Cork Film Trail 2024

Someone or something that seeks to challenge the status quo

Over seven decades, Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) has pushed boundaries in Cork and Ireland, and this year’s Cork Film Trail celebrates cinema and Cork’s rebellious and disruptive spirit. Our vibrant installations draw inspiration from our new strand – Disruptors – spotlighting maverick filmmakers, past and present.

Located at five sites across the city centre, the vibrant installations draw inspiration from the CIFF Digital Archive. The Trail also includes a special tribute to the virtuoso who forged a musical revolution in his native city and became an internationally acclaimed folk hero, Cork’s own Rory Gallagher, complementing the Festival’s: 50th anniversary presentation of Rory Gallagher: Irish Tour ‘74 on Thursday 14th November at 17:30 at The Everyman.

Between Festival screenings, we invite you to explore our Cork Film Trail, showcasing CIFF’s rebellious and disruptive spirit, just like the city itself.

Cork Film Trail locations:

  • ARC Cinema, North Main Street
  • The Metropole Hotel – To Have & To Hold, MacCurtain Street
  • The Irish Examiner, Oliver Plunkett Street
  • Debenhams, Patrick Street
  • City Hall Atrium, Anglesea Street

Our Trail map below and accompanying short podcasts at each site will guide you on your journey of discovery.

Experience Cork’s famous hospitality and pub scene by enjoying some refreshments along the Trail (see our map for nearby establishments at each site!). We’ll be hosting our popular film quiz during the Festival too – see below to book.

Share your Trail experience on social media with #CIFF2024

The Cork Film Trail is presented by Cork International Film Festival in partnership with Murphy’s and our Creative Partner, Babelfís. It is supported by Cork City Council.

Are you the biggest film buff this side of the River Lee?

Put your cinephile skills to the test at our CIFF Pub Quiz on Wednesday, 13th November at The Pav, Carey’s Lane, Cork, 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

Great prizes to be won, including tickets to our Closing Gala, Rumours, starring Cate Blanchett on Sunday 17th November at The Everyman!

This is a free event for teams of up to 6 people or, you can join a team and meet other like-minded film fanatics.

Places are limited and it’s on a first-come, first-served basis.

Book now to reserve your table or seat ASAP!

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Please note that The Pav is not wheelchair accessible, please visit our access page.

This event and the Cork Film Trail are sponsored by Murphy’s

(Only one booking per table necessary, please let our staff know the name on your booking upon arrival)

ENTER OUR CORK FILM TRAIL COMPETITION!

CIFF and Murphy’s have teamed up for some very special ‘Murphy’s Moments’ during this year’s Festival, 7 – 17 November, and are offering you the chance to win a hamper of prizes of Festival goodies, including Apple Watches, Apple Airpods, Festival tickets and more!  

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The lucky winner will be notified after the Festival wrap on Sunday 17th November. Good luck!

About Murphy’s Moments @ CIFF:

Cork International Film Festival and Murphy’s have teamed up for some very special ‘Murphy’s Moments’ during this year’s Festival, 7 – 17 November. 

To celebrate the 69th edition of Ireland’s largest and longest-running film festival, we are offering audiences the chance to join filmmakers and friends of the Festival for exclusive post-screening conversations (over a pint or soft drink) at selected pubs across Cork City. 

LISTEN TO OUR ACCOMPANYING TRAIL PODCASTS BELOW!

ARC Cinema, North Main Street

The Metropole Hotel – To Have & To Hold, MacCurtain Street

Debenhams, Patrick Street

City Hall Atrium, Anglesea Street

The Irish Examiner, Oliver Plunkett Street

CIFF WALKING TOURS

Explore the Festival and our city on foot with two CIFF Walking Tours: our Disruptors Walking Tour hosted by historian and former Lord Mayor, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, and a Culinary Cinema Walking Tour, including a wander through Cork’s legendary English Market, hosted by Regina Sexton, academic food writer, culinary historian, broadcaster and cook.

DISRUPTORS WALKING TOUR

 

CULINARY & FILM TOUR

CIFF Walking Tours are supported by Cork City Council’s Community Heritage Grant Scheme.

CIFF DIGITAL ARCHIVE

 

Our Festival’s unique Digital Archive is a treasure trove of precious materials, including photographs, programme covers and posters from previous Festival editions, tracking the history of modern film and Cork amassed over 69 years.

Developed in collaboration with the Department of Digital Humanities, UCC

Above left: A black and white photo of the Czech-born German film actor Winnie Markus taken in 1957 in front of the City Hall in Cork, during the
second edition of Cork International Film Festival.

Above right: A black and white group photo of a Rank Organisation party which includes a large group of men and women dressed in formal attire. The Rank Organisation was a British film company whose contracted players included the English actor Tony Wright who also attended the Cork festival.

We would love to hear your Festival memories!

In years gone by, were you in the crowd at the red carpet on opening night of Cork International Film Festival? Did you premiere your first short film at the Festival?

In 2025, to mark the Festival’s social heritage and contribution to the cultural life of Cork City, we would love to grow our Digital Archive and share your stories. Send us your memories, photos and paraphernalia via email to archive@corkfilmfest.org or call into our office at 13 Bridge House, St. Patrick’s Quay, Cork T23 DX9K.

 

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