The Dublin International Film Festival will take place from Thursday February 22nd to Saturday March 2nd, and now the first details have been revealed.
Acclaimed French actress Isabelle Huppert will receive the Volta Award, which will be presented to her at an 'In Conversation with...' event.
Huppert is best known for her roles in films including 'The Lacemaker' and 'Elle', and TV shows including 'The Romanoffs' and 'Call My Agent!'
Festival director Grainne Humphreys said: "One of the finest actors of her generation, Isabelle Huppert has made an indelible impression on world cinema, her fearless performances, boundless curiosity and incredible work rate has defined modern French cinema. We relish the opportunity with our Festival audience to celebrate her career and her immense talent in presenting her with our Volta Award in person in Dublin."
Meanwhile, details of the festival's closing film have been revealed, with the premiere of 'That They May Face The Rising Sun' set to screen at the closing gala.
The film, based on John McGahern's novel, tells the story of a year in the life of a rural, lakeside community in Ireland in the 1970s and is directed by Pat Collins and stars Barry Ward, Anna Bederke and more.
Tickets for the closing gala are on sale now, and you can watch the trailer below:
