Connemara premiere for new thriller Arracht

Strong Gaeltacht cast feature in this award winning film, mostly shot in Leitir Mealláin

ARRACHT, the new Irish language feature film from Tom Sullivan, starring Dónall Ó Héalaí, Seán T Ó Meallaigh, and Pádraic Breathach, will receive a special pre-release screening in Indreabhán.

The film, a character-driven thriller set before the outbreak of the Great Famine, will be screened in Seanscoil Sailearna this evening [Thursday March 13] at 8.15pm.

Created as part of the CINE4 initiative from TG4, Screen Ireland, and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, it was shot mainly in Leitir Mealláin and features a cast of Connemara actors, including Saise Ní Chuinn, Dava Devaney, Eoin Ó Dubhgaill, and Conall Ó Céidigh.

Arracht (which means monster ) tells the story of a fisherman who takes in a stranger at the request of a priest, leading to tragic personal struggles, but hope comes in the form of a young girl who needs his help. At last week's Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival, Arracht won Best Irish Film, while Dónal Ó Héalaí won Best Actor.

The screening is a presentation of Club Scannán Sailearna and Access Cinema. To reserve a seat email [email protected]. The film is due to go on general release on April 3. See www.clubscannan.ie

 

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