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&nbsp;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&nbsp;July Tales, Four boys, four girls, all from different countries. Beyond spending Bastille Day in Paris together, what do they have in common? ROOM TAKENTJ O'Grady-Peyton | 2023 | 18 mins | IrelandWhen 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 TALESGuillaume Brac | 2017 | 68 mins | FranceTwo 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.

St. Patrick's Festival: Room Taken & July Tales (+A Conversation With Tj O'Grady Peyton)

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

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.

Room Taken

Conversation With Tj O'Grady Peyton

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.

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