Talks & Lectures · Saturday 17 October · 3pm
Into The West + Mike Newell Q&A
Queen's Film Theatre · 20 University Square, Belfast, GB BT7 1PA
Into The West + Mike Newell Q&A. Photograph: the promoter
Cinemagic are delighted to present the newly restored digital version of Into the West. Distinguished filmmaker and Into the West director Mike Newell will introduce the film before taking part in a discussion and audience Q&A post-screening.
Two young brothers escape their bleak Dublin reality when their grandfather introduces them to a magical white horse. After a corrupt policeman steals the animal, the boys rescue it and flee into the wild west of Ireland. Pursued by authorities and their grieving father, they embark on a poetic, mythic journey toward healing and freedom.
This is a new IFI Irish Film Archive restoration supported by Screen Ireland and presented in association with the Irish Film Institute’s IFI International Programme supported by Culture Ireland.
Event supported by Film Hub NI through the BFI FAN Film Exhibition Fund, awarding funds from National Lottery.
Total Event Running Time: 2hrs 30mins
Content warning: This film presentation contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
The 3 7 th Cinemagic Film Festival runs throughout October -November in venues across Belfast, packed with new international films, workshops, education programmes, special events and Q&As to inspire young audiences. Visit cinemagic.org.uk for more details.