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John McGahern: A Private World (2005)
Thoughtful wonderful film
This film shows the writer John McGahern as he goes about his business both in Leitrim and in Tokyo visiting. The sight of this writer, a country gentleman of the old school, in his tweeds on the train in Tokyo with Hello Kitty schoolgirls is priceless.
Wonderful gems of wisdom fall from him, about life, writing, and art.
He discusses his father and mother, despairing of one and adoring of the other. There's real insight here from the director, bringing up the truth of his life with nothing more than gently being with him.
A lovely film and on a wonderful subject. The director is to be congratulated on his achievement, true empathy.
32A (2007)
Absolutely excellent little gem
I can't understand the other comment here. Clearly didn't get it. I went to see it in Balbriggan. I didn't like the poster at all but read so many good reviews online that we thought we'd give it a go. I'm glad we did.
It was fantastic. Really like all four girls and their performances, the story is so true to life, it really brings you back. The music, the photography, the whole look was wonderful. I particularly appreciated all the small nuances in the family life of the girls.
This is a simple story, not a huge story but one where the little details tell it really, it captures growing up in an intelligent way. One of the best Irish films I've seen.