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Director
Sara Sulej
Credits
Producers: Dominic Quinn, Sara Sulej, Sławomir Sulej
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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.
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DocumentaryF-RatedMusic
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
A PRIVATE LIFE 11.00, 18.00
ARCHIVE AT LUNCHTIME: CONCRETE PROOF (DOUBLE BILL) 11.50
DISCLOSURE DAY 13.10
EAFFI DISCOVERIES: JET LAG IN SUMMER + Q&A 18.20
OBSESSION 11.20
ODYSSEYS: AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD 16.00
ROSEBUSH PRUNING 15.50, 20.30
THE INVITE 13.40, 18.15, 20.45
THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD 16.10, 20.55
THE LAST VIKING 13.20
The IFI is supported by The Arts Council