On Tuesday, the British Ambassador to Luxembourg, John Marshall, hosted a press conference at his residence for the 7th annual British and Irish Film Season that will take place between 21 September and 1 October 2016,
The programme will incorporate screenings of a total of 15 films from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man, spanning various genres,as well as two industry events. Of particular note is the number of Special Guests confirmed for this year's festival, to attend and participate in post-screening Q&As.
PROGRAMME & SPECIAL GUESTS
• Wed 21 Sep @ 19:00 @ Ciné Utopia #2: Opening Speeches & WHISKY GALORE (Guest: Gillies McKinnon, director)
• Thu 22 Sep @ 18:30 @ Cinémathèque: PETER & WENDY
• Thu 22 Sep @ 20:30 @ Cinémathèque: THE ISLAND AND THE WHALES (Guest: Mike Day, director)
• Fri 23 Sep @ 18:30 @ Cinémathèque: BLISS! (Guest: Freya Parks, actor, Montserrat Lombard, actor; Rita Osei, director)
• Fri 23 Sep @ 20:30 @ Cinémathèque: THE CARER
• Sat 24 Sep @ 19:00 @ Ciné Utopia #3: ADULT LIFE SKILLS
• Sun 25 Sep @ 14:00 @ Ciné Utopia #2: SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS
• Sun 25 Sep @ 19:00 @ Ciné Utopia #3: THE LIBRARY SUICIDES (Guest: Euros Lyn, director, via Skype)
• Mon 26 Sep @ 14:00 @ Cathy Goedert: Shorts Workshop (led by: Christine Morrow)
• Mon 26 Sep @ 19:00 @ Ciné Utopia #3: ATLANTIC (Guest: Richie O’Donnell, director)
• Tue 27 Sep @ 18:30 @ Cinémathèque: ILCC seminar on Ireland-Luxembourg co-productions followed by Reception & PROPERTY OF THE STATE (Guest: Kit Ryan, director)
• Wed 28 Sep @ 18:30 @ Cinémathèque: AFTER 16 (shorts)
• Wed 28 Sep @ 20:30 @ Cinémathèque: 1916: The Irish Rebellion
• Thu 29 Sep @ 19:00 @ Ciné Utopia #2: MAMMAL (Guest: Jesus Gonzalez, producer)
• Fri 30 Sep @ 19:00 @ Ciné Utopia #3: AWAY (Guest tbc)
• Sat 1 Oct @ 19:00 @ Ciné Utopia #2: Closing Speeches & Awards & SING STREET (Guest: Kelly Thornton, actor)
Full details are available on www.bifilmseason.lu , including ticketing (€8.80/adult ticket, €5.70/child (U12) ticket, €12 for the "1916" double bill, and €25 for a Season Special ticket for 5 films)
Photo (L-R): Ambassador of Ireland, Peadar Carpenter; British Ambassador, John Marshall; BIFS rganiser, Geoff Thompson
