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City to host Ireland's first silent film festival

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City to host Ireland's first silent film festival

Ireland's first ever silent film festival will take place in the city this month. (24/9)

It's organised by local firms Cinephile Paradiso and The Silent Cinema - and aims to celebrate the magic of cinema and promote local talent.

Across a three day programme, there'll be film screenings, workshops, and live music events.

One screening - the 1928 film "The Passion of Joan of Arc" - will be held at St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and will be accompanied by live piano and violin music.

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The inaugural Silent Film Festival gets underway on Friday, September 24th - and more information can be found at SilentFilmFestival.ie

Organiser Holly Buckley told David Nevin how it got started.

City to host Ireland's first silent film festival

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