Tues 8 - Sun 13 July 2008

Galway Film Fleadh

The 20th Galway Film Fleadh offers film lovers a fantastic weeklong programme of events which includes world premières, classic screenings, tributes, Irish and international documentaries, features and shorts.

The International features programme includes to name but a few Om Shanti Om, a beautiful film based on reincarnation, Gone for A Dance a must for dance enthusiasts, and The Lemon Tree which tells the tale of a Palestinian woman who refuses to allow the destruction of her lemon tree by the Israeli Military who claim that it could potentially harbour terrorists.

This year’s Fleadh will showcase an eclectic mixture of Irish cinematic treats including Our Wonderful Home which tells the story of a 17 year old ballerina whose greed leads her on a path of destruction with tragic results for all those around her, and Alarm a contemporary psychological thriller about a daughter grieving her father who dies a violent death.

The Fleadh will screen the best in Irish and International documentaries including A Very British Gangster which gives a wonderful insight into one of Britain’s most dangerous crime families and their magnetic larger than life leader Dominic Noonan. Man On Wire profiles tight rope walker Philippe Petits daring but illegal highwire routine which he performed between New York City’s World Trade Center Twin Towers in 1974 and music lovers will be enthralled by Note By Note which follows the creation of a Steinway concert grand from forest floor to concert hall.

The Fleadh will pay special tribute to Peter O’Toole and screen a selection of his films.

For full Festival Programme visit www.galwayfilmfleadh.com