EU & MEDIA Film News August 2026
News about European films supported by the EU funding and highlighting independent cinemas and cinema clubs that are part of the Europa Cinemas network in Ireland. Includes films made thanks to EU initiatives such as Eurimages Cinema Fund, European Film Promotion as well as events such as the European Film Awards, European Cinema Month, A Season of Classic Films, and the LUX Audience Award.
- IFI, Dublin and IFI@Home
- Triskel Arts Centre, Cork
- Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin
- Access Cinema Network of regional cinema clubs
- MyCinema.ie is an EU-supported platform operated by access>CINEMA Ireland.
IFI Family Festival | 21 to 23 August 2026
There's something for everyone, from the youngest film fan to classics for the whole family. With foyer activities, an introduction to the IFI Irish Film Archive, classic Looney Tunes, outdoor football fun and tonnes of great films, the IFI Dublin looks forward to seeing you over the weekend.
The programme includes Summer Soccer in Meeting House Square with Bohemian FC on Sunday, 23 August from 12 noon to 3:00 pm.
Shoot the People | Triskel Cork, 30 August to 2 September
This documentary follows renowned photographer and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Misan Harriman as he documents global protest movements driving social change, from the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests to the Palestinian liberation movement. Through his lens, the film captures the urgency, power, and humanity behind these movements.
The 4:00 pm screening on Wednesday 2nd September will contain descriptive subtitles for deaf/hard of hearing audiences.
Love Me Tender | Lighthouse Dublin until 20 August
Nominated for 2026 LUX Audience Award. Clemence (Vicky Krieps) has built a good life with a law career and then as a writer. She has an amicable separation from her husband Laurent, and shared custody of their son, Paul. But when she falls in love with Sarah and finally lives as her authentic self, Laurent files to take Paul away from her.
Nino (2025) | IFI@Home - available to watch now
A sudden diagnosis leaves Nino (Théodore Pellerin), a quiet young man, facing mortality with grace, quiet humour, and the company of family and friends over the course of his birthday weekend. an introspective man in his late 20s, is blindsided by a medical diagnosis. Pauline Loquès’s debut feature echoes Agnes Varda’s Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962).