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Experience the best in Independent and world film in a fully digital cinema based in the unique surroundings of a stunningly refurbished 1700s neo-classical church. Triskel Arts Centre in the heart of Cork city screens two titles each week with additional special events, film strands such as Experimental Film, Horror and monthly Shorts.

  • Tickets for films rated ’12A’ and ’15A’ can be purchased for persons under the ages of 12 and 15 only if accompanied by an adult guardian (of 18 years or older).
  • Tickets for films rated ’16’ can be purchased by and for persons of 16 years of age and over only (valid ID may be required).
  • Tickets for films rated ’18’ can be purchased by and for persons of 18 years of age and over only (valid ID may be required).
  • Tickets for films rated ‘NC’ can be purchased by members only, of 18 years of age and over only (valid ID may be required). Members must be over 18 years of age to attend films rated ‘NC’.

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Ticket prices before 5pm*:
Full: €7.50
With Annual Membership: €6.50
Child (under 14): €6.50

Ticket prices 5pm and after:
Full: €10.50
With Annual Membership: €8
Child (under 14): €8

We encourage everyone to purchase tickets online in advance but, if you’d prefer to purchase in person, check out this week’s Box Office Opening Hours. We would appreciate contactless payment where possible.

*Triskel may adjust these prices in special circumstances

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If you love films, then Triskel Cinema Membership is a must for you. Members benefits include:

  • Reduced standard ticket prices
  • No fees on non-cert titles
  • Invitation to special screenings and events
  • Exclusive membership newsletter
  • A free screening after every eight attended (full annual membership only)
  • Treat one guest per screening to your membership rates (full annual membership only)
  • Free 90-day subscription to MUBI

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  • Card is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
  • Titles, times, dates and prices subject to change.
  • Management reserves the right to refuse admission.
  • Membership can be revoked if not used in line with our terms and conditions.
  • Membership is non-transferrable.
  • Full Membership can be purchased online. All other memberships need to be obtained at our Box Office. Please note, we do not process memberships in the 30 minutes prior to a screening.
  • Presentation of membership card and valid ID needed to purchase tickets and enter auditorium.
  • Membership prices does not extend to satellite broadcasting events.
  • Membership price can be extended to one guest per screening (full annual membership only).
  • One free ticket earned for every eight (full annual membership only).
  • Use of recording devices is forbidden.
  • Tickets for films rated ’12A’ and ’15A’ can be purchased for persons under the ages of 12 and 15 only if accompanied by an adult guardian (of 18 years or older).
  • Tickets for films rated ’16’ can be purchased by and for persons of 16 years of age and over only (valid ID may be required).
  • Tickets for films rated ’18’ can be purchased by and for persons of 18 years of age and over only (valid ID may be required).
  • Tickets for films rated ‘NC’ can be purchased by members only, of 18 years of age and over only (valid ID may be required).
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The Belly of an Architect
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Peter Greenaway Season

119 mins – United Kingdom / Italy 1987 – Dir: Peter Greenaway
Starring: Brian Dennehy, Chloe Webb and Lambert Wilson

Brian Dennehy stars as an American architect slowly losing his grip on life while working in Italy on an exhibition for the eighteenth-century French architect Etienne-Louis Boullee. One of the most visually striking films of the 1980s, with a celebrated score by Glenn Branca and Wim Mertens, The Belly of an Architect shows one of British cinema’s true visionaries at the height of his powers.

Tues 16 May
8.15pm

Peter Greenaway Season

Triskel Arts Centre is delighted to present a short season celebrating one of British cinema’s most striking and unique talents: Peter Greenaway. Three feature films will be screened. The debut narrative feature The Draughtsman’s Contract from 1982, recently restored by the British Film Institute, is a wonderfully ​​idiosyncratic tale hailed by critic Alexander Walker as “stunningly original”. A Zed & Two Noughts from 1985 has a beautiful Michael Nyman score while Philip French of The Observer wrote, “The energy is immense, the appearance of the film consistently sleek and visually exciting.” The Belly of an Architect, Greenaway’s third narrative feature from 1987, is set in  Rome and contains one of the greatest performances from the much-missed American actor Brian Dennehy.

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Tue 16 May 2023
20:15

119 mins – United Kingdom / Italy 1987 – Dir: Peter Greenaway
Starring: Brian Dennehy, Chloe Webb and Lambert Wilson

Brian Dennehy stars as an American architect slowly losing his grip on life while working in Italy on an exhibition for the eighteenth-century French architect Etienne-Louis Boullee. One of the most visually striking films of the 1980s, with a celebrated score by Glenn Branca and Wim Mertens, The Belly of an Architect shows one of British cinema’s true visionaries at the height of his powers.

Tues 16 May
8.15pm

Peter Greenaway Season

Triskel Arts Centre is delighted to present a short season celebrating one of British cinema’s most striking and unique talents: Peter Greenaway. Three feature films will be screened. The debut narrative feature The Draughtsman’s Contract from 1982, recently restored by the British Film Institute, is a wonderfully ​​idiosyncratic tale hailed by critic Alexander Walker as “stunningly original”. A Zed & Two Noughts from 1985 has a beautiful Michael Nyman score while Philip French of The Observer wrote, “The energy is immense, the appearance of the film consistently sleek and visually exciting.” The Belly of an Architect, Greenaway’s third narrative feature from 1987, is set in  Rome and contains one of the greatest performances from the much-missed American actor Brian Dennehy.

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A visual treat, almost an homage to the style of Rome's architecture, lensed with skill and packed with esoteric nuances.
Variety