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Director
Brendan Byrne
Credits
Producers: Andrew Tully, Trevor Birney, Brendan Byrne.
Principal Cast
Ryan McMullan, Foy Vance, Paul Hamilton.
Category
DocumentaryMusic
Ryan McMullan and his musical team gather on Cruit Island, Co Donegal for an intense 4-day recording and listening session as they work on Ryan’s debut album, a pivotal moment in his career. Against the majestic landscape, we meet singer/songwriter Ryan McMullan, his mentor, artist Foy Vance, manager/drummer Paul ‘Hammy’ Hamilton and producer Eoin O’Callaghan (Elma Orkestra) and watch as Ryan’s song-writing and vocal ability are given full flight. The retreat is punctuated with scenes from Ryan’s career to date - his tour with Ed Sheeran and his friendship with Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody. When the album plans are derailed by Covid-19, Ryan is forced to sit tight until the gloom of the pandemic lifts – waiting eagerly until his message can be unleashed on the world stage. Notes by Sunniva O’Flynn
80 minutes, Colour, 2021, UK
ABBAS KIAROSTAMI: LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE 13.30
ALL YOU NEED IS DEATH 20:50
DUNE: PART TWO (70MM) 18.15
IRISH FOCUS: A GIRL CAN TOUCH THE SKY + Q&A 16.00
KIDNAPPED 14:10, 19:45
PERFECT DAYS 11:30, 17:00
THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN 13:20, 15:50 (OC), 18:30
THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE 11:20
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