In pictures: Programme revealed for Cork Film Festival. Withnail & I star to attend 

Cork International Film Festival unveiled an eclectic mix of Irish and international films at its programme launch on Tuesday 
In pictures: Programme revealed for Cork Film Festival. Withnail & I star to attend 

Sandra Carey, Senior Marketing Executive, Irish Examiner Media Partner, Joachim Krautz Sponsor ASE Cultural Excange, Fiona Clark, CEO CIFF, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Honore Kamegni and Cian Blackwell, Chair CIFF at the programme launch of the 69th Cork International Film Festival at St. Peter's, North Main Street, Cork. - Picture: David Creedon

The director and one of the stars of Withnail & I are coming to this year’s Cork International Film Festival for a special screening of the classic British movie.

Bruce Robinson, who directed and wrote the 1987 black comedy loosely based on experiences in his own life, will be presented with the Leeside festival’s inaugural Honorary Disruptor Award by Paul McGann, the actor who played ‘I’ in the film.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Scene & Heard

Newsletter

From music and film to books and visual art, explore the best of culture in Munster and beyond. Selected by our Arts Editor and delivered weekly.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited