5 Fascinating Documentaries To Catch At IFI’s Documentary Festival
Real stories, real people from Ireland and afar. From 10-14 September, The Irish Film Institute are hosting their annual IFI Documentary Festival, bringing brand new tales to an Irish audience. Ahead of next weekend, here are some docs that we’re currently obsessing over that you can catch in the IFI.
How To Build A Library
Date: 10 September
Time: 18:30
Directors: Christopher King & Maia Lekow
‘How To Build A Library’ covers the process endured by Shiro Koinange and Angela Wachuka of attempting to reinvigorate McMillian Memorial Library in Nairobi, Kenya. As the two attempt to steer the building away from its colonial past into a community space, we are given a look into Kenya’s history and its future. Followed by a Q&A with Directors Maia Lekow & Christopher King.
Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man
Date: 11 September
Time: 18:00
Director: Trisha Ziff
A somewhay biographical work of one of the most notable political figures of 20th century Ireland. Here, we see five years worth of interviews condensed into less than two hours, giving an uncesnroed version of Adams. This screening is followed by a Q&A with Trisha Ziff and Gerry Adams.
Beo Faoin Bhfód (Buried Alive)
Date: 11 September
Time: 20:50
Director: Daire Collins
The fascinating story of Mick Meaney, a Tipperary barman who was willfully buried alive in 1968 as he tried to beat the world record. Drawing on archive footage from British and Irish news sources, we are shown an eccentric figure endure a terrific challenge. This screenig is followed by a Q&A with Daire Collins, James O’Brien Moran, and Mary Meaney.
The Art Of Loss
Date: 13 September
Time: 14:10
Director: Carmel Winters
An abstract look at ageing and mortality from filmmaker and playwright Carmel Winters. Through recording the same landscapes every day for three years with her dog, Winters creates a queer and quirky exploration, radiant with love and meaning, of ageing and loss. Followed by a wide-ranging conversation with Carmel Winters and Lenny Abrahamson.
Motherboard
Date: 14 September
Time: 15:40
Director: Victoria Mapplebeck
Motherboard is a work shot over two decades. The work follows Victoria Mapplebeck as she self-documents her journey of single motherhood after being forces to leave her career in TV. Over two decade, we get a one-of-a-kind insight into the life of her son Jim and the process of motherhood. This screening is followed by a Q&A with Victoria and Jim Mapplebeck, hosted by David O’Mahony.
How To Build A Library
Date: 10 September
Time: 18:30
Directors: Christopher King & Maia Lekow
‘How To Build A Library’ covers the process endured by Shiro Koinange and Angela Wachuka of attempting to reinvigorate McMillian Memorial Library in Nairobi, Kenya. As the two attempt to steer the building away from its colonial past into a community space, we are given a look into Kenya’s history and its future. Followed by a Q&A with Directors Maia Lekow & Christopher King.
Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man
Date: 11 September
Time: 18:00
Director: Trisha Ziff
A somewhay biographical work of one of the most notable political figures of 20th century Ireland. Here, we see five years worth of interviews condensed into less than two hours, giving an uncesnroed version of Adams. This screening is followed by a Q&A with Trisha Ziff and Gerry Adams.
Beo Faoin Bhfód (Buried Alive)
Date: 11 September
Time: 20:50
Director: Daire Collins
The fascinating story of Mick Meaney, a Tipperary barman who was willfully buried alive in 1968 as he tried to beat the world record. Drawing on archive footage from British and Irish news sources, we are shown an eccentric figure endure a terrific challenge. This screenig is followed by a Q&A with Daire Collins, James O’Brien Moran, and Mary Meaney.
The Art Of Loss
Date: 13 September
Time: 14:10
Director: Carmel Winters
An abstract look at ageing and mortality from filmmaker and playwright Carmel Winters. Through recording the same landscapes every day for three years with her dog, Winters creates a queer and quirky exploration, radiant with love and meaning, of ageing and loss. Followed by a wide-ranging conversation with Carmel Winters and Lenny Abrahamson.
Motherboard
Date: 14 September
Time: 15:40
Director: Victoria Mapplebeck
Motherboard is a work shot over two decades. The work follows Victoria Mapplebeck as she self-documents her journey of single motherhood after being forces to leave her career in TV. Over two decade, we get a one-of-a-kind insight into the life of her son Jim and the process of motherhood. This screening is followed by a Q&A with Victoria and Jim Mapplebeck, hosted by David O’Mahony.
