Hull Independent Cinema: the Lost Children of Tuam

Hull Independent Cinema presents...
The lost children of tuam
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Dir Frank Berry Ireland 2026 84 mins Rated 15 EnglishThe true story of amateur historian Catherine Corless and her investigation into the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, County Galway. After discovering evidence indicating the deaths of 796 infants and children without corresponding burial records, Corless begins a painstaking search for answers. As her inquiries deepen, she encounters resistance from church, state, and local authorities determined to avoid scrutiny. Undeterred, Corless follows a trail of evidence that exposes decades of neglect and secrecy, forcing Ireland to confront one of the darkest chapters in its modern history.Starring Monica Dolan, Andrew Bennett, Ian McElhinneyAwards and festivals
Winner - Best Film: Galway Film Festival 2026
Toronto International Film Festival: Official SelectionReviews
"A deeply affecting drama...Monica Dolan excels" - VarietyAccessibility
Subtitles
This film will be presented with Descriptive Subtitles. In addition to reproducing dialogue, these subtitles include additional non-dialogue sounds available to a hearing audience, e.g. "(sighs)" or "(door creaks)" and song lyrics. In our experience, guests do not find the subtitles distracting, especially as the majority of our films are subtitled foreign language films.Hull Independent Cinema is working towards making our films more accessible. We have decided to present all our films with Descriptive Subtitles where available.Age rating
THE LOST CHILDREN OF TUAM is rated 15. Under 15s will not be admitted. For more information, please see the film's page on the BBFC website.Programme Details
The venue is open all day, so why not come along early to grab a drink and a snack? The programme run time includes an allowance for introductions and up to three trailers. While we will endeavour to accommodate latecomers, this may not always be possible. Please note that we reserve the right to refuse entry, without a refund, to anyone arriving after the advertised start time.Contact Us
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