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Director
Katrina Costello
Credits
Producer: Ken O'Sullivan
Principal Cast
Patrick McCormack John Joe Conway
Category
Documentary
A cinematic eulogy to nature and agrarian culture and a glimpse into the life of farmer/poet Patrick McCormack, descendant of generations of farmers who have lived off the Burren in County Clare. The Mesolithic tombs, famine villages and endless stone walls tell of the Burren’s long history of human habitation. Patrick longs to farm quietly like his forebears but life takes a different turn when he joins the Burren Action Group in their campaign to oppose plans for a vast interpretative centre at Mullaghmore, a battle that divided the local community but ultimately saved this iconic wilderness. This debut from director Katrina Costello, who shot much of the breath-taking nature sequences herself, creates a viewing experience that is deeply meditative, leading to a deep connection with the natural environment and a heightened awareness of our role in protecting our vulnerable planet. Notes by Sunniva O'Flynn Awards: Cinematographer Award, Salem Film Festival, 2019 Best Film: Mountain Culture, BANFF Film Festival, 2018 Best Documentary Environment, Innsbruck Nature Film Festival, 2018
75 minutes, Ireland, 2017, Colour
ANORA 15:30
BIRD 11:10
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL – IFI FAMILY: SAUVAGES 11.00
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: AGATHA AND THE LIMITLESS READINGS 14.10
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: BEING MARIA 15.10
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: JIM’S STORY 17.30
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: MARCELLO MIO 19.50
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: SCÉNARIOS + EXPOSÉ DU FILM ANNONCE DU FILM ‘SCÉNARIO’ 12.10
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: SOULEYMANE’S STORY 13.00
HOUSEWIFE OF THE YEAR 13:40, 18:20
SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE 16:20, 18:30
SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT 20:10
THE ROOM NEXT DOOR 20:40
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