Michael Collins set for Dublin Film Festival screening

Neil Jordan’s acclaimed film Michael Collins will be screened at this year’s Audi Dublin International Film Festival.
With film’s 20th anniversary upon us, and the 1916 commemorations in full swing, it seems only fitting that the film, a landmark in both Irish film and history revival, would get a run-out.
The film will be screened on Saturday February 20 in Dublin’s Savoy Cinema on O’Connell Street, and will be attended by director Neil Jordan and cinematographer Chris Menges. A Q&A will follow, hosted by Irish Times' political correspondent Harry McGee.
“The film was and is the great film of the period from Neil Jordan at the height of his filmmaking powers," said Festival Director Grainne Humphreys. "I expect it will resonate with the festival audience just as beautifully as it did 20 years ago.”
Starring Liam Neeson as the titular hero, the late Alan Rickman as Éamon de Valera and Julia Roberts as Collins’ love interest Kitty Kiernan, Michael Collins became the highest grossing film ever in Ireland upon its release and was nominated for two Academy Awards.
Michael Collins will also be made available on DVD and BluRay from May 4th on a remastered 20th Anniversary Addition with Intro and Commentary by director Neil Jordan, as well as being re-released nationwide on March 18.