Past Events 2023

Free Film Screening ‘The Year of the French’

18 December. To mark the 225th Anniversary of the ‘Year of the French’, the French Embassy and Alliance Francaise Dublin present a special edit of the television serial film ‘The Year of the French’ (1982) directed by Michael Garvey and adapted from the novel by Thomas Flanagan.
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Night of Ideas 2023 - Dublin: Film Screening ’Green City Life’ & Discussion

13 December. The Night of Ideas is a worldwide initiative spearheaded by Institut Français celebrating the stream of ideas between countries, cultures and generations.
How can we build a greener city? Join us at the IFI
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IFI French Film Festival 2023

15-26 November 2023. The French Embassy in Ireland is delighted to partner once again with the IFI French Film Festival, the largest celebration of French cinema in Ireland. We are thrilled to welcome special guests Leos Carax and Sophie Letourneur to the Festival.
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European Book Club: Victoria Mas

9 November. Meet French writer Victoria Mas who will be discussing her multi-award-winning novel ’The Mad Women’s Ball’ as part of the EUNIC Ireland 2023 European Book Club.
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French Cinema at 2023 Cork International Film Festival

The 68th Cork International Film Festival, Ireland’s first and largest Film Festival, returns with an extended programme from 9th to the 26th November 2023. The French Embassy in Ireland is proud to support this year’s French programme including for the very first time a selection from Cannes Film Festival’s parallel section ’Directors’ Fortnight’, in the presence of its Artistic Director Julien Rejl. This year’s extensive programming also includes The Night of Ideas, culinary cinema, schools programme and the family gala.
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Beta Festival of Art & Technology / Novembre Numérique

2-5 November 2023. Beta is a new festival of art and technology critically engaging with the impact of emerging technologies on society. The French Embassy is proud to partner with Beta in presenting French artist Thomas Garnier and his work around robotics and 3D printing through the immersive installation Taotie .
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Short Shorts From Europe Film Festival 2023

Join us in Galway, Limerick, Dublin and Cork for an entertaining screening of European short films & vote for your favourite one! Comedy, laughter, drama & more: discover some of the best European short films! Admission is Free!
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[Digital Arts] Culture Night 2023: ’Painting Mirror’

Take part in this fun, interactive outdoor digital art installation presented by the French Embassy in association with the National Gallery of Ireland. A real-time digital exhibition that puts you in the frame of your own masterpiece on a grand scale as we project your portrait or landscape onto the historical Merrion Square façade.
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Tribute to French Artist Tomi Ungerer - A series of free events “In Memory of the Future”

Illustrators Ireland, in partnership with the French Embassy in Ireland & Alliance Française Dublin, are delighted to present a series of free events to celebrate the work and legacy of the legendary French illustrator Tomi Ungerer through talks, screenings and a collective exhibition.
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Bastille Day Ireland 2023

Join us for Bastille Day Ireland 2023 in Dublin or online.
Expect Music, Films, a sport Quiz, competitions & more. All events are free!
This year a special Film programme will run from 10-19 July. Experience French cinema, language and culture with our selection of movies. The programme features contemporary films, many comedies and explores topics as diverse as love, youth, travel, archeology, friendship and climate change.
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