Small Things Like These

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Cillian Murphy's 'Small Things Like These' Sheds Light on Ireland's Dark Past at Berlinale

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Cillian Murphy's latest film, based on the novella by Claire Keegan, delves into the harrowing history of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries, captivating audiences at the Berlin Film Festival.

Cillian Murphy brought his newest film 'Small Things Like These' to the Berlinale, where he discussed the poignant themes of collective trauma and societal silence surrounding Ireland's Magdalene Laundries. The movie, dedicated to the thousands of young women sent to these institutions for penance, features a stellar cast including Zara Devlin and Emily Watson, and has garnered critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling. Murphy himself was deeply moved by the project, calling it an emotional knockout that uncovers a dark chapter in Irish society.

The collaboration between Murphy and Matt Damon, who served as executive producer, highlighted the importance of trust and potential future ventures. 'Small Things Like These' received glowing reviews for its understated yet impactful portrayal of a father challenging the status quo surrounding the Magdalene Laundries in 1980s Ireland. The film captures the essence of Claire Keegan's novella, presenting a quiet man with a conscience amidst a society of silence.

Cillian Murphy's involvement in this project sheds light on the profound impact of historical traumas like the Magdalene Laundries, sparking conversations about Ireland's collective past. The unveiling of such scandals through art and cinema serves as a reminder of the resilience and courage of those who have faced such injustices. 'Small Things Like These' stands as a poignant testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of confronting difficult truths.

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Cillian Murphy film Small Things Like These grips audience at Berlin ... (The Irish Times)

Film, based on Claire Keegan novella, dedicated 'to more than 10000 young women sent to Magdalene institutions for penance and rehabilitation'

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Cillian Murphy on Small Things Like These, Ireland Magdalene ... (Variety)

During the Berlinale press conference for his newest film, Cillian Murphy reflected on the 'collective trauma' of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries.

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Cillian Murphy's <i>Small Things Like These</i> to open Berlin film ... (hotpress.com)

Joining the Oscar nominee are Zara Devlin, Emily Watson, Michelle Fairly and Eileen Walsh. Keegan's novel of the same name was nominated for the 2021 Booker- ...

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Cillian Murphy 'emotionally knocked out' by new film (RTE.ie)

Cillian Murphy has said his new film Small Things Like These uncovers a dark chapter in recent Irish society and that he was "emotionally knocked out" by ...

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'Oppenheimer' Stars Cillian Murphy & Matt Damon Talk Reteam On ... (Deadline)

Cillian Murphy and Matt Damon discuss reteaming for Small Things Like These, the importance of trust and perhaps more collaboration in the future.

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Cillian Murphy on Ireland's “collective trauma” laid bare in Berlianle ... (Screen International)

When I started out, getting work in the 90s, you would see movies like this all the time,” noted executive producer Matt Damon.

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Berlin: Matt Damon on Partnering With Cillian Murphy on Irish ... (Hollywood Reporter)

"These are the kind of movies that, when I started out, you would see all the time," said Matt Damon at the Berlin Film Festival about Cillian Murphy drama.

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'Small Things Like These' Review: Cillian Murphy Plays A Father In ... (Deadline)

'Small Things Like These' review: Cillian Murphy plays a father in torment in this '80s-set Irish trauma tale premiering at the Berlin Film Festival.

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'Small Things Like These' Review: Cillian Murphy Shines in Irish Gem (IndieWire)

Berlin: Based on Claire Keegan's novella of the same name, Tim Mielants' film is surprisingly understated and yet still full of dramatic power.

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'Small Things Like These' Review: Cillian Murphy in a Fine Irish Drama (Variety)

A father (Cillain Murphy) challenges the community code of silence around the Magdalene Laundries in Tim Mielants' powerful 'Small Things Like These.'

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'Small Things Like These': Berlin Review (Screen International)

Cillian Murphy is a quiet man with a conscience in 1980s Ireland in this adaptation of Claire Keegan's novella.

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Cillian Murphy calls Ireland's Magdalene Laundries scandal a ... (Irish Examiner)

The Oppenheimer actor spoke about the abuses at the homes for unwed women ahead of the premiere of Small Things Like These, the new film about the scandal, ...

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Review: Small Things Like These (Cineuropa)

15/02/2024 - BERLINALE 2024: Based on Claire Keegan's book of the same name, the third feature by Belgian director Tim Mielants is a portrait of a small ...

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Berlinale 2024 review: 'Small Things Like These' - an understated ... (Euronews)

An understated and deeply impactful film about one of Ireland's darkest moments, powered by Cillian Murphy and a standout performance by Emily Watson.

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Small Things Like These review – Cillian Murphy's piercingly painful ... (The Guardian)

Murphy plays a man who witnesses Ireland's church's abusive workhouses for unwed mothers in an absorbing Dickensian story based on recent history.

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Berlinale's red carpet goes green for Cillian Murphy (RTE.ie)

Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon and Emily Watson were among the stars who stepped out at the premiere of Small Things Like These at the Berlin Film Festival.

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<i>Small Things Like These</i> met with rave reviews following ... (hotpress.com)

Small Things Like These, starring Cillian Murphy, has debuted to critical acclaim, earning an impressive 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Festival opener 'Small Things Like These' splits critics on Screen's ... (Screen International)

Eight critics are taking part in this year's jury grid and will mark all 20 films playing in competition.

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Small Things Like These review: Less is more as Cillian Murphy ... (The National)

Oscar-tipped actor's contained performance is triumphant in adaptation of Claire Keegan's gripping novel.

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Cillian Murphy's new movie debuts with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating (digitalspy.com)

Cillian Murphy's new movie Small Things Like These has debuted to critical acclaim, earning an impressive 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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