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Film Artist in Residency talk - Maximillian Le Cain
6pm, Tues 14 November
The Department of Film Screen & Media will host a special evening at UCC on 14th November. This event marks the end of the Residency of 2023 Film Artist, Maximillian Le Cain who will introduce and talk about the idea behind his short film ‘Daughter of the Sun’.
Le Cain is one of Ireland’s most renowned experimental film makers. ‘Daughter of the Sun’ was shot on the Beara peninsula, West Cork where Le Cain grew up and started making films as a teenager. The film was inspired by the legend of the Cailleach Beara or Hag of Beara and is Le Cain’s typically personal imagining of the legend, exploring themes of identity and cyclical time.
Le Cain is the ninth Film Artist in Residence at UCC and has given invaluable advice and guidance to students of Film Screen & Media. Reflecting on his residency, Professor Laura Rascaroli, Head of the School of Film, Music and Theatre said: “We were delighted to host our 2023 Arts Council /UCC Film Artist in Residence, Maximilian Le Cain. The unique vision at the core of his boundary-pushing work has inspired our staff, the wider community and our students, setting them off on new and exciting creative trails”.
Cork International Film Festival
The annual Cork International Film Festival will commence on 9th November and is a showcase for Irish and international film. Maximillian Le Cain has a screening of his latest film, Solitaire at the festival on 16th November. The screening will be followed by an ‘In Conversation’ which Le Cain will participate in. This event takes places in the Triskel and promises to be a wonderful evening of film and conversation.
Upcoming Events
Film Artist in Residency talk by Maximillian Le Cain
When: 6pm, Tues 14th November
Where: Kane B10b, FSM Auditorium
Followed by wine reception.
Solitaire & Post Screening In-Conversation
When: 8.30pm, Thurs 16th November
Where: Triskel, Tobin St, Cork
For more information about this event and to book tickets visit.
Solitaire + Post-Screening In Conversation - Cork International Film Festival (corkfilmfest.org)