The Embassy of Ireland is delighted to bring a wonderful selection of Irish films to audiences in Israel during Irish Film Week - from 12 to 17 March - at the Cinematheques in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa.
The programme highlights the diversity of modern Irish film from the dark comedy of “A Date for Mad Mary” to the powerful drama of “Viva”. It showcases the best of young Irish talent including director Mark O’Halloran (Viva) and actor Jack Raynor, who won the World Cinema Special Jury Prize at the 31st Sundance Film Festival for his performance in “Glassland”.
The Embassy supports a number of programmes which share experiences of conflict and reconciliation in Northern Ireland with Israeli and Palestinian audiences. We are very pleased therefore to bring two Northern Irish films, “The Wall” and “Born and Reared” which bring very different perspectives to the challenges on the long road to peace.
We hope that you will enjoy the programme.
Alison Kelly
Ambassador of Ireland to the State of Israel
