The  Brigid 1500 Film Season, hosted by Kilcullen Bridge Cinema, concludes next Tuesday February 28^th with La Syndicaliste. It is fifth in a series of films that portray strong, brave, resilient female characters. Supported by Kildare County Council, all films celebrate the legacy of Saint Brigid and the values she represented.

A French thriller, La Syndicaliste tells the extraordinary real-life story of Irish woman Maureen Kearney, a senior trade union representative-turned-whistleblower in a French power company. Maureen’s efforts to expose top-secret deals met with fierce resistance from powerful people. Her life was turned upside down when she was violently assaulted and then subsequently accused by police of faking the attack.

“You may never have heard of Maureen Kearney, but you won’t forget her after this”- Irish Independent★★★★

“La Syndicaliste is a fascinating true crime drama that unfolds like a thriller”- Irish Examiner★★★★

Refreshments 7.30pm and film 8pm.

122 minutes, France/Germany, subtitled, 15A (IFCO rating) All tickets €5, available in Woodbine Books and on Eventbrite.