To celebrate International Women’s Day, the United Nations invite you to the screening of “Mrs Robinson”.
Time & Place
When: Wednesday 5 March 2025, at 19:00 | Registration opens at 18:30
Where: Cinema Palace (85, Boulevard Anspach, 1000 Bruxelles)
Click HERE to register for tickets
(places are limited – first come, first served)
Click HERE for the e-handout with more information about the screening.
Description
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we invite you to the screening of “Mrs Robinson”. This event is organised by the United Nations in Brussels, the Representation of the European Commission in Belgium, the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the European Union and Project Dandelion.
A panel discussion and drinks reception will follow the film.
Details on the panelists will be announced later.
Synopsis
A story about female leadership, human rights activism and climate action, Mrs Robinson tells the inspirational life story of change-maker Mary Robinson: Ireland’s first female President, a pioneering UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the successor of Nelson Mandela as Chair of The Elders.
Film Director
Directed by Aoife Kelleher, known for “We Need to Talk About Dad” (2017), “One Million Dubliners” (2014), “Home” (2012) and “Testimony” (2025). The documentary “Mrs Robinson” tells Mary Robinson’s story, in her own words, for the very first time.
Language and runtime
The documentary will be in English, with French subtitles, and has a runtime of 52 minutes.
Practical details
Check-in at the cinema starts at 18:30. The screening starts at 19:00.
Bring a confirmation of your registration to the cinema.
If you did not receive a confirmation, please first check your spam folder before contacting us at info@cineonu.org.
Due to a large number of no-shows, we do overbook so please arrive early. A ticket does not guarantee a seat. We kindly ask you to register only if you are able to attend our event.
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