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In Time: Dónal Lunny (15*) + ScreenTalk with dir Nuala O'Connor

Doc'n Roll Film Festival 2025

,Cinema 1
Doc'n Roll Donal Lunny

The first film account of Dónal Lunny, detailing his contribution to Irish culture and music, and framing him as one of Ireland's most outstanding artists.

Dónal Lunny was a founding member of Planxty, The Bothy Band and Moving Hearts. He played a central role in reviving and transforming Irish traditional and folk music for new generations.

In this film, music fuses with the personal arc of Dónal Lunny’s biographical journey, bringing the artist onto the big screen. It explores how pivotal moments in his creative and personal life intersected with major cultural, political and historical shifts in Ireland and across the world.

The film also features rare and powerful performances – including a moving reunion with Christy Moore.

Tagged with: Cinema ScreenTalks Doc' n Roll Film Festival 2025
Film information
  • Release year   2025
  • Country   Ireland
  • Director   Nuala O'Connor
  • Runtime   1hr 30min

Ticket prices

Standard
£16 *
* Excludes £1.50 booking fee

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Cinema 1

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
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