Perhaps the most prolific actor in Irish cinema, Lalor Roddy has worked with pretty much everyone. From his beginnings as a founder member of Tinderbox theatre company, it’s hard to overstate the diversity of roles and productions of which he has been a part.

From filmmaker Steve McQueen and his critically acclaimed, award-winning Hunger, to countless fledgling short film makers on the island of Ireland, Lalor has supported projects of every budget with his dedicated skill.

In terms of the diversity of subject, style and role that Lalor takes on, the two biggest Irish films of this year encapsulate exactly this, with Lalor appearing in both Irish rap comedy, Kneecap, and Pat Collins’ contemplative John McGahern adaptation, That They May Face the Rising Sun, in which his performance as ageing farmhand, Patrick, is deeply affecting and truly unforgettable.

Having been an audience member of the festival many times in the past, Lalor Roddy will this year take part in an illustrated conversation about his wide-ranging and impressive career. He will be joined by Film Hub NI’s Hugh Odling-Smee.

For information on the full BFF24 programme visit: www.belfastfilmfestival.org