Christy - Festival of Europe Film Screening (POSTPONED)

Please note: this screening is postponed and we will share further details on a new date as soon as possible.

Join us for a free screening of Christy, screening as part of the Festival of Europe Scotland 2026 (7-17 May). This is a free screening, but donations are welcome to support The Kitchen at 44 King Street's Mercat Cross community meals. You can donate at the checkout or on the night - no donation necessary.

Christy (2025, directed by Brendan Canty) | Ages 15+ | 94 minutes

Seventeen-year-old Christy is forced to move in with his estranged older half-brother after being thrown out of his suburban foster home. While his brother considers the arrangement temporary, Christy starts to feel at home in Cork’s working-class Northside. He begins making friends and reconnecting with his roots – despite the potentially negative influence of his extended family. As his brother tries to secure a better future for him, both are confronted with tough decisions that challenge their fragile bond. Together, they must navigate their shared past and uncertain future.

Directed by first time feature-director and story co-creator, Brendan Canty, this is one of five films nominated for the LUX Audience Award 2026. You can watch the trailer here.