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Patchwork Family

    • Director

      Sara Sulej

    • Credits

      Producers:
      Dominic Quinn,
      Sara Sulej,
      Sławomir Sulej

      Cinematographer

      Writer:

    • Principal Cast

      Laura Corcoran,
      Spud Kennedy,
      Dimitri Nesterov,
      Paul “Pauly” McDonagh,
      Connel “Johny” Irvine,
      James Dillion,
      Merle Schümann,
      Paul “Paulter Walter” Kimball,
      Nahuel Rafaele,
      Shane Scally,
      Finn O’Callaghan.

  • Category

    Documentary
    F-Rated Female-led
    Music

Patchwork Family is a documentary showcasing a passion for life, music, and creation. The band consists of 12 musicians. The film delves into the lives of each band member, exploring their history, and gradually assembles the individual pieces of the patchwork family that form the Galway Street Club band. Like a blanket, their music envelops listeners in a blend of melodies. Thanks to great and simple passion, the desire to create something unique breaks down all barriers. The band has unintentionally formed an unusually colourful family, but we must remember that, as in every family, conflicts arise. Throughout the film, we witness the challenges faced by street musicians, becoming immersed in their world.

World premiere: Galway Film Fleadh 2024

55 minutes, Poland, Ireland, 2023, Colour

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