Four Mothers - Members' Screening
IFTA MEMBERS' SCREENING
THURS 27th MARCH
A film by Darren and Colin Thornton (A Date for Mad Mary)
In Irish cinemas from 4th April
Starring James McArdle (Mary Queen of Scots, Mare of Easttown, Ammonite) andFionnula Flanagan (The Guard, The Others, Waking Ned Devine)
Winner - Audience Award
London International Film Festival 2024
Four Mothers tells the story of Edward (James McArdle), a novelist saddled with caring for his elderly mother (Fionnula Flanagan) who finally finds himself on the brink of literary success. Busy with the demands of his upcoming book tour, the last thing Edward needs is his friends leaving their mothers on his doorstep as they head off on an impromptu Pride holiday!
Over a chaotic weekend, Edward has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies. The film stars James McArdle, Fionnula Flanagan, Dearbhla Molloy, Paddy Glynn, Stella McCusker and Irish comedian Gearóid Farrelly. Niamh Cusack makes a cameo appearance as a medium and Rory O’Neill, aka Panti Bliss, one of Ireland’s best known drag performers, plays a therapist.
This uplifting film follows an unlikely found family on an emotionally charged journey of self-discovery and acceptance.