Irish Film Institute, Film institute and movie theater in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
The Irish Film Institute is a cinema and film archive in Temple Bar with three screening rooms that show independent films, international productions, and Irish cinema throughout the week. The rooms vary in size and are equipped to present different film formats to various audiences.
The Institute was founded in 1992 and became the primary center for film preservation and presentation in Ireland. Its establishment marked an important moment for systematic documentation and celebration of Irish cinema.
The Institute preserves a comprehensive collection of Irish films and documentaries that reflect the nation's cinema and social history.
The Institute is located near public transportation and has a café and film shop on-site. Visitors can also access selected programming remotely through the Institute's digital streaming platform.
The Institute preserves thousands of film reels including old advertisements, home movies, and travel documentations from over a century of Irish life. These materials show how people lived and society changed through the lens of early cinema.
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