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16th July | 10:00 -

Galway Film Fleadh: A Greyhound of a Girl, Awards, Let the Canary Sing and more

The Galway Film Fleadh is back with inspiring and entertaining films & events in Galway from July 11th to 16th!

The 35th Galway Film Fleadh will feature Irish Talent: New Shorts 8; Animation, Irish Talent: New Shorts 9; Docs, A Greyhound of a Girl, Awards, Let the Canary Sing at Town Hall Theatre on the 16th.

Screening;
Irish Talent: New Shorts 8; Animation at 10am
This collection of short films honours the creative backbone of Irish filmmaking: the animation sector. We feature the most recent work from established filmmakers as well as the best in new Irish animation from the country’s recent graduates. *Please note, this program is not suitable for younger audiences.
Featuring: His Dancing Shoes, You left your phone on your desk… and I don’t know how to talk to you, The Small Makings of a Storm, The Presenter, Pinokidoki, Breaking the Cycle, Animus, The “Blue” Treasure, Teacups, Stan by Me, Live Wire

Irish Talent: New Shorts 9; Docs at 12pm
This second group of Irish short documentaries covers a wide range of topics, each delving into some distinct disappointing aspect of our history and culture. Fortunately, these shorts shine a light on the possibility of modern solutions. *Please note, this programme touches on the topic of suicide and adult topics.
Featuring; Sticks & Stones, Cultural Medium, Falling, What is Freedom?

A Greyhound of a Girl at 3pm / Irish Premiere
Family animation, A Greyhound of a Girl, follows Mary who is 11 years old and has an insuppressible passion for cooking: she dreams of becoming a great chef. Her grandmother Emer, with whom she has a very special relationship, encourages her to make this dream come true. But every path has its pesky obstacles, and facing them turns into quite an adventure. Mary thus begins a journey across the barriers of time, in which four generations of women come together and get to know each other truly and deeply. Enzo d’Alò’s animated adaptation of Roddy Doyle’s novel is a delicate coming-of-age story, sprinkled with irony. With a cast that includes, Brendan Gleeson, Sharon Horgan, Rosaleen Linehan and Charlene McKenna.

Awards at 6pm
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Let the Canary Sing at 7.30pm / Irish Premiere
Let the Canary Sing chronicles Cyndi Lauper’s meteoric ascent to stardom and her profound impact that extends across her music, ever-evolving punk style, outspoken activism, and tireless advocacy.
Emmy Award-nominated documentarian Alison Ellwood follows Lauper through exclusive never-before-seen footage, candid interviews, and untold stories, as she fearlessly blazes her own trail. Having achieved chart-topping success with such enduring hits as “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, “Time After Time” and “True Colors”, Lauper continues to create and innovate, even winning a Tony Award for her work on the Broadway sensation, “Kinky Boots.” The film also shines a light on Lauper’s activism, capturing her unrelenting support for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights. Featuring interviews with some of Lauper’s closest friends and family members, including Boy George, Billy Porter, and Patti LaBelle, Let the Canary Sing is a celebration of one of music’s most groundbreaking artists.
Post Show discussion with Cyndi Lauper will follow

 

Photos courtesy of Galway Film Fleadh

Event Date
16th July 2023 - 16th July 2023
Event Time
10:00 -
Event Category Venue
Town Hall Theatre
Location
Woodquay
Event Address
1 Courthouse Square,
Galway
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Ticket Price
€10/9
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