Bloomsday Film Festival
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The Bloomsday Film Festival is Dublin’s most literary film festival, run in partnership with the Bloomsday Festival and the James Joyce Centre. It is notable for blending cinema and literature through programming inspired by James Joyce and modernism, with screenings at venues such as the James Joyce Centre and the Irish Film Institute. The festival showcases Joycean, literary, poetic, experimental, and Dublin-themed shorts, features, and documentaries, and is significant for championing innovative work that connects film with Ireland’s literary and artistic heritage.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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