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2022
How To Tell A Secret: New film explores HIV disclosure in modern Ireland
Co-directed by Shaun Dunne and Anna Rodgers, the film looks at the reality of disclosing your HIV status in Ireland, using real-life stories.
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Nov 26th 2022, 7:00 PM
Aiden Gillen and more share memories of 20 years of Dublin International Film Festival
Emer Reynolds, Rick O’Shea and festival director of Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival Grainne Humphreys also share their memories.
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Mar 5th 2022, 8:00 PM
'He's done things on his own terms': The fascinating world of poet Pat Ingoldsby
A new documentary looks at how he started his career in RTÉ, how he coped with fame, and where his life is now.
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Mar 5th 2022, 8:00 AM
'Cynicism is easy': Can we still find some optimism in these difficult times?
Design visionary Bruce Mau on how his childhood in a poor Canadian mining town influenced his visionary work today.
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Mar 4th 2022, 1:00 PM
Trailer Watch: Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival special
We have trailers for films you can see at this year’s Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival.
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Mar 3rd 2022, 8:00 PM
'They were on their last legs': Behind the story of how Take On Me catapulted A-Ha to success
The director of the iconic music video, Steve Barron, talks about his role in giving the band a second chance.
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Mar 2nd 2022, 9:48 PM
Opinion: Ever heard of Baggotonia? Why I've made a film about this forgotten part of Dublin's past
Director Alan Gilsenan has made a new documentary about the history of Baggot St in Dublin. Here, he explains the inspiration behind it.
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Mar 1st 2022, 1:00 PM
Trailer Watch: Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival special
We have trailers for films you can see at this year’s Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival.
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12.8k
Feb 25th 2022, 8:00 PM
'Cinematic' documentary showcases Vicky Phelan's strength and battles
Directed by Sasha King, the film has been nominated for a Human Rights on Film Award at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival.
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Feb 22nd 2022, 8:00 PM
Emotional ghost tales and Dublin vampires: Meet the Irish directors putting their stamp on horror
The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival celebrates 20 years when it kicks off on 23 February.
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Feb 21st 2022, 8:00 PM
Lunchtime watch: Grainne Humphreys on film festivals, watching more subtitled movies, and her love of cinema
We speak to the festival director for Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival Grainne Humphreys about how it all works – and why she loves cinema so much.
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Feb 11th 2022, 1:00 PM
Sign up for our free lunchtime interview about Irish film with Grainne Humphreys
We’ll be chatting to Grainne Humphreys, festival director of the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival.
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Feb 10th 2022, 7:50 AM
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Trailer Watch: Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival special
We have trailers for films you can check out at this year’s Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival.
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7.3k
Mar 11th 2021, 8:00 PM
'I handed in my dissertation on Monday - on Tuesday college was called off'
Students from Trinity College Dublin have made a documentary about their lives during the pandemic, which captures experiences from across the globe.
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Mar 7th 2021, 9:30 AM
How a thriller documentary about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi felt the chilling effect of Saudi oil dollars
Filmmaker Bryan Fogel speaks to TheJournal.ie about his new film at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival.
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Mar 6th 2021, 6:00 PM
'If we were stopped by the authorities, we feared we could have been jailed or fined'
A new Irish documentary looks at the crackdown on LGBT+ rights in Russia. We spoke to its director.
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Mar 4th 2021, 10:30 AM
'For Sheriff Street to be seen outside of Ireland in a positive light, it feels like a dream'
Artist Gemma Dunleavy features in Playback, a showcase premiering at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival this Sunday.
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Mar 3rd 2021, 7:30 PM
The Irishman they call 'The Father Of The Cyborgs'
A new documentary looks at the work of Dr Phil Kennedy, who is based in the USA.
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Feb 25th 2021, 9:15 PM
Trailer Watch: Essential films by Black female filmmakers at VMDIFF
We have trailers for films you can check out at this year’s Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival.
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Feb 25th 2021, 8:00 PM
'I'm so lucky to have got it shot': Irish moviemakers on the challenges of getting their films on screen
In the run-up to Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival, we speak to Rachel Carey, AnneMarie Naughton and Eva Birthistle about releasing films in 2021.
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Feb 24th 2021, 7:30 PM
WIN: Tell us your comfort film for a chance to win a season ticket to Dublin International Film Festival
The festival runs from 3 – 14 March online.
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Feb 16th 2021, 6:48 PM
Reimagined Dublin International Film Festival brings new films and old classics as it moves online for 2021
The film festival, sponsored by Virgin Media with digital media sponsorship from TheJournal.ie, will run from 3 – 14 March.
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Feb 3rd 2021, 1:12 PM