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Director
Alex Fegan
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Producer:Garry Walsh
Category
Documentary
Featuring 30 men and women, all born before 1916, Older than Ireland is something of a landmark documentary that explores what it means to have lived 100 years, and more, in Ireland. Director Alex Fegan, who recently took the measure of The Irish Pub, brings to these centenarian interviews a relaxed, conversational style, which is quickly becoming his trademark. Clearly winning the trust of his subjects, he draws candid reminiscences and humorous reflections on all manner of topics from politics (one interviewee is the only living man to have met both Collins and De Valera) to relationships, marriage and the loss of loved ones. Although Fegan has been blessed with all of his interviewees, special mention is reserved for Drimnagh resident (and Superkings enthusiast) Bessie Nolan (103; pictured) whose frank commentary is especially memorable. Notes by David O’Mahony Awards Director's Choice Award, Boston Irish Film Festival, 2016 Best New Irish Documentary, Galway Film Fleadh, 2015
81 minutes, Ireland, 2015, Colour
A QUIET LOVE 13.00
ARCHIVE AT LUNCHTIME: MISSPENT YOUTHS? (PROGRAMME 1) 12.30
IFI YOUTH PANEL: BLUE VALENTINE 18.00
IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY 15.30, 20.30
MY FATHER’S SHADOW 16.15
NO OTHER CHOICE 15.10
SENTIMENTAL VALUE 13.30
THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE 13.15, 18.10
THE SECRET AGENT 20.15
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