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Break Out - News detail page module - post5 - BREAK OUT PICTURES ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE ON-DEMAND RELEASE OF AWARD WINNING IRISH LANGUAGE FILM ARRACHT ON FEBRUARY 28th
Break Out Pictures Are Delighted To Announce The On-Demand Release Of Award Winning Irish Language Film Arracht On February 28th
14th February 2022
★★★★
Sunday Independent
★★★★
Entertainment.ie
★★★★
Eye for Film
Bracingly Authentic …A Powerful Impact
Screen Daily
An austere and implacable drama about finding hope when all else is lost
Little White Lies
Unmissable… a beautifully crafted murder ballad
Irish Times
Following on from international raves, awards and domestic box office success, Arracht, the stunning debut from writer-director Tom Sullivan, will be released on-demand on February 28
Arracht is a bracingly authentic and tender story about finding hope when all else is lost, focusing on Colmán Sharkey, a fisherman, a father, a husband, living on the wild shores of Connemara in 1845 as The Great Hunger descends. The film blends Ireland’s tragic history with more modern elements of genre conventions and boasts a wide cast of Irish actors including Screen Daily’s Star of Tomorrow nominee, Dónall Ó Héalaí in the starring role.The film was shot entirely on location in Connemara with a beautiful score from Emmy-nominated Irish group Kíla.
Arracht was selected as Ireland’s official entry for the 2021 Oscars® and also optioned for a Hollywood remake. It is produced by Cúán MacConghail of Macalla Teoranta and backed by Screen Ireland, BAI and TG4.
Viewers can stream or download-to-own this incredible film from various platforms including Google Play, Virgin Media, Sky Store, IFI @Home , Volta ,You Tube, Amazon, Chili, Rakuten and BFI Player.
It can also be pre-ordered here