IFTA SCREEN DISCUSSION: ARRACHT
When:Wednesday June 3rd, 3pm
Where: Register Here
Academy Members are invited to participate in a live Q&A with the cast and crew of Arracht as part of IFTA's Screen Discussion Series
Arracht tells the story of Colmán Sharkey, a fisherman, a father, a husband, living on the wild shores of Connemara in 1845 as The Great Hunger descends. As land taxes rise and crops rot Colmán confronts his Landlord, the night ends in deadly violence and Colmán is forced to go on the run, hunted for crimes he did not commit. As the years pass in solitude, Colmán returns to the mainland and encounters a young girl, Kitty and a life-saving friendship develops.
Cast & Filmmakers in attendance: Director Tom Sullivan and Actor Dónall Ó Héalai will take part in an online discussion.
Wednesady June 3rd 3pm
Directed by: Tom Sullivan
Written by: Tom Sullivan
Cast: Dónall Ó Héalai, Saise Ní Chuinn, Dara Devaneyn
Date: June 3rd 3:00pm
Where: Register Here