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Stephen is a director and novelist born and raised in Dublin. He studied film at the Dublin Institute of Technology before making short documentaries on aspects of The Troubles, including After 68 (1994) and 81 (1996). His feature film Maze (2017) dramatises the 1983 escape of 38 IRA prisoners from Maze Prison. Burke has since transitioned to novel writing.
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Review: The Sparrow
Stephen Burke reviews Michael Kinirons’ 'The Sparrow', which won Best Irish First Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh.
Review: Lakelands
Stephen Burke was at the Fleadh for Robert Higgins & Patrick McGiveny's debut feature 'Lakelands'.
Doineann – Review of Irish Film at Galway Film Fleadh 2021
Stephen Burke braves the storm on a remote island.
Irish Film Review: Extra Ordinary
Stephen Burke was in Galway to witness firsthand Rose Dooley's supernatural abilities that allow her to communicate with spirits.
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