Solas – A Feast of Community Films

Solas – A Feast of Community Films

Presented by The Portobello Film Festival and The Irish Cultural Centre

The ICC is delighted to collaborate with our friends at The Portobello Film Festival to present a Feast of Community Films. The programme includes the World Premiere of “William Blake and The River Tyburn”, which features the ICC’s former ‘Poet in Residence’, Niall McDevitt.

Other films in the programme include “Rootical”, a documentary about Caribbean photographer Charlie Phillips; “Shelter Me”, a powerful documentary on Dublin’s homeless crisis, featuring singers Glen Hansard and Hozier, directed by Zahara Moufid and co-produced by Jim Sheridan; “Jama The Dandy”, which celebrates Portobello Road’s local hero and dapper dresser; “Irish In Brent”, a look at Irish immigration in the 80s; “James Joyce – Reluctant Groom”, starring Niall McDevitt, directed by Sé Merry Doyle; and “W.B. Yeats: The Battle of Blythe Road”, starring Niall McDevitt, also directed by Sé Merry Doyle. Plus many more films to be announced!

This day of free community films is dedicated to the memory of the late poet Niall McDevitt, who passed away on 29th September 2022. Niall, a resident of Portobello Road, played a pivotal role in connecting the ICC with The Portobello Film Festival. The Festival has been bringing free films to London for three decades, and this year, it is celebrating its 30th Anniversary.

We’re also thrilled to present “Sinead O’Connor at The Pelican” and “The Majesty of The Haunt”, a film directed by Sean Garland about Ireland’s abortion laws in the 90s.

LINK to “Shelter Me” – Directed by Zahara Moufid and Co-Produced by Jim Sheridan.

Don’t miss this incredible day of films, celebrating community, culture, and the memory of a beloved poet.

Sun 06 April 2025

12pm-9pm

FREE!