Herbert Park / St Anne's Park, Saturday 12th September - Saturday 26th September
Sensinema is bringing the magic of outdoor cinema to two of Dublin’s best-loved parks this September, with inclusive screenings of acclaimed Irish animated films.
The initiative, developed by Happenings and Neuroconvergence, is designed to make the outdoor cinema experience more welcoming and accessible to a wider audience by combining the atmosphere of cinema under the open sky with thoughtful features that allow people and families to enjoy the event in the way that works best for them.
Sensinema will feature Song of the Sea in Herbert Park on Saturday 12 September, followed by The Secret of Kells in St Anne’s Park on Saturday 26 September.
Both films come from Kilkenny-based animation studio Cartoon Saloon and have received international acclaim including Academy Award nominations. Drawing on Irish folklore, mythology and extraordinary hand-drawn animation, the films are particularly fitting choices for a unique outdoor celebration of Irish storytelling.
At each Sensinema screening, audiences will watch the film using adjustable wireless headphones, allowing guests to control their own sound level. There will be a more relaxed atmosphere and dedicated quiet spaces will also be available for anyone who needs to take a break from the main event. An access guide is also being prepared and will be shared with ticket buyers in advance.
The experience will begin before each film with a short pre-screening chat with experts in neurodiversity as well as some live music by members of Kíla who also created music for both films. This will give audiences the opportunity to settle in and enjoy an afternoon in the park before each screening starts.
- Tickets for Song of the Sea at Herbert Park
- Tickets for The Secret of Kells at St Anne's Park
