Ireland at the Oscars! Special Screening at the IFI to Celebrate Irish Nominated Films
To celebrate the achievement of three Irish films being nominated for Oscars, the IFI will have a special screening of all three films on Wednesday 3rd March at 6.30pm.The Secret of Kells has already proved to be a big hit during its Irish release and this event is also a rare chance to see the two nominated short films, The Door and Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty, in the cinema before the Academy Awards® Ceremony on Sunday 7th March.
The Secret of Kells
Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film, The Secret of Kells is a magical animation in which 12-year-old Brendan fights Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. The film was directed by Tomm Moore for the Cartoon Saloon in Kilkenny, the company he helped to found, and the film has recently secured a wide release in the United States for 2010.
The Door
The Door, directed by Juanita Wilson nominated for Best Live-Action Short Film, is a powerful tale of life, loss and death set in Chernobyl in 1986 and was produced by Irish duo Louise Curran and James Flynn from Ardmore-based Octagon Films.
Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty
Nominated for Best Short Film (Animated), Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty is a re-telling of the well-known fairy tale by seemingly sweet Granny O'Grimm before things go decisively off the rails. Directed by Nicky Phelan and written and performed by Kathleen O'Rourke, the film was produced by Brown Bag Films who are no strangers to the Oscars, having been nominated in the same category in 2002 for Give Up Yer Aul Sins.
The films will be introduced by Sarah Glennie, IFI Director, and the evening will be attended by members of the Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty crew from Brown Bag Films.
Tickets are also available from the IFI Box Office in person or on 01 679 3477.
Online Bookings: www.ifibooking.ie