Film: January’s Accessible Screenings in the Irish Film Institute

The IFI have announced their accessible screenings for January 2020: JoJo Rabbit, 1917, Bombshell, Waves, The Personal History of David Copperfield and The Lighthouse

JoJo Rabbit

Monday 6th (20.30), Thursday 9th (13.00)

A socially awkward member of Nazi Youth is horrified to discover his mother has been working with the resistance. An anti-hate satire which savages the anti-semitism of World War II and its contemporary parallels. Book now

1917

Friday 10th (15.40), Wednesday 15th (18.00)

Two British Lance Corporals are given a mission to travel across No Man’s Land to urgently deliver a message that will help avoid the slaughter of 1,600 troops who are preparing to attack enemy forces.  Book now

Bombshell

Friday 17th (13.20), Thursday 23rd (18.00)

Based on a true story, ‘Bombshell’ follows the story of three female Fox News journalists as they take on the former CEO after years of sexual harassment. Starring Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie and Charlize Theron.  Book now

Waves

Sunday 19th (20.10), Tuesday 21st (17.00)

An 18-year-old wrestling star faces pressure from his father, his girlfriend, and from himself in this critically acclaimed study of a family facing a barrage of very modern problems. An immersive cinematic treat.  Book now

The Personal History of David Copperfield

Monday 27th (18.10), Wednesday 29th (13.00)

Armando Iannucci’s breathless and hugely entertaining staging of the Dickens classic features outsized performances from a wealth of British talent including Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton and Hugh Laurie. Book now

The Lighthouse

Friday 31st (13.40), Wednesday, Feb 5th (18.20)

Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe star as two 19th century storm-blasted, lighthouse keepers trying to fend off cabin fever, paranoia and madness in Robert Eggers’s stylish psychological horror film.  Book now