The IFI celebrates Irish Oscar nominations with a special Ireland at the Oscars screening of all three nominated films; The Secret of Kells, The Door and Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty. March 3rd 6.30pm

The IFI is delighted to present this event that celebrates the achievement of the three Irish films nominated for Oscars at the prestigious Academy Awards. The Secret of Kells has already proved to be a big hit during its Irish release and this event is also a rare chance to see the two nominated short films, The Door and Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty, in the cinema before the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday 7th March.

The Secret of Kells, nominated for Best Animated Feature Film, is a magical animation in which a 12-year-old Brendan fights Vikings and a serpent god to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. The film was directed by Tom Moore for the Cartoon Saloon in Kilkenny, the company he helped to found, and the film has recently secured a wide release in the United States for 2010.

Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty is a retelling of the well-known fairy tale by seemingly sweet Granny O’Grimm before things go decisively off the rails. The film was produced by Brown Bag Films who are no strangers to the Oscars, having been nominated in the same category in 2002 for Give Up Yer Aul Sins.

The films will be introduced by Sarah Glennie, IFI Director, and the evening will be attended by members of the Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty crew from Brown Bag Films.