Christy, a coming-of-age story directed by Brendan Canty, follows a young boy who moves in with his estranged brother, and explores themes of youth, working-class life, and child protection.

As his latest film, We Live In Time, is released, CARA O’DOHERTY talks to Cork director John Crowley about how the script captivated him

The Free Radicals programme of experimental shorts returns to Cork International Film Festival tomorrow evening - including an interaction between two staples of Leeside music in Vicky Langan and Elaine Malone in ‘A Woman of the Darkest Deeds’. Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks with director Chris O’Neill.

The full programme, showcasing the best in world and Irish cinema, will be announced on Tuesday, October 15.

The 68th edition of the festival will screen over 200 films and events across Cork city and county until November 26.