From contemporary to classic films‚ the Yale Center for British Art showcases the best in cinema in our theater-style Lecture Hall. Film series are designed to highlight the permanent collection and special exhibitions.



AUGUST

 
2  SATURDAY
2 pm
The Quiet Man (1952)
Directed by John Ford (not rated, 129 minutes). The 1952 classic about an American boxer (John Wayne) who returns to Ireland and falls in love with a beautiful but poor maiden.
Lecture Hall



9  SATURDAY
2 pm
The Commitments (1991)
Directed by Alan Parker (rated R, 118 minutes). An upbeat musical about a young mans efforts to form the worlds hardest working band and bring soul music to the people of Ireland.
Lecture Hall



16  SATURDAY
2 pm
The Secret of Roan Inish (1994)
Directed by John Sayles (rated PG, 103 minutes). Director John Sayles lovely film about Irish folklore and a fearless ten-year-old child.
Lecture Hall



23  SATURDAY
2 pm
In the Name of the Father (1993)
Directed by Jim Sheridan (rated R, 133 minutes). Based on the true story of Gerry Conlon (played by Daniel Day-Lewis), a Belfast youth who-along with family members and friends-was wrongly accused of IRA terrorism and spent 15 years in prison.
Lecture Hall