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VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art &
The George Bernard Shaw Theatre

Film

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Nora

A special Tuesday screening for Bloomsday. This historical drama focuses on the relationship between Nora Barnacle and a young James Joyce.

Tuesday 16 June 2026, 7:30pm, Age Rating: 18

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2001: A Space Odyssey

A classic sci-fi film (1968) that feels relevant today as it addresses the same challenges we’re currently facing; AI ethics, technological dependence, human identity and the unknown future of our species.

Thursday 18 June 2026, 7:30pm, Age Rating: PG

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Indiana Jones and The Raiders Of The Lost Ark

A firm favourite of the VISUAL Carlow team, as profoundly relevant today as it encapsulates the timeless cinematic battle between good and evil, champions the values of preserving history and critiques the dangers of ideological fanaticism.

Sunday 28 June 2026, 3pm

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Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man

A veteran politician reflects on 60 years of Northern Ireland activism, from prisoner to statesman. The documentary explores regional history through his life, offering hope and insight into his values and peace efforts.

Thursday 2 July 2026, 7:30pm

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Wall-E

Moving and beautifully crafted, a poignant warning about unchecked consumerism, environmental neglect and the dangers of relying solely on technology.

Sunday 5 July 2026, 3pm, Age Rating: G

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Human Flow

Filmmaker and artist Ai Weiwei examines the staggering scale of the refugee crisis and its profoundly personal human impact

Thursday 9 July 2026, 7:30pm, Age Rating: 12

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On The Adamant (Sur l'Adamant)

A deeply empathetic and tender documentary about a floating day care centre in Paris that welcomes adults suffering from mental disorders.

Thursday 16 July 2026, 7:30pm, Age Rating: PG

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The Great Escape

A classic wartime adventure depicting a fictionalised version of a real mass escape of British POWs from a German camp during World War II.

Sunday 19 July 2026, 3pm, Age Rating: PG

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The Royal Tenenbaums

Wes Anderson’s modern classic family comedy-drama follows Royal Tenenbaum, his wife Etheline and their three children Chas, Margot, and Richie, all of whom enjoyed prodigious success as teenagers.

Thursday 23 July 2026, 7:30pm, Age Rating: 15

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Inside Out

Go inside teenager Riley's head and meet her emotions as she is struggling to adjust to a new life in San Francisco.

Sunday 26 July 2026, 3pm, Age Rating: G

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Dr. Strangelove

The ultimate black comedy and the cinema’s definitive diagnosis of nuclear paranoia in the 1960s

Thursday 30 July 2026, 7:30pm, Age Rating: PG

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Song Of The Sea

Inspired by the legend of the "selkies" this captivating animated film is a magical adventure steeped in the wondrous worlds of Irish myth.

Sunday 2 August 2026, 3pm, Age Rating: PG

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