Friday, March 20, 2026

Friday March 20, 2026 | 7.30pm | Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square
BÁITE
2025/Ireland (94 minutes)
Director: Ruán Magan

A woman's body is found under the waters of a lake in the countryside, and the arrival of a Detective from Dublin is the last thing Peggy, the owner of Casey's Pub, needs as she tries to save her business and her family.

Plays with
2026 Oscar Nominee for Best Animated Short Film
RETIREMENT PLAN
2024/Ireland (7 minutes)
Director: John Kelly

In the throes of his overstimulated, energy poor midlife, Ray fantasizes about everything he'd love to do in retirement, once he finally has the “time.”

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square
BEAT THE LOTTO
2025/Ireland (85 minutes)
Director: Ross Whitaker (in person)

When downtrodden 1980s Ireland inaugurated a National Lottery, it became an obsession for Stefan. Seeing a flaw in the system, he attempted to fix the draw but the heist became public and the lottery tried to stop him, dividing the nation.

This screening will be followed by an in person Q&A with director Ross Whitaker.

Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square
CHRISTY
2025/Ireland (94 minutes)
Director: Brendan Canty

Two estranged brothers with chequered childhoods in the care system suddenly find themselves living under the same roof. They must now reconcile with their pasts and make decisions about the future.