1988 Best European Short Film
Short And Curlies
Director: Mike Leigh
Producers: Victor Glynn, Simon Channing-Williams
England
1988 Best Irish Short Film
Bread And Honey
Director: Edel O'Brien
Producers: Edel O'Brien
Ireland
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1988 Highlights
Opening Gala: (USA) Midnight Run, directed by Martin Best
Closing Gala: (UK)The Dawning the last movie to feature
the Late Trevor Howard and stars Anthony Hopkins
Controversy arises over the screening of "The Last Temptation
of Christ" by Martin Scorcese. Catholic Bishops are concerned
over the screening of the controversial film and advise
their congregation not to go and see the film. Protestors
picket at the screening of the film. The screening of the
film is delayed as audiences are subjected to handbag and
security checks
