“We chose this film because it proves the importance of being able to speak truth to power. It narrates the importance of journalism. And it teaches all of us the responsibility we each have to ensure our political and personal actions are used to create equity, inclusion and safety”
Sinéad Burke, chair of the jury, on the 2021 winner, The Dissident:
“The issues at the heart of this well-made and intelligent film are of profound geopolitical importance right now”
Actor Brian Gleeson and film-maker Aoife Kelleher give their reasons for choosing The Dissident in 2021:
Find information on all six films nominated this year, as well as links to tickets and screening times, here: https://www.iccl.ie/news/iccl-announces-six-films-for-2021-film-award/.