers are fractiously reunited with a shared mission to fulfill mum's dying wishes — all 100 of them. This award-winning short precedes thriller HERE BEFORE starring Andrea Riseborough. |
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DOINEANN
Q&A with screenwriter Aislinn Clarke |
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Sat, March 5, 4:45 p.m.
A local retired policewoman joins forces with an investigative TV reporter in a race against time to solve the mysterious disappearance of the reporter's wife and son. |
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DEATH OF A LADIES' MAN
Sat, March 5, 7:30 p.m. |
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In this heartfelt romantic dramedy, a carousing college professor's life takes a series of unimaginable turns after he learns he may not be long for this world. Starring Gabriel Byrne (IN TREATMENT) and Jessica Paré (MAD MEN). |
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WHERE'S THE CRAIC?
Sun, March 6, 7:15 p.m. |
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In this joyful exploration of Ireland's music scene, filmmaker Lauren Hakulinen looks at why a small northern town has more live music pubs than anywhere else in the country.
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Oscar®-Nominated Short Films 2022
For the 17th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar®-Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered — Animation, Live Action and Documentary — this is your annual chance to predict the winners. The Academy Awards® take place Sunday, March 27. |
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THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD |
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Two Oscar® nominations: Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay
Joachim Trier's rom-com chronicles four years in the life of Julie, a young woman on a quest for love and meaning in the modern world. |
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Ongoing Series & Festivals
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2021: A Second Look
Through April 14 |
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This week:
BELLE
March 7–10
From Academy Award®-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda (MIRAI) comes a fantastical, heartfelt, animated story of growing up in the age of social media. Suzu is shy and unfulfilled, but when she enters the massive virtual world of "U," she escapes into her online persona of Belle, a gorgeous and globally beloved singer. When a mysterious creature breaches her world, she is suddenly catapulted into an epic quest to discover her true self. |
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Festival of Films from Iran
Through April 27 |
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This week:
BALLAD OF A WHITE COW
March 7–8
Mina's life is turned upside down when she learns that her husband was innocent of the crime for which he was executed.
ZALAVA
March 8 & 10
In the small Iranian village of Zalava, a young gendarmerie sergeant investigates the villager's claim that a demon is among them.
Co-presented with the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Art |
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