That They May Face the Rising Sun is a 2023 Irish film directed by Pat Collins. It is an adaptation of the 2002 novel of the same name by John McGahern. The film was nominated for 11 awards, winning Best Film, at the 2024 Irish Film & Television Awards.
| That They May Face the Rising Sun | |
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| Directed by | Pat Collins |
| Screenplay by | Pat Collins Eamon Little |
| Based on | That They May Face the Rising Sun by John McGahern |
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| Cinematography | Richard Kendrick |
| Edited by | Keith Walsh |
| Music by | Irene Buckley Linda Buckley |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
Premise
editIn the 1980s, a young couple Joe and Kate leave London for Ireland to live in Joe’s native County Leitrim.
Cast
edit- Barry Ward as Joe
- Anna Bederke as Kate
- Lalor Roddy as Patrick
- Ruth McCabe as Mary
- Phillip Dolan as Jamesie
- Sean McGinley as Johnny
- Brendan Conroy as Bill
Production
editThe adaptation of the John McGahern 2002 novel is directed and co-written by Pat Collins whose previous documentary work includes John McGahern: A Private World (2005).[1] The script was co-written by Eamon Little. The cast has Barry Ward, Anna Bederke in the lead roles and also includes Lalor Roddy, Sean McGinley, Ruth McCabe and first-time actor Phillip Dolan.[2]
Principal photography took place in Connemara in County Galway, along the Mayo border.[3]
Release
editThe premiered at the London Film Festival in 2023.[4]
Reception
editThe film was nominated for 11 awards, winning for Best Film, at the Irish Film & Television Awards in April 2024. [5]
References
edit- ^ Hunter, Allan (October 8, 2023). "'That They May Face The Rising Sun': London Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Trailer for 'That They May Face The Rising Sun'". Irish Central. December 29, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Whittington, Paul. "John McGahern's That They May Face the Rising Sun on film: 'It's a trip down memory lane'". Independent.ie. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Korossi, Georgia (October 9, 2023). "Pat Collins on his John McGahern adaptation That They May Face the Rising Sun". BFI.org. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (April 20, 2024). "Cillian Murphy, 'Kin' Season 2 Among Irish Film & Television Awards Winners". Retrieved April 20, 2024.