Six years ago, The Irish Film Institute started a film club for older audiences called Wild Strawberries, named after the Ingmar Bergman film.

On the last Wednesday of every month, the IFI in Eustace Street, off Dame Street, selects a film to be screened free for anyone over the age of 50, hoping to encourage people ‘of an age’ into the cinema to enjoy quality films (from the not-yet-released to long adored classics). In the past year, the club has begun to screen twice a month to meet the demand.

Screenings, at 11am on Wednesdays and/ or Fridays, are free but tickets must be reserved in advance through the box office at 01 679 3477 or by email at wildstrawberries@irishfilm.ie

Alternatively, complete the online registration form on the website. If you have any questions about Wild Strawberries, please feel free to contact Alice Black at ablack@irishfilm.ie or 01 612 9407.

JULY 25 and 30 at 11.00 am ‘THE COUNTERFEITERS’
Director - Stefan Ruzowitzky
Winner of the 2008 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, ‘The Counterfeiters’ is based on the true story of a pre-World War II criminal whose cunning and fiery spirit enables him to overcome deadly odds and survive life in Germany’s Sachsenhausen concentration camp.

Before the war, Salomon Sorowitsch was one of the world’s most ingenious counterfeiters, until he was finally caught and arrested. Years later, Sorowitsch is recruited to lead an enormous counterfeiting project called Operation Bernhard. He must decide whether or not to save his own life or prevent the Nazis from causing further damage on an even grander scale.

AUG 30 at 11:00 am
Wild Strawberries will be throwing a ‘surprise film’ birthday party for itself and its loyal and appreciative audience. The film choice for August is top secret with a wonderful prize on offer for anyone who can guess it on the day. Alice Black urges people to come and help celebrate the Birthday on Wednesday, August 20th, but do make sure you call 01-6129407 or 01-6129415 to reserve a place.
Half Price Membership

The IFI is offering Wild Strawberries audience members half-price membership to the IFI, for those who join on the day they are showing a Wild Strawberries screening. The half price annual membership at a cost of €10 will enable Wild Strawberries to receive a reduced price for tickets at the box office and a 10% discount in the Bar/ Restaurant and Bookshop.