Song of Granite
2017 · Movie · 104 min · ★ 5.9
With elements of fiction and documentary, Pat Collins celebrates the art of Sean-nós singing through an atypical, poetic portrait of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney. Told in fragments and sumptuous B&W cinematography, this work of stirring beauty is an ode to the sublime power of singing.
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Details
- Years
- 2017
- Release date
- 2017-03-12
- Language
- GA
- Runtime
- 104 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (8 votes)
Themes
- biography
- singer
Awards & recognition
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2018 · nominated
Cast & crew
Macdara Ó Fátharta
as Joe (60s)
- MC
Mícheál Ó Confhaola
as Joe (40s)
- JC
Jaren Cerf
as Rosie
- PC
Pól Ó Ceannabháín
as Pádraig Ó hÉanaí
Colm Seoighe
as Young Joe
Kate Nic Chonaonaigh
as Maire
- MC
Mairéad Conneely
as Béib Ní hÉanaí
- JÓ
Jack Ó'Domhnaill
as Young Darach
Peadar Cox
as Darach
Marcelo Arroyo
as Mario
Directed by Pat Collins