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.
Film, based on Claire Keegan novella, dedicated 'to more than 10000 young women sent to Magdalene institutions for penance and rehabilitation'
During the Berlinale press conference for his newest film, Cillian Murphy reflected on the 'collective trauma' of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries.
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- ...
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 ...
Cillian Murphy and Matt Damon discuss reteaming for Small Things Like These, the importance of trust and perhaps more collaboration in the future.
When I started out, getting work in the 90s, you would see movies like this all the time,” noted executive producer Matt Damon.
"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.
'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.
Berlin: Based on Claire Keegan's novella of the same name, Tim Mielants' film is surprisingly understated and yet still full of dramatic power.
A father (Cillain Murphy) challenges the community code of silence around the Magdalene Laundries in Tim Mielants' powerful 'Small Things Like These.'
Cillian Murphy is a quiet man with a conscience in 1980s Ireland in this adaptation of Claire Keegan's novella.
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, ...
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 ...
An understated and deeply impactful film about one of Ireland's darkest moments, powered by Cillian Murphy and a standout performance by Emily Watson.
Murphy plays a man who witnesses Ireland's church's abusive workhouses for unwed mothers in an absorbing Dickensian story based on recent history.
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.
Small Things Like These, starring Cillian Murphy, has debuted to critical acclaim, earning an impressive 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Eight critics are taking part in this year's jury grid and will mark all 20 films playing in competition.
Oscar-tipped actor's contained performance is triumphant in adaptation of Claire Keegan's gripping novel.
Cillian Murphy's new movie Small Things Like These has debuted to critical acclaim, earning an impressive 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.