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Named
'Documentary Of The Year 2001' by Ireland's Sunday Tribune,
Sé Merry Doyle's 'Alive Alive O - A Requiem For Dublin'
is a one-hour documentary journeying deep into the psyche
of Dublin Street Traders and chronicles how an extraordinary
culture becomes increasingly overshadowed by the scourge of
heroin, the closing of marketplaces and a city that has sold
its soul.
Broadcasted on RTE 1 on the 4 September 2001, the film was
premiered at the Cork Film Festival and has since won an award
at the Galway Film Fleadh as well as being screened at the
Bilbao Film Festival - Spain, the Berlin Ethno Film Festival
in Germany and the recent documentary festival held in the
Irish Centre in Hammersmith, London.
Since its first screening, the documentary has earned critical
acclaim with enthusiastic reviews from various newspapers
including, The Sunday Tribune, The Sunday Independent, The
Irish Times and Peter Lennon of the English Guardian as well
as various cinematic publications.
Shot in stages over many years, the documentary contains rare
archive including glimpses of a young U2 as they play an inner-city
benefit concert to a Sheriff Street audience as well as capturing
maverick politician Tony Gregory around the time he went to
jail because of his support for the Traders of Dublin's famed
Moore Street.
As we watch the destruction of areas such as Sean McDermott
Street and Gardner Street, 'Alive Alive O - A Requiem to Dublin'
could be construed as a grim reminder of all we have so carelessly
discarded in the heated pursuit of a glitzy new city.
However, equally important to the film, is the portrayal of
the staunch character and true-grit of the inner-city "Dub",
the tragic nature of which is enhanced by the haunting narrative
of poet Paula Meehan and the voice of Frank Harte as he sings
some of Dublin's best known traditional ballads.
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Quotes:
The poems of Paula Meehan, the songs of Frank Harte, the
old photographs, the film clips from different times,
different place - it all gelled beautifully. This was
an important film. I could go on and about clichéd
titles but at the end of day its what a film says that
counts. And this said lots. It isn't too late to save
at least some of the heart of Dublin. Glass buildings
wide thoroughfares, posh hotels and trendy bars don't
make a city. People do. And Sé Merry Doyle made
that point very, very well indeed. - The Sunday Times
Click >>> HERE
<<< to read the full review. |
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The
Protest
4 shots
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The
Traders
4
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The
Poverty
11 shots
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Director:
Sé Merry Doyle
Producer: Bernadine Carraher
Co-Producer: The Arts Council of Ireland and the Irish
Film Board
Photography: Donal Gilligan, John T. Davis, Michael
O'Donovan
Editor: Sé Merry Doyle
Script: Paula Meehan
Narration: Jasmine Russell
Research: Oda O'Carrol
Music: Ger Kiely
Traditional Songs: Frank Harte
Location: Ireland
Format: 16mm and Digi Beta
Running Time: 1 x 52mins
Year Made: 2001
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Festivals:
Dublin Film Festival, Cork Film Festival, Galway Film Fleadh,
Ethnological Filmfest - Berlin, Bilbao Film Festival
Transmission:
RTE
Award: 'Documentary Of The Year 2001' by Ireland's Sunday
Tribune
Sales
Company:
Loopline Film, 106 Baggot Lane, Dublin 4, Ireland
t:
+353-1-6676498 / 6627
f: +353-1-6676604
e: info@d1079532.cp.blacknight.com/htm
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Suggestions
for broadcasters: The fact that this film takes its title
from the song about Dublin's most famous woman 'Molly Malone',
immediately opens the door for viewings in countries with large
Irish communities. The film would sit neatly on schedules set
around Saint Patrick's Day or a strand that looks at the demise
of traditional communities suffering against a background of
spiralling commercialism. The film could also be re-edited to
suit broadcasters needs. |
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Alive O
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