Review: Nora
Loretta Goff revisits Nora, the true story of Nora Barnacle and her tempestuous relationship with James Joyce, from acclaimed Irish director Pat Murphy.
One of Ireland’s leading filmmakers, Pat Murphy emerged from the radical art scene of Hornsey and the Royal College of Art in the 1970s. Her debut Maeve won Best Irish Film in Cork and screened in Venice, followed by Anne Devlin and Nora, starring Ewan McGregor and Susan Lynch. Her work spans features, documentaries and installations, with screenings worldwide. A founder of key Irish film bodies and member of Aosdána, she also taught at NYU Tisch Asia (2010–2015).
Loretta Goff revisits Nora, the true story of Nora Barnacle and her tempestuous relationship with James Joyce, from acclaimed Irish director Pat Murphy.
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