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Irish Cinema Nostalgia: Film Sells Internationally
28 Jan
Summary
- Film set in an Irish cinema during the 1980s
- It stars Colin Morgan and Niamh Cusack.
- International territories have bought the film.
David Gleeson's "Once Upon A Time In A Cinema" is achieving international distribution, with Myriad Pictures announcing sales across multiple territories. The film, which had its premiere as the opening feature of the Dublin International Film Festival, has been acquired by distributors in Spain, Portugal, Australia, and Greece, among others.
The narrative unfolds over a single evening within a cinema located in 1980s Ireland. It follows the owner as he grapples with his past and the evolving landscape of the future. This drama is described as touching, humorous, and deeply authentic.
The ensemble cast features notable actors such as Colin Morgan, Niamh Cusack, and Calam Lynch. The film is a European co-production between Ireland's Wide Eye Films and Belgium's Umedia, with support from Screen Ireland.
