The Light House cinema is set to host the inaugural International Women's Day Film Festival on Thursday March 8. In association with Hot Press and Concern Worldwide, the Smithfield venue will proudly present a series of intelligent and thought-provoking cinematic works over the course of the one-day event, including box office hits and award-winning films.
“We are delighted to launch the inaugural International Women’s Day Film Festival at the Light House cinema and to have Hot Press on board,” said Concern’s Liz Yeates. “In addition to having some remarkable and award-winning films on the schedule, we will highlight Concern’s work with women through a Women of Concern photo exhibition, talks and short films.” 
 An opportunity to celebrate the valuable work of women around the world, International Women’s Day focuses on the progress women have made in their struggle for economic, social, cultural and political equality. The films set to screen at the festival will reflect that sentiment. The schedule includes the Emily Watson-starring Oranges And Sunshine, which tells the true story of social worker Margaret Humphreys who battled to reunite families in 1950s Australia, the critically-acclaimed His & Hers, a whimsical 90-year-old love story from director Ken Wardrop told through the voices of 70 women and As If I Am Not There, a harrowing, affecting portrayal of a Muslim teacher’s struggle to adapt to her new, oppressive surroundings. 

The first-ever International Women’s Day Film Festival takes place on Thursday March 8 from 4:40pm until 10:30pm. For more information, visit lighthousecinema.ie or call Concern on 01 4178064. Tickets are available at a cost of €20 for a day ticket or €9 per feature film, with 50% of all proceeds going towards the Women of Concern group, supporting women’s projects in Bangladesh.