Forget the real world for a bit! This playlist is your perfect escape, packed with movies that deliver pure joy, heartwarming moments, and all the feel-good energy you need. It's the ultimate treat-yourself for a night in.


Dolce Far Niente (Sweet Doing Nothing) an original drama film, written directed and produced from the award winning Michael Antonio Keane. Officially Selected and earning it's place as finalist for "Best Irish Short" at the BAFTA Qualifying IndieCork International Film Festival.

Irish writer, Aidan who, after experiencing a painful breakup, moves to Italy. There, he discovers the joy of “dolce far niente” – the art of doing nothing.

Keane states "A personal account profoundly dealing with the pain and heartache that I endured after a beautiful relationship of mine came to a not so beautiful end. A journey of healing and growth told through a cinematic format while recognizing my strength, creativity and morals as an artist, storyteller, but most importantly, as a high value man, while always reminding myself that there will always be hope, and light at the end of the tunnel. Remember to be you, nobody can take that away from you! As an artist it is my duty to express emotions and tell stories for me to grow further in my learnings of life. Dolce Far Niente is by far my proudest body of work which I have created, resonating with Aidan and everything about it so powerfully. I must acknowledge that while written during a harrowing time for me, I firmly stand by saying that this piece, it's my style, the style of cinema that I have always aspired to make, and I am beyond chuffed to call it my own. It is the best and it's me.

The tale of an Irish writer who moves to Northern Italy, finding a new sense of tranquility in life after experiencing heartache.

Dolce Far Niente (Sweet Doing Nothing)

Valencia, Spain has many claims to fame: the birthplace of paella, the growers of Valencia oranges, the cradle of ceramics production, a World Design Capital, and the 2024 European Green Capital. Join The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc to explore Valencia, a city of contrasts, where the futuristic architecture of Santiago Calatrava shares the same space as UNESCO World Heritage sites, where the past and present collide in a fascinating mashup of culture, cuisine, and commerce.

Explore Valencia’s claims to fame from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to world class architecture

The Design Tourist Explores Valencia, Spain: Where the Silk Road Leads to a World Design Capital

The Design Tourist journeys beyond stereotypical tourist attractions with travel journalist Karen LeBlanc to connect with local culture, cuisine, art, and craft from quirks and curiosities, lavish to laid-back places, and handmade to homecooked products. Explore the world’s most creative cities as a Design Tourist.


Escape Iceland's tourist crowds to explore hidden wonders without missing popular attractions.

The Design Tourist, Exploring Iceland's Western Coast 

Travel along the Ring Road of Iceland's famed Golden Circle to explore waterfalls, black sand beaches and other geological wonders that make Iceland the ultimate adventure. Join The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc to explore Iceland's famous attractions and hidden wonders along the South Coast. 

Explore Iceland’s natural and hidden wonders along the Southern coast and Golden Circle.

The Design Tourist Explores Iceland's South Coast

An evening, in a luxurious building in the centre of Paris, an armed woman bursts into the apartment of Adriano Rizzo, an actor who exploits his status to abuse young actresses. Later, the mysterious woman reveals her identity: Hélène de Saint-Amand, owner of the apartment. She intends to kill him to put an end to his sexual assaults.

An evening, in a luxurious building in the center of Paris, an armed woman bursts into the apartment of Adriano Rizzo, an Italian actor.

Arrivederci Paris (Goodbye Paris)

The mozzarella production of brothers La Vecchia is almost bankrupt. But, when the liquid of some power drinks gets mixed inside the milk, a new, aphrodisiac and unexpectedly successful mozzarella business starts and luck seems to be going their way. Maybe.

Mozzarella: Italian cheese, usually a side dish. But there's nothing usual about this mozzarella.

Side Effects (Effetti Indesiderati)

Following a painful breakup, Toey decides to heal his broken heart in Higashikawa where he meets Oat, who is on his final bachelor trip. From strangers to friends, romance sparks between the two. Before returning to the ‘real world’, they must pick up their broken pieces and rebuild. Witness their heartwarming journey as they follow the simple pursuit of love amid stunning scenery.

A simple love story about two guys that accidentally met in Japan.

Present Perfect

Suzette is in an awful jam. Born deaf and poor in the rough and tumble mill town of Big Pine, she struggles to pay down her daddy's gambling debts by working nights as a cigarette girl at Big Jack Montag's swinging club, The Sweet Hippo. Problem is, Big Jack wants more from Suzette than just her time and half her tips. As time wears on, Suzette's hopes and dreams dwindle and fade. And now, making things worse, she thinks she might be falling in love with the club's star performer, Suitcase Sam! What's a girl to do?

Director: Marc Roussel
Cast: Haley Shannon, Ron Basch, Suitcase Sam, Alex Appel

A deaf cigarette girl falls for the star performer at The Sweet Hippo Club, but her land baron boss is not ready to share his property.

Wine & Dine: Pure Good Vibes