Foscadh

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Foscadh

2021

1h 33m

Drama

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Set in contemporary Connemara, Foscadh is a feature film telling the story of gormless recluse John Cunliffe who is suddenly propelled into manhood at the ripe old age of 26. When his over-cosseting parents pass away, John inherits mountain land that is in the way of a lucrative wind-farm development and he is forced to navigate the choppy waters of courtship, trust and vengeance for the first time.

Tara Brady

Irish Times

O Héalai is remarkable in the central role, which couldnt be further from his fierce, determined turn in last years Arracht. A genuine Irish-language movie star is born.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 11, 2022

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Phil Hoad

Guardian

Ó Héalai fills the main character with a squirming, unabashed lust for life.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 8, 2022

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Richard Kuipers

Variety

Though easier to admire than enjoy, "Shelter" has many fine attributes, and it will be interesting to monitor Breathnach's progress from here.

Nov 8, 2021

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Hilary A White

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

It will highlight to all comers that Irish-language cinema is an independently spirited presence on the western edge of European filmmaking, one that makes great use of its remote environs and the stories they can play host to.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 18, 2022

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Kimberly Reyes

Film Ireland Magazine

Beyond being a movie that is deeply tied to the land and is told in the Irish language, Foscadh speaks to some of the underlying issues of the island.

Mar 18, 2022

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Siún Ní Dhuinn

RTÉ (Ireland)

An insightful, powerful look at a man on the margins.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 17, 2022

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Seán Breathnach

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Set in contemporary Connemara, Foscadh is a feature film telling the story of gormless recluse John Cunliffe who is suddenly propelled into manhood at the ripe old age of 26. When his over-cosseting parents pass away, John inherits mountain land that is in the way of a lucrative wind-farm development and he is forced to navigate the choppy waters of courtship, trust and vengeance for the first time.

Director: Seán Breathnach
Producer: Paddy Hayes
Screenwriter: Seán Breathnach, Donal Ryan, Seán Breathnach
Production Co: Tua Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Scottish Gaelic
Runtime: 1h 33m