Festa: Song of Granite

Festa: Song of Granite

"A subtle triumph." The Irish Times

"Breathtaking." Indiewire

"Five stars." RTE

A biopic not quite like any other, this measured, oblique but luminous film unfolds in a series of long-held shots and scratchy newsreel clips to show how sean-nós singer Joe Heaney (played by Michael O’Chonfhlaola, Macdara Ó Fátharta and Colm Seoighe, as well as the addition of archive material) emerged from rural Galway in the mid-20th century and ended up performing at the legendary Newport folk festival with the Clancy Brothers in the late 60s.

Along the way, he performed in pubs, helped build stone walls and worked as a doorman in New York City. However, the biographical details are of far less interest to Collins than the music, and the film will be a particular delight to lovers of Irish folk music, with its keening textures and melancholic tones.

We're honoured and delighted to be hosting a rare screening of Song of Granite. You can check out the trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKOIondylAE

Tickets are £5, available via Eventbrite.

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