Wednesday 11 October | 10am
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre

Marleen is 20, but can’t decide what to do with her life. Her older brother has traveled the world for years but has never been to the Antarctic. Just before he dies in a car crash, Marleen must promise him to start enjoying life and adventures. While her family mourns his death, Marleen decides to fulfill her brother’s last wish and takes his trip to the Antarctic, with no money in her pocket-and soon with a little goat at her side. 

Resource Pack Available

2018 • Germany • 1hr 29 mins

Students €3 Teachers Free

This screening is presented in association with Irish Film Institute Education.

Bookings
Please call Box Office directly on (057) 91 22911. Open Monday-Friday 1pm-5.30pm

Thursday 12 October | 10am
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre

East Germany, 1979. After initially failing to flee from the East to the West in a self-built hot-air balloon, two families struggle to make a second attempt, while the East German State Police are chasing them. 

Resource Pack Available

2018 • Germany • 2hrs 5 min 

Students €3 Teachers Free

Bookings
Please call Box Office directly on (057) 91 22911. Open Monday-Friday 1pm-5.30pm

Friday 13 October | 10am
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre

Mina gets her world turned upside down when the famous dancer ED Win moves to her town. She falls head over heels in love, and when he invites everyone to an audition for his new dance crew, Mina sees her chance and signs up. Intoxicated by love she throws herself into the excitement. But there is one essential thing she has forgotten: She can’t dance! 

2023 • Norway • 1hr 30 min 

Students €3 Teachers Free

Bookings
Please call Box Office directly on (057) 91 22911. Open Monday-Friday 1pm-5.30pm

Thursday 12 October | 12.30pm | English
Friday 13 October | 12.30pm | Ukrainian
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre

In association with access>Cinema, we are delighted to screen this beautiful animation for younger students. Our Thursday screening will be in English, while on Friday it will be screened in Ukrainian for the newest members of our community who now call Birr home. 

Young and naive forest spirit Mavka, develops feelings for a human musician, Lukas. As they grow closer to each other, an inevitable situation forces Mavka to choose between her love and her duty as a guardian of the forest. 

Rating | PG • 1hr 30 min 

Students €3 Teachers Free

Bookings
Please call Box Office directly on (057) 91 22911. Open Monday-Friday 1pm-5.30pm