Set in a rapidly changing Dublin, Work|Werk follows Saoirse, a poet who moonlights as a stripper, navigating the city’s social and economic divides. When she unexpectedly runs into Manchán, a former acquaintance turned property developer, their awkward street reunion escalates into a tense encounter inside the club - a space she now claims as her own. The film explores class, ambition and survival in contemporary Ireland, revealing the resilience and complexity of a woman living on her own terms.
Directed by
Janna KempermanScreenings and awards
2026
Encounters Film Festival
United Kingdom (UK)
