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2026 Irish Film Festival Reviews (Part I)

2026 Irish Film Festival Reviews (Part I)

A review of Báite by Dymphna Lonergan Director Ruán Magan, acclaimed for his historical documentaries, brings us this murder mystery Báite, The Drowned (2025) available online as part of Australia’s 2026 Irish Film Festival and much appreciated by those who are unable to attend screenings in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. The screenplay is … Continue reading →

2026 Irish Film Festival Reviews (Part II)

2026 Irish Film Festival Reviews (Part II)

A Review of TESTIMONY by Karen Lochhead Testimony (1925), Director, Writer and Executive Producer – Aoife Kelleher; Producers – Rachel Lysaght and Farah Abushwesha; Cinematographer – Eleanor Bowman. Featuring Dr Maeve O’Rourke, Philomena Lee and Michael O’Brien, and other contributors. This confronting documentary tells the story of the fight for justice for the women and … Continue reading →

Irish Film Festival 26

Irish Film Festival 26

From gripping dramas and powerful documentaries to fresh new voices shaping Irish cinema,the Irish Film Festival Australia (IFF26) returns from October 8th until November 15th 2026 with its biggest program in 12 years. Continue reading →