Event Details

An NCPA & the Consulate General of Ireland, Mumbai, Presentation

Experience a celebration of Irish cinema with four acclaimed films exploring myth, memory, migration, and resistance. Discover Ireland’s rich storytelling tradition — from intimate personal journeys to sweeping historical dramas.

The Secret of Kells
English with English subtitles (1h 15m)
10:00 am – 11:15 am

The Secret of Kells is an animated fantasy film about Brendan, a young monk-in-training who defies his strict uncle to help illuminate the legendary Book of Kells. Guided by brother Aidan and a mystical forest fairy, Aishling, he faces dark forces and Viking invaders to protect the book’s wisdom. Blending Irish mythology and history, the film is a visually stunning tale of courage and creativity.

Directors: Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey

The Quiet Girl (An Cailín Ciúin)
Irish with English subtitles (1h 35m)
11:45 am – 1:20 pm

A 9-year-old girl from a dysfunctional family goes to live with distant relatives for the summer. Staying with the middle-aged farm couple, she discovers a new way of living.

Director: Colm Bairéad

The Wind that Shakes the Barley
English with English subtitles (2h 7m)
2:30 pm – 4:37 pm

Palme d’Or winning drama from director Ken Loach. Ireland 1920: workers from field and country unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless “Black and Tan” squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland’s bid for independence. Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom. As the freedom fighters bold tactics bring the British to breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families, who fought side by side, find themselves pitted against one another as sworn enemies, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test

Director: Ken Loach

Brooklyn
English with English subtitles (1h 57m)
5:30 pm – 7:27 pm

Brooklyn tells the profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her new vivacity is disrupted by her past, and she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.

Director: John Crowley

Free entry on a first-come-first-served basis. NCPA Members and guests of the Consulate will get preferential seating.