Disney movie premieres in Dublin
05-09-2008
Last night, the eyes of the movie world were focusing on Dublin.
The world premiere of new Disney film The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, based on the book by Irish author John Boyne, was being held in the city, the Belfast Telegraph reports.
The premiere took place at the Savoy cinema on O'Connell Street which is the oldest remaining cinema in the Ireland. It also has the biggest screen in the country, according to dublinevents.com.
The cast includes David Thewlis, who has starred in two Harry Potter films, and Rupert Friend, boyfriend of actress Keira Knightly.
The story revolves around a childhood friendship at a concentration camp during the second world war, according to Internet Movie Database.
All proceeds from the film are being donated to Amnesty International.
For those wanting to explore the country's capital further, car hire in Dublin is an easy way to visit the historic sights and beautiful scenery.
