IFTA SCREEN DISCUSSION: A BEND IN THE RIVER
MONDAY, May 24th, 4.00pm
When: May 24th, 4.00pm Where: Register Here
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for A Bend in the River with Director/Writer Colin Broderick, Actors John Duddy and John Connors with sound designer Nikki Moss and Producer Julie Ryan, as part of the Irish Academy awards viewing season.
A Bend in the River is an exploration of identity at a crucial time in Northern Irish politics, at a time when we are once again being forced to reconsider the notion of what it means to be Irish.
The semi-autobiographical story follows struggling writer Matt (John Duddy), who returns home from New York to Northern Ireland for the first time in 25 years. It’s time for Matt to finally face the ghosts of his past: Katie (Kathy Kiera Clarke – Derry Girls/Bloody Sunday), an abusive teacher (Pat Laffan – Father Ted/The Snapper), his brother (John McConnell) and his childhood friends Declan (Brendan Broderick) and Paudie (John Connors – Cardboard Gangsters/Love Hate), who sacrificed an easier life to stay at home and fight during the Troubles.
Matt has a new book to write, but it’s not going to be easy coming to terms with years of sectarian strife with a gun to his head. Introducing Nicola Boyle to our screens as the local troublemaker.
Cast & Filmmakers in attendance:
Director/Writer Colin Broderick, Actors John Duddy and John Connors with sound designer Nikki Moss and Producer Julie Ryan.
This will be an online Zoom Event - You will be sent the Zoom Access Link by email