The 12th Silk Road International Film Festival 2024 – Press Release

The Silk Road International Film Festival is thrilled to announce its 12th edition, set to captivate audiences with an incredible lineup of international films and bring the cinematic world to your doorstep.

This year, the festival will be held online along with physical screenings offering a unique opportunity for film enthusiasts to indulge in a diverse selection of feature films, documentaries, animations, and shorts.

The festival will run from 11th to 15th November with screenings also taking place on the 4th December.

Get ready to embark on a cinematic journey like no other, right from the comfort of your home. Each film will be available for viewing for 24 hours geo-blocked to Ireland, ensuring you have the flexibility to enjoy them at your convenience.

We have an intriguing lineup for our program this year, which celebrates the diversity and equality at the core of the Silk Road International Film Festival.

There’s something for everyone, whether it’s the heartbreaking documentaries like “Diaries from Lebanon”, or the thrilling “The Accidental Spy, or bold daring shorts, like the Iranian animation Tomorrow and the powerful drama “Big City”. Along with A Masterclass with Script Consultant and Screenwriter David Pope focusing on “Subtext: Speaking about the unspoken.”

This year’s festival brings an eclectic mix of many more unmissable films that showcase award-winning talent from across the globe, with an emphasis on films from the Middle East and Asia.

12th Silk Road International Film Festival 2024

Poster created by João Fonseca