The Secret of Roan Inish

The Secret of Roan Inish 1994

6.70

Ten-year-old Fiona is sent to live with her grandparents in a small fishing village in Donegal, Ireland. She soon learns the local legend that an ancestor of hers married a Selkie – a seal who can turn into a human. Years earlier, her baby brother was washed out to sea and never seen again, so when Fiona spies a naked little boy on the abandoned Isle of Roan Inish, she is compelled to investigate.

1994

Kneecap

Kneecap 2024

6.70

When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed 'low life scum' Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.

2024

Tubberware

Tubberware 2002

1

A day in the life of a remote well in Connemara - with visits from locals, tourists, pilgrims and other interested parties. This is a satirical look at the negative effects of tourism in a formerly peaceful spot.

2002

Kneecap: ARTE Concert

Kneecap: ARTE Concert 2024

1

Belfast's own Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara and DJ Próvai perform their politically relevant tracks off their latest album "Fine Art" as they are fresh off their first feature biopic film which is Ireland's official submission for the 2025 OSCARS and as the first Irish language band to be on Jimmy Fallon. Filmed on April 16, 2024 at Yoyo, Paris.

2024

Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle

Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle 2007

4.80

A young man cannot stop his boyhood quest for the truth - the truth behind the death of his parents and the truth behind his Grandfather's ancient, incredible, fearful stories. A quest that leads him to one of Scotland's most treacherous mountains, The Inaccessible Pinnacle.

2007

The Longest Ditch

The Longest Ditch 2004

1

The true story of a farm labourer, Sonnie Murphy, who gets the chance to compete in the steeplechase in the Los Angeles 1932 Olympics. But for every dream there is a price to be paid.

2004

Camping

Camping 2024

10.00

Whilst camping, Ian and Callum encounter something ancient.

2024

Big Griff

Big Griff 2023

1

For his first documentary Big Griff, filmmaker Nathan Griffin takes us on an emotional journey to celebrate the life of his uncle Martin Griffin who died in 2021.

2023

Interrogation of a Highland Lass

Interrogation of a Highland Lass 2000

1

Docu-drama about the taking of the Stone of Scone from Westminster Abbey on Christmas morning of 1950 by a band of Scottish nationalist. The Stone of Scone is a holy relic (supposed to have been Jacob's Pillow when he dreamt of the Ladder to Heaven) on which the old kings of Scotland were crowned. It was stolen by Edward Longshanks - of Braveheart fame - in 1296 and had remained at the Abbey since.

2000

Fíorghael

Fíorghael 2005

1

Ever get the feeling someone is talking about you?

2005

The Yellow Bike

The Yellow Bike 2022

10.00

A boy and his older brother go on a cycling trip to bond over the loss of their mother.

2022

The Two Sights

The Two Sights 2021

6.00

Explore the disappearing tradition of second sight in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. As we listen to locals' accounts of haunting experiences—phantom horses, ghost voices and other supernatural phenomena—Joshua Bonnetta connects their testimonies with 16mm images and a sonic montage of the physical and aural environment of these enchanted islands.

2021

The Dove of Lochs

The Dove of Lochs 2022

1

Inspired by the story about the traditional sailing boats leaving after the memorial services for the small towns over and above Loch Èirasoirt, the documentary follows artist Déirdre Ní Mhathúna as she explores how the people of Lewis kept the spirit of the Celtic church alive to this day.

2022

An tEarrach Thiar

An tEarrach Thiar 2018

1

A boy welcomes his father back from sea, while witnessing the islanders going about their business.

2018

A Night of Storytelling

A Night of Storytelling 1935

6.00

A well known storyteller, Tomas O' Diorain tells tales of the sea around a fire in an old Irish cottage. His storytelling is juxtaposed with images of the sea. This film, thought lost was rediscovered by Houghton Library curators during a cataloging update in 2013.

1935