Kilcullen Bridge Cinema, supported by Kildare County Council, will host a film season commencing Wednesday January 29^th to celebrate the legacy of Saint Brigid. Now in its second year the Brigid Film Season runs for the month of February and will screen a series of films that depict the values Brigid represented. The films include acclaimed Irish and international titles which explore themes of female leadership, courage, equality, peace and social justice. The film season is planned to appeal to a diverse audience and contribute to an increased awareness of Brigid and an appreciation of her legacy. On opening night January 29^th there will be a special reception with refreshments. Guest speaker will be Cllr. Tracey O’ Dwyer.

MRS ROBINSON 

Wednesday January 29th – 8pm

Mrs Robinson is a documentary directed by Aoife Kelleher. It tells the story of how young Mary Bourke from Ballina, County Mayo became Irelands first female President in 1990. A reforming constitutional lawyer and senator in her early career, Mary held the presidency for seven eventful years, championing women’s rights in Ireland and laying the foundations for the Irish Peace Process. Later, she became UN High Commissioner and is celebrated for fearlessly challenging perpetrators of human rights abuses all over the world. To this day, she exerts power and leadership as the Chair of The Elders; the independent group of global leaders who work for peace, justice and human rights. Featuring Mary Robinson, Vladimir Zelenskiy, Richard Branson.

FILM INFO:94 minutes, Ireland, 2024, 12A

THE OUTRUN

Tuesday February 4^th 8pm

After 10 years of spiralling into addiction in London, Rona (an extraordinary Saoirse Ronan) returns home to the Orkney Islands, hoping to maintain her recovery. Attempting to reconcile her complex family history as well as her destructive past behaviours, she takes a job with a wildlife conservation charity – allowing her to connect with the nature of her childhood home.

Director: Nora Fingscheidt

Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Saskia Reeves, Paapa Essiedu 116 minutes, UK, Germany, 2024, 15A (IFCO) / 15 (BBFC)

WOLFWALKERS

Family Film

Sunday February 16^th 2pm

Wolfwalkers is about Robyn Goodfellowe, a young apprentice hunter. She journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumoured to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the WolfWalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

Directors: Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart

Voices of Sean Bean, Honour Kneafsey, Eva Whittaker

103 mins

Cert: PG

Language: 2020 English from Cartoon Daloon and Mélusine Productiona.

CROSSING

Tuesday February 18^th 8pm

In honour of her sister’s dying wish, retired history teacher Lia travels to Istanbul in search of her trans niece Tekla who has disappeared. Chasing down a sketchy lead, she comes into the orbit of Achi, a feckless young man who squats with his loutish older brother. A story of unlikely connections with three exquisite performances that vividly trancend generational divides. Crossing has been described as a defiant city symphony and a compassionate tale of hope, identity and forgiveness.

Director: Levan Akin Cast Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava

105 mins, Turkey-Georgia-France-Denmark-Sweden, 2023, 15A

AMA GLORIA

Tuesday February 25^th 8pm

A tender and vibrant drama about 6-year-old Cléo who lives in Paris with her father and her beloved nanny, Gloria. When Gloria has to leave – returning to Cape Verde permanently to care for her own children, following her mother’s death – she invites Cléo to visit. There, Cléo discovers not only a different culture but that Gloria has her own family and that the world – especially Gloria’s world – does not revolve around Cléo. It’s a harsh lesson and one that both of them have to face as the consequences of their changed dynamic plays out.

Director: Marie Amachoukeli

Cast : Louise Mauroy-Panzani, Ilça Moreno Zego, Abnara Gomes Varela, Fredy Gomes Tavares, Arnaud Rebotini, Domingos Borges Almeida

FILM INFO: 83 minutes, France, 2023, CLUB

Film tickets are available in Woodbine Books Kilcullen and on Eventbrite.All tickets are €7 and Family Cinema Day tickets are €4.