Colm Bairéad’s “The Quiet Girl”
An absolute powerhouse of quiet intensity that beautifully blends a terrific script, cinematography and music to achieve something truly special
Sebastián Lelio’s “The Wonder”
A brilliant, layered and compelling film about belief, faith, grief and storytelling led by an exceptional performance from Florence Pugh and a crackling script from Emma Donoghue
Martin McDonagh's “The Banshees of Inisherin”
A deep philosophical, existential masterpiece with moments of humour that transcend the limitations of its isolated setting