The George (+ Pre-Feature Short)

Way back in 2002 at ‘The Tenth Dublin Lesbian & Gay Film Festival’ we were excited to screen a hot new documentary by a young filmmaker named Clark Harding. Clark’s film The George focused on the regulars of Dublin’s favourite gay bar as a starting point for a wider exploration of the city’s changing queer scene and gay life in the capital. More than twenty years later we revisit The George and screen this amazing archive piece in front of an audience for the first time since its original outing.

Dublin has changed, gay life has changed, GAZE has changed ... have you? With fantastic footage of The George, Alternative Miss Ireland, drag shows and an already unrecognisable Dublin, you will adore this trip down memory lane via South Great George’s Street. We are excited to welcome Clark all the way from Los Angeles to share this screening with us, along with as many of the original cast of queer icons, Dublin divas and familiar faces as we can find.

Following the documentary's fabulous running at GAZE 2023, we're thrilled to be bringing it back to the Irish Film Institute. We'll host a complimentary drinks reception sponsored by Teeling Whiskey before the screening, which we'd love to welcome you to. All proceeds will go towards supporting the festival. 

The George 

Dir. Clark Harding, Ireland, 2002, 55min

Behind My Drag Queen (Pre-Feature Short)

Dir. Leonardo Oliveira, Ireland, 2024, 13min

Spins, Splits, Stories (Pre-Feature Short)

Dir. Alan Power, Ireland, 2024, 5min