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James Joyce and four entrepreneurs embark on an audacious journey to launch Ireland's first cinema, forever transforming a city's cultural landscape.
AWARDS: Best Feature Film. Bloomsday Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Trieste Film Festival/ SEEFEST Los Angeles/ Bloomsday Film Festival/ Dokudoc International Documentary Film Festival/ Cross-Border Film Festival/ Festival of Slovenian Film
Kino Volta - Visionaries unite to bring cinema to Dublin
In 1909, four daring entrepreneurs and a young, unknown James Joyce joined forces in Trieste, convincing each other to bring cinema to Dublin by opening Ireland's first full-time theater, the Cinema Volta.
This griping documentary is not a historical recount but rather a vibrant, modern exploration of the personalities behind the project. It delves into the dreams, challenges, and boldness of the individuals who helped shape a new cultural landscape, blending art and commerce with visionary ambition.
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