Film festival to return in Dublin next year

Film fans will be able to add some culture and entertainment to their city breaks in Dublin next year when the destination hosts the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.

The event will be based at several venues in Ireland's capital city and will run from February 18th to 28th.

Visitors will be able to attend movie premieres, public interviews with film stars, workshops, masterclasses and several other events during the festival.

While the full programme is yet to be confirmed, it has been revealed that a celebration of music by the composer Nino Rota will take place at the National Concert Hall in Dublin on February 22nd.

It has also been announced that the festival will close with a screening of I Am Love, which will be attended by star Tilda Swinton and director Luca Guadagnino.

More details are available on the event's official website.

Flights to Dublin are available with bmi, Aer Lingus, Flybe and other carriers.

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