Residents and visitors can access the best of Irish and international films at the Irish Film Institute, which works to preserve Irish film heritage through its archives and educate people about the art of cinema in general. The Foundation screens international and Irish films specifically new releases, foreign films, independent films, curatorial collections and classics. They host film festivals and special events. Not many movies are shown in regular Irish cinemas but they can be watched here; If you are in Dublin, you must make time to visit this landmark.