Having recently announced three world premieres and three Irish premieres, the Galway Film Fleadh continue early announcements of films from the 2023 programme revealing the opening and closing films of the festival.
The 35th Edition of the Festival opens with The Miracle Club and closes with the Cyndi Lauper documentary Let the Canary Sing, with Lauper in attendance.
The 35th Fleadh will open with the Irish premiere of The Miracle Club from award winning director, Thaddeus O’Sullivan. The Miracle Club follows a female friendship across generations in a community in the late 1960’s in working class Dublin when the Catholic Church reigned supreme. A bus trip to Lourdes becomes more than a pilgrimage as each of the women look for answers to very different questions. The cast includes Dame Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates, Laura Linney, Agnes O’Casey, Stephen Rea and Mark O’Halloran. The Miracle Club will premiere on the 11th July at 7pm at the Town Hall Theatre.
The closing film of the Fleadh brings a very special experience with musician Cyndi Lauper in attendance, presenting the documentary, Let The Canary Sing which chronicles her meteoric ascent to stardom and her profound impact that extends across her music, outspoken activism, and tireless advocacy. From Emmy Award-nominated documentarian Alison Ellwood, this music documentary follows Lauper through exclusive never-before-seen footage, candid interviews, and untold stories. Having achieved chart-topping success with hits such as Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Time After Time and True Colours, Lauper continues to create, even winning a Tony Award for her work on the Broadway musical Kinky Boots.The film also shines a light on Lauper’s activism, capturing her support for women's and LGBTQ+ rights. The film features interviews with some of Lauper’s closest friends and family members, including Boy George, Billy Porter, and Patti LaBelle. Let The Canary Sing will close the Fleadh on the 16th July at 7.30pm at the Town Hall Theatre.
“To bring films of this calibre to the Galway Film Fleadh is very exciting,” said Maeve McGrath, Director of Programming at the Galway Film Fleadh. “Both films have recently had their World Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival and bringing them to Galway to screen as we open and close the 35th edition of the festival is a testament to the hard work of the festival team.”
Full programme details will be announced on Tuesday June 27th with hundreds of events including screenings, Q+As, and filmmaker interviews, panel discussions, and more.
Go to galwayfilmfleadh.com to book tickets for these films or contact Town Hall Theatre box office on 091 569777.
The Galway Film Fleadh is supported by the Arts Council, Failte Ireland, Screen Ireland and Galway City Council.
