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IFI French Film Festival (Nov 13th - Nov 24th)
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Tickets are moving very fast for the 20th IFI French Film Festival, which opens Wednesday week, November 13th. Alongside our opening night gala of Céline Sciamma's Portrait of a Lady on Fire, and the Irish premieres of Xavier Dolan's Matthias and Maxime, Arnaud Desplechin's Oh Mercy! and Christophe Honoré's On A Magical Night, the festival will welcome director Cédric Klapisch for Someone, Somewhere, Vincent Macaigne of Pure as Snow and Happy Birthday, and legendary journalist Bayon for Oh! Les Filles.
Don't forget, we'll also be screening four films from the legendary Claude Sautet, and there will be a festival-wide tribute to the pioneering filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché (1873-1968).
You can buy tickets for all shows HERE. You can also avail of great value multi-film passes for 5 or 10 screenings - both are available in person or over the phone from the IFI Box Office (01 679 3477).
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Invisibles
When an urban shelter for homeless women in northern France is threatened with closure by the local government, the social workers employed there have three months to find alternative accommodations for the women in this heartwarming comedy.
Thurs 14th (16.00), Thurs 21st (20.45)
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Farewell to the Night
Catherine Deneuve stars as Muriel, who discovers that her grandson plans to travel to Syria with his girlfriend to fight alongside Islamic fundamentalists. Distraught, she enlists the help of a reformed jihadi to reason with him. From director André Téchiné.
Fri 15th (16.00), Mon 18th (18.15)
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Lullaby
A lawyer and mother of two children decides to return to work despite her husband's reservations. They find the perfect nanny in Louise who quickly wins the family over. However, Louise begins to display odd behaviour, shattering the peaceful household.
Fri 15th (20.40), Sun 24th (18.00)
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Sibyl
This stylish comedy focuses on psychotherapist and amateur writer Sibyl (Virgine Efira). When a patient, who's an up-and-coming actress, confesses to an affair with her famous co-star, it’s all too tempting, and Sibyl borrows the situation for her writing.
Sat 16th (15.50), Tues 19th (20.30)
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Who You Think I Am
To spy on her younger lover Ludo, Claire (Juliette Binoche) creates a fake social media profile where she masquerades as a 24-year-old. When she begins an online relationship with Ludo’s assistant, she succumbs to the allure of this parallel world.
Sun 17th (13.15), Thurs 21st (16.10)
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Amanda
A young Parisian, David (Vincent Lacoste), sees his life brutally turned upside down with the sudden tragic death of his sister. In shock and in pain, David must grow up quickly and take responsibility for his young niece Amanda (Isaure Multrier).
Fri 22nd (18.15), Sun 24th (15.40)
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Complete your festival experience with great French food at the IFI Café Bar
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Details of ticket prices, festival passes and membership
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More information about our special guests at the 2019 IFI French Film Festival
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Box Office: Call 01 679 3477 or book online at www.ifi.ie
Annual Membership: You don't need to be an annual member to attend any events at the IFI, but membership offers a host of great benefits. Click here to find out more.
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The IFI French Film Festival is supported by Airbus, Brooks Hotel, The Irish Times, RTÉ Supporting the Arts, Alliance Française Dublin, the Embassy of France in Ireland, Institut Français, Unifrance and Europa Cinemas.
IFI is principally funded by the Arts Council.
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