Cork INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 at The Arc cinema's gate screen
The Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) is Ireland’s oldest and largest film festival, celebrating its 69th edition from Thursday, November 7th to Sunday, November 17th, 2024. With a rich history of showcasing both Irish and international talent, the festival is a highlight of Cork’s cultural calendar. The programme includes a wide variety of films from emerging and established filmmakers, with strands such as World Tour, Irish Voices, and Disruptors, offering something for every audience.
We’re proud to announce that The Arc Cinema Cork will once again play a significant role in the festival. The cinema's boutique Gate Screen will host numerous screenings, offering an intimate and exclusive viewing experience. This beautifully restored auditorium combines classic cinema charm with state-of-the-art facilities, creating the perfect setting for Cork’s cinephiles to enjoy festival selections.
This year's edition features exciting galas like the Opening Gala screening of Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, and the Irish Gala showing Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story. There will also be family-friendly films, including the Family Gala's Fox and Hare Save the Forest, and other films aimed at younger viewers, such as The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santa’s Sleigh.
As a proud Principal Venue Partner, The Arc Cinema Cork will host many of these screenings, offering our guests a state-of-the-art cinematic experience. The festival's partnership with the cinema allows Cork audiences to enjoy exclusive screenings in our beautifully refurbished boutique-style auditorium, the Gate Screen.
For those who may not be able to attend in person, a capsule programme will also be available to stream online, ensuring accessibility to the festival across Ireland.
Don’t miss out on one of Cork’s most exciting cultural events of 2024! For more information and ticket bookings, visit the official CIFF website.