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- Nov 23, 2022
Cineuropa: Hole in the Head
"By turns mystifying and moving, bleak and funny, the film builds to a finale as strange as it is oddly powerful." "Irish director Dean Kavanagh finds imaginative ways to bridge experimental and narrative cinema in a feature about narcissism, caring and filmmaking." Film critic Elena Lazic reviews Hole in the Head for Cineuropa. Read it here.


- Nov 21, 2022
EAM Cinema reviews: HITH
★★★★ "𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗕𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗫" - Javier Acevedo reviews Hole in the Head for El antepenúltimo mohicano (EAM Cinema) "Fiction corrodes the language of images...turning them into negatives revealed with the acid of vampiric curiosity" Read the full review HERE

- Nov 18, 2022
Caimán CDC Review: HITH
"A totally fresh perspective, demonstrating the possibility of the co-existence of narrative with experimental" "Dean Kavanagh builds a story rooted in the deep psychology of its main character without ever losing the creative pulse" A superb review of Hole in the Head in the great Spanish publication Caimán Cuadernos de Cine by Daniela Urzola, after our recent screenings at Festival de Sevilla. Read it in original Spanish here, or translate via Deepl.


- Nov 17, 2022
Hole in the Head 'In Competition' at Seville
We had a great time at Festival de Sevilla for the European / Spanish premiere of HOLE IN THE HEAD. The film screened In Competition as part of the prestigious "Endless Revolutions" section, which also included new works by masters Eugène Green and Rita Azevedo Gomes! We were met with sold out shows, great Q&As, and an absolutely fantastic audience for all 3 nights! Cinema is alive in Sevilla! Special thanks to Javier, José-Luis, Fernando, Sarah, Carlos, Marina, Helena, Dani,

- Nov 16, 2022
Dean Kavanagh on UTV Life
I talk Hole in the Head with Belfast Film Festival's International programmer, Jessica Kiang on Northern Ireland's favourite entertainment show, UTV Life with host Pam Ballentine. WATCH HERE VPN may be required outside UK.


- Nov 16, 2022
Hole in the Head at Belfast!
An amazing time was had at Belfast Film Festival for the UK premiere of Hole in the Head! We had an absolutely fantastic screening followed by a terrific Q&A with programmer, Rose Baker. It was a privilege to return to this brilliant festival and to be included in such an incredible programme. Thanks to everyone who came along to the show! A big shout out to our producer Anja Mahler, actor John Murphy, and sound designer and mixer Killian FitzGerald who came along too! Specia

- Nov 1, 2022
European Premiere @ Festival de Sevilla
Hole in the Head will receive its European and Spanish premiere at Seville European Film Festival screening In Competition as part of Endless Revolutions. The film will be screening alongside new work by Eugène Green, Rita Azevedo Gomes and others. Tickets are now available for three screenings of Hole in the Head on the 8th, 9th and 11th of November. Book tickets and read full information HERE. The filmmakers will be travelling to Festival de Sevilla to support the shows tha