Date & Time: Saturday 11th at 3:30pm

Location & Tickets: The Gate Cinema

Details: Emily Atef / France, Luxembourg, Norway / 2022 / 123 mins

Starring: Vicky Krieps, Gaspar Ulliel, Bjorn Flober

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Synopsis: Hélène and Mathieu have been happy together for many years. The bond between them is deep. In this intimate and intense romantic drama, relationships are put to the test as Hélène takes the unusual step of departing for Norway when her health reaches crisis point, in search of peace and tranquillity. Unable to continue their normal sociable and happy life, she is determined to retain her sense of self, and find meaning.

“Krieps and Ulliel deliver their performances with unflinching conviction and intelligence, and it is deeply sad to think of Ulliel leaving us far too early.” – The Guardian.

Cannes Film Festival, 2022.

Winner Visages de la Francophonie Best Film Award: Cinemania Festival 2022.

The screening is dedicated to the great actor Gaspar Ulliel who died last year in a skiing accident. A number of Ulliel’s films, including A Very Long Engagement / Un long dimanche de fiançailles, have been screened at Cork French Film Festival. More Than Ever is his last film.

Date & Time: Saturday 11th at 6:15pm

Location & Tickets: The Gate Cinema

Details: Marc Fitoussi / France / 2022 / 110 mins

Starring: Laure Calamy, Kristin Scott Thomas, Olivia Côte

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Synopsis: Three fabulous femmes – Laure Calamy, Olivia Côte and Kristin Scott Thomas – star in the wildly entertaining new comedy from writer/director Marc Fitoussi (Folies Bergère, Call My Agent!) about estranged childhood friends who tentatively reunite for a trip to the Greek Islands.

Recently divorced, Blandine is struggling to get back to her life. Her former best friend Magalie, loud and fearless, resurfaces and imposes herself on a trip they’ve always dreamed of as teenagers: Amorgos, the amazing location where The Big Blue was shot.

When they reach their destination, they realise the dreamy holidays don’t go as they had planned since they have now a very different approach to holidays, and to life.

Starring three of the finest actresses working in the French language: who reflect all the warmth, intensity and contradictions of female friendship – the film is a humorous joy from start to finish.

Date & Time: Saturday 11th at 8:30pm

Location & Tickets: The Gate Cinema

Details: Lukas Dhont / Belgium, Netherlands / 2022 / 105 mins

Starring: Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne

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Synopsis: Winner of the Grand Prix award at Cannes 2022 and nominated for Best International Feature Film at this year’s Academy Awards, Close is an elegant, poetic and empathetic study of youth. Thirteen-year-olds Léo and Rémi are inseparable; they spend every waking moment together, racing each other on their bikes, staying at each other’s houses and playing in the surrounding fields. The older they get, the closer their bond becomes. However as they start a new school year, the pressures of burgeoning adolescence challenge their relationship with unexpected and far-reaching consequences.

With incredibly authentic and emotional performances from newcomers Eden Dambrine and Gustav De Waele, Close is as evocative as it is visually stunning. A powerful coming-of-age story, this profoundly moving portrait of male friendship offers a depiction of intimacy and masculinity that has an enduring impact.

“An exceptional film of empathy and vision” – BBC.

“A quiet gem of a film… Sensitive, graceful and impeccably restrained” – Total Film.

Oscar Nominee, Best Foreign Language Film

Grand Prix, Cannes 2022

Close is screened with the kind support of the Embassy of Belgium in Ireland.