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Screen Ireland Shorts: Strand 2
The Screen Ireland Shorts showcase a diverse collection of innovative and compelling short films, highlighting emerging talent and unique storytelling. These films offer a fresh perspective on contemporary issues, showcasing the creativity and passion driving Irish cinema.
PEAT
Dir. Paudie Baggott, Ireland
On the advice of her witchy neighbour, a widow builds a Golem to help her work the bog. Things go swimmingly until her useless man-child son starts feeling jealous.
COME BACK
Dir. Helen O'Reilly, Ireland
Eleven-year-old Jenny idolises her 13-year-old sister Lisa and wants to rekindle their once close relationship. Things take a sinister turn when she accompanies Lisa and her friends to a derelict building.
GAEL FORCE
Dir. Tara Hegarty, Ireland
In 1999, Irish national broadcaster RTÉ announced that its weather forecasters would be replaced by attractive young television presenters. But the people of Ireland had something to say about that.
REROOTED
Dir. Christian Spurling, Delphine Coudray
A bored warehouse worker's quest for an enduring legacy as an animator takes a darkly comedic turn when she signs up for an eco-friendly burial.
TURNAROUND
Dir. Aisling Byrne, Ireland
Following a sudden, tragic bereavement, a West Cork cleaner must decide if she will uphold a tightly hidden secret. Aisling Byrne’s short is beautifully written and even more beautifully acted.
RETIREMENT PLAN
Dir. John Kelly, Ireland
In this cheekily funny yet poignant animation, Ray (Domhnall Gleeson) fantasises about everything he’d love to do in retirement, once he finally has the “time”.
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