Bastille Day 2026 Film Screening: À l'abordage

As part of the Bastille Day celebrations in Ireland, the French Embassy in association with Irish cultural partners, presents a special French Film Programme from 1st to 19th July 2026 in Dublin, Cork, Dún Laoghaire, and online.

Dublin City Council Libraries are delighted to participate in this initiative by the French Embassy, celebrating French culture and marking the close friendship between Ireland and France.

On Wednesday 15 July, join us in Dolphin's Barn Library for a screening of À l'abordage.

On a hot summer night in Paris, Félix meets a young woman, Alma, and falls in love. The next morning, Alma hops on a train to join her family in southern France. Félix, determined to follow his soulmate, embarks on a carpool ride with his best friend Chérif and their reluctant driver Edouard. When the car breaks down upon arrival, things turn sour: Alma doesn’t seem too pleased by this unexpected visit.reality?

Director: Guillaume Brac

Year: 2020

Running time: 1h 35

Genre: Fiction, comedy

No booking required. First come, first seated.

For more information, please contact the library branch directly:

E: [email protected] T: 01 2228455

All screenings are free!

Discover the full programme of Bastille Day Ireland here: https://ie.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/bastille-day-ireland-2026

All films in French with English subtitles

Presented in association with the French Embassy in Ireland and Institut français.

Bastille Day Ireland Film Festival is an initiative of the French Embassy in Ireland, presented in association with Alliance Française Irish network, Institut français, European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City Libraries, dlr Libraries, Cork City Library, University College Cork, Cork French Film Festival, and Cork International Film Festival.