Someone you love would love some…analysis An Cailín Ciúin is a film built around the little things. Exploring grief, shame and loneliness through the innocent, but observant eyes of a child, Colm Bairéad’s camera focuses in on details that would catch a little girl’s eye and linger in her memory. A glamourous earring. Impossibly clear…
Ireland’s international standing in the world of cinema has been steadily rising since before Film In Dublin even started. The island’s status as one of the leading lights in film worldwide was underlined today as the nominations for this year’s Academy Awards were announced. A wide range of nods in front of and behind the…
There’s been nothing quiet about the success of one of the finest Irish films in recent years. It was confirmed today that An Cailín Ciúin, Colm Bairéad’s emotional and immersive Irish language film, has passed €1 million at the Irish/UK box office. Since picking up the Audience Award and Dublin Film Critics Circle’s Best Irish…
Director: Colm Bairéad Starring: Catherine Clinch, Carrie Crowley, Andrew Bennett Running Time: 95 minutes In an Irish film industry that is marching ever further forwards it can be easy to scoff at stories that look back to the past. Our touchy subject tetchiness to the ‘diddly idle’ at times causes a wariness in exploring our…
