THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN (15) 1hr 51m
Schedule
Fri May 03 2024 at 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Location
27A High Street, TQ9 5NP Totnes, United Kingdom | Totnes, EN
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Dir: Pat CollinsCast: Barry Ward, Anna Berdeke, Ruth McCabe
Genre: Drama
Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name, That They May Face the Rising Sun is a vivid evocation of nature, humanity and life itself, set in a 1980's rural community in Ireland.
Joe (Barry Ward) and Kate (Anna Bederke) have found the good life in a corner of Ireland where Joe grew up. Five years after their return from London, they have a contentment that feels very much like happiness. He writes, she is a photographer and artist who retains a half ownership in a London gallery. Creative days mingle with tending to the bee hives, growing food in their raised beds and keeping open house for any neighbour who feels inclined to drop by for a gossip, a mug of tea or a word of advice. The couple have found the time to stop and stare. They can feel the sun on their face, breathe the scented air and appreciate everything around them. Collins and cinematographer Richard Kendrick provide a clear sense of what is so special about the landscape. Hedgerows stretch along the side of roads, a house seems under the thumb of nature as it cowers beneath hanging trees and spreading shrubs. Birdsong fills the soundtrack and the delicate piano score from Irene and Linda Buckley adds a mournful note
"The sense of tranquility is palpable, and the film almost seems designed to lower your blood pressure" Screen Daily
" quietly affecting, funny and filled with a stunningly subtle exploration of life’s hardships" Film Carnage.com
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