In conjunction with the Town Hall Theatre, Subtitle Film Festival, is delighted to return to Galway to present some of its most popular titles for a weekend best of! Come and see popular, accessible comedies, thrillers and dramas, for a magical weekend of cinema.

After six years away, Subtitle are thrilled to return to Galway with a programme that captures what Subtitle does best: discovering the most exciting new European talent while celebrating the films that have shaped them. This year brings five Irish premieres—bold, intimate, award-winning new work from across the continent—alongside five modern classics that remind us why European cinema endures. From luminous debuts and moral thrillers to beloved favourites like Amélie, The Intouchables and Headhunters, it’s a line-up full of heart, craft and cinematic storytelling at its finest. They’re delighted to be back.

Don’t Call Me Mama
16th Jan 18:15 TICKETS HERE (Doors open 17:45)
2025 · Norway · Drama · Irish Premiere · 1h 48m
Premiering in competition at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Don’t Call Me Mama follows a high-school teacher married to the local mayor whose life unravels when she falls for a young asylum seeker. As love and power collide, Nina Knag delivers a bold, empathetic debut about passion, politics and moral awakening. Anchored by a standout debut performance from Tarek Zayat, this is sharp, courageous filmmaking at its most human. An Irish premiere.
Director: Nina Knag
Cast: Pia Tjelta, Tarek Zayat