In celebration of St. Patrick’s Festival, CIFF is presenting a free online programme featuring two films - one Irish short and one international feature.

As our nation comes together in celebration, we’ve curated a programme that offers alternative angles on the notions of national identity. Discover or rediscover the Irish gem Room Taken, which premiered at CIFF2023, and hear from director TJ O’Grady-Peyton as he reflects on his experience with the film, its awards run (IFTA, Oscars®…), and the importance of a country being a welcoming nation.

Adding an early summery vibe to the mix, enjoy Guillaume Brac’s joyful two-part film July Tales, Four boys, four girls, all from different countries. Beyond spending Bastille Day in Paris together, what do they have in common?

ROOM TAKEN

TJ O'Grady-Peyton | 2023 | 18 mins | Ireland

When a man, new to Ireland, experiences homelessness and needs a place to sleep, he secretly takes up residence in the home of an elderly blind woman, which leads to them forming a unique bond.

The screening of Room Taken will be followed by a discussion with director TJ O'Grady Peyton and CIFF Senior Programmer Don O'Mahony

JULY TALES

Guillaume Brac | 2017 | 68 mins | France

Two languorous summer days in Paris and its suburbs. Two thorny tales of romantic misunderstanding. In part one, Milena and Lucie, colleagues at work, take advantage of a sunny Sunday to swim at a leisure centre. In the second, Hanne, a Norwegian exchange student, finds herself having to deal with three would-be suitors.