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WHEN IRISH SHORTS ARE SHINING! - Irish Film Festival Boston

Somerville Theatre
Somerville, MA

The Irish Film Board and Network Ireland Television present a selection of classic short films from the past 10 years, including Academy Award and BAFTA nominated titles.

DANCE LEXIE, DANCE (1996) 14 minutes
Director: Tim Loane
Laura, a 12 year old Protestant girl wants to be a Riverdancer when she grows up. However, with her mother dead, will her Dad, Lexie, help her?

NOBODY HOME (2002) 3 minutes
Director: Eamon Little
A dramatic day in the life of a remote answering machine, which leaves the viewer wondering about the real stories behind some of the cryptic messages left for the recipient.

35 ASIDE (1996) 26 minutes
Director: Damien ODonnell
Philip is being bullied at his new school. As his father is in prison, it falls to his mother to sort out his nasty classmates, which she does with stunning aplomb.

BORIS (2004) 3 minutes
Director: Steven Burke
Shannon Airport, September 1994 Irish Government representatives wait for Boris Yeltsin. Unfortunately, El Presidente cant meet the Irish delegation on the tarmac. Some plain talking on the Irish side escalates into a diplomatic incident.

MY NAME IS YU MING / YU MING IS AINM DOM
(2003) 12 minutes (Irish language with English subtitles)
Director: Daniel OHara
Yu Ming wishes to escape his dull life working in China. Randomly, he chooses Ireland to relocate to. Arriving in Dublin he is puzzled to find that nobody understands a word he says! Best International comedy at the Aspen Shortsfest Film Festival.

SCREWBACK (2004) 10 minutes
Director: Brian OMalley
Harry thought his past was behind him. He was wrong. Harry must do one last job for his old boss. If he refuses, his young daughter dies.

FLYING SAUCER ROCK N ROLL (1997) 12 minutes
Director: Michael and Enda Hughes
A toe tappin Rock n Roll rebel (Ardal OHanlon) from Northern Ireland saves the planet from mute-ants, with only his hearing impairment, a trusty tractor, and a fertiliser/moonshine bomb.
Brussels International Film Festival, January 1998 Prix Canal+ Best European Short
Fantasporto Portugal, February 1998 Best short Film Fantasporto 1998.

UNDRESSING MY MOTHER (2004) 6 minutes
Director: Ken Wardrop
This poignant documentary explores a womans unique take on her overweight and aging body. Having recently turned sixty, Ethel continues to be self-assured and happy with the way she looks. European Short Film of the Year 2005.

Note: Why not buy our "All-Access" Festival Pass for only $50 ! The "All-Access" pass provides a guaranteed seat at every screening over the three days and at only $50 is great value and a great way to support the festival !

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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