Irish Film Review: Breaking Out
Brian Ó Tiomáin reviews Michael McCormack's documentary on Fergus O’Farrell, the charismatic voice of Interference, one of the most influential bands on the Irish music scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
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VOLTA PICTURES (formerly Element Distribution) is an Irish independent film distributor founded in 2007 by Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe. The company releases Irish, independent & event cinema. Notable titles include Calm with Horses, Room, The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Rosie, Dublin Oldschool, and A Bump Along the Way. The Guard became one of Ireland’s highest-grossing independent films. Releases include God’s Creatures & Herself, alongside collaborations such as The Cherry Orchard.
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Irish Film Review: Breaking Out
Seán Crosson reviews Michael McCormack's IFTA-winning Breaking Out, an intimate journey into the heart and soul of musician Fergus O’Farrell.
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