Arracht

Arracht ([ˈaɾˠəxt̪ˠ], also called Monster) is a 2019 Irish period drama film directed and written by Tomás Ó Súilleabháin. In the Irish language, it is set during the Great Famine.[2]

Arracht
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTomás Ó Súilleabháin
Produced byCúán Mac Conghail
Screenplay byTomás Ó Súilleabháin
Starring
Music byKíla
CinematographyKate McCullough
Edited byMary Crumlish
Production
companies
Macalla Teoranta
Distributed byBreak Out Pictures
Release date
Running time
86 minutes
CountryRepublic of Ireland
LanguageIrish
Budget€300,000[1]

Plot

Connemara, 1845. Colmán Sharkey, fisherman and farmer, confronts his landlord and is later forced to go on the run.

Cast
  • Dónall Ó Héalaí as Colmán Sharkey
  • Saise Ní Chuinn as Kitty
  • Dara Devaney as Patsy
  • Eoin O'Dubhghaill as Seán
  • Dudura O'Gionnáin as Dónal
  • Michael O'Chonfhlaola as P.J.
  • Siobhán O'Kelly as Áine
  • Eimear Ní Mháille as Mary
  • Seán T. Ó Meallaigh as Séamus
  • Conal O'Céidigh as Dan
  • Michael McElhatton as a Lieutenant
  • Elaine O'Dwyer as Margaret
  • Elise Brennan as Kate
  • Pádraic Breathnach as Fr. Joachin
  • Peter Coonan as Bailey
  • Diarmuid de Faoite as Joe Pat
  • Michelle Beamish as Bríd

Production

Location filming took place in County Galway. It was financially backed by Screen Ireland, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and TG4.[3]

Release

Arracht received its world premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia on 29 November 2019.[4]

The Irish premiere was at the Dublin International Film Festival on 28 February 2020.[5] The film was supposed to receive its general release on 4 April 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of all cinemas.[6][7]

Critical response

Screen Daily said that "although Arracht could be improved by some shifts in emphasis to give the latter half of the plot more clarity and emphasis, [Ó Súilleabháin] still pulls off an authentic drama/thriller, with a powerful impact."[8]

The Irish Times wrote that it was "unmissable" and "beautifully crafted."[9]

Accolades
Year Award Category Recipients Outcome
2020 Dublin International Film Festival Best Irish Film Arracht Won
Aer Lingus Discovery Award Dónall Ó Héalaí Won
Glasgow Film Festival Audience Award Arracht Won

References
  1. "Arracht | The Irish Film & Television Network". www.iftn.ie.
  2. "Review of Irish Film @ DIFF 2020: Arracht – Film Ireland Magazine".
  3. Murphy, Niall (9 March 2020). "Irish drama Arracht wins awards in Dublin and Glasgow". Scannain.
  4. "Arracht - filmmaker Tom Sullivan on his famine thriller". 17 February 2020 – via www.rte.ie. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. Murphy, Niall (27 January 2020). "Watch the new trailer for Tom Sullivan's famine drama Arracht". Scannain.
  6. "Arracht". Cine4.
  7. http://www.macallateo.com/productions/arracht/
  8. Halligan, Fionnuala; Critic2019-11-19T05:30:00+00:00, Chief Film. "'Arracht': Tallinn Review". Screen.
  9. Brady, Tara. "Dublin International Film Festival: A guide to the best movies". The Irish Times.
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