Scannánaíocht - Film
Ballina Arts Centre
Ballina Civic Offices, Arran Place, Ballina, Co. Mayo. T: 096 73593 E: ballinaartscentre@gmail.net W: www.ballinaartscentre.com
35 Shots of Rum. Tuesday 4th May, 8pm
35 Shots of Rum deals with the relationship between Lionel, a train conductor of African descent, his student daughter Josephine, and their neighbours, Gabrielle and Noe. The love story between Josephine and Noe is so understated to be almost invisible until the whole gang head of to a concert together and, while they dance in a bar, their feelings are revealed in front of Josephine’s father. This beautifully pitched movie features wonderful performances from Alex Descas as Lionel and Mati Diop as Josephine. Admission €7 (Seasonal Rates Available)
LINENHALL ARTS CENTRE
Linenhall St, Castlebar, Mayo. T: 094 9023733 E: linenhall@anu.ie
The Black Balloon. Tuesday 11th May @ 8.00pm
Australia 2008 97mins Language: English
Thomas is about to turn sixteen and start a new school but his main concern is his older brother Charlie, who is autistic. And with their pregnant mother under doctor’s orders to rest, Thomas’ responsibilities are increasing. And when a new romantic interest begins for Thomas, it turns out that Charlie has also become entranced by the focus of Thomas’ attentions. Avoiding over-sentimental or tragic excesses, director Elissa Down’s film is both a coming-of-age drama and an endearing and enduring portrait of a family who ultimately just get on with life, underpinned by a sensitive script and great performances by Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford and Toni Collette. Adm.: €5
ÁRAS INIS GLUAIRE
ÁISLEANN BHÉAL AN MHUIRTHEAD, BELMULLET,
T: 097 81079
Pictiúrlann Iorrais (Erris Cinema) showing
“The Goonies” on Saturday May 1st @ 2.00pm,
“Water Horse Legend of the Deep” on Saturday 15th May @ 2.00pm,
“Horton Hears A Who” on Saturday 29th May ‘ 2.00pm.
Admission €5 child, €7 Adult & €20 Family
WESTPORT FILM CLUB
Westport Cineplex. Wednesday the 5th of May at 8.45 pm
Departures
Dir: Yôjirô Takita, Japan, 2008, 130 minutes Cert: CLUB
Starring: Masahiro Motoki, Ryoko Hirosue, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kimiko Yo, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Takashi Sasano.
Language: Japanese
The surprise winner of this year’s Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, Departures tells the story of a concert cellist named Daigo who undergoes a transformation following the death of his father and the dissolution of his Tokyo orchestra.
Winner - Best Foreign Language Film, 2009 Academy Awards