SILENT GRACE
Revival and TV Premiere
Irish Times 2017 Article 1 Interview with Maeve and Article 2 Review
Sunday Times Films of the Week
Radio Times Review
TV3 Breakfast Interview with Maeve Patrick Bergin
IFTN TV3 Press release
Spin South West - Movies to Watch
Previous Cinema Press
Irish Times 2016 Article
Huffington Post Review here.
"It becomes a voice for the women whose protests were consumed in silence of high prison walls, but rooted in unflinching dignity and grace."
Academic Articles and Books
Cineaste - American Film Magazine, America's leading magazine on the art and politics of cinema-Silent Grace and Some Mothe'rs Son.
Recently published book by Jessica Scarlata, Syracuse Press "Rethinking occupied Ireland, Gender and Incarceration in Contemporary Irish film" chapter on Body Politics, Republican Women and Political action: Looks at Silent Grace and Some Mother's Son.
Book "Ireland in film and Photography" Syracuse Press Chapter, "Hungry cold and scared." Compares H3 and Silent Grace
Metro, Critics choice - Top Ten Films for two weeks running ****
"The women's performances make this film compelling."
Wrap Magazine ****
"If you love superb filmmaking, then Silent Grace is a film definitely worth watching"
Movie Gazette Review here.
"It's got fine naturalistic acting and nuanced characterisation, which
allows the human to be exposed behind the political beast" Anton Bitel 7/10
Irish Times ***
"A work of sincerity and concern, anchored on Brady's subtle dignified central performance" Michael Dwyer
"A terrific performance from Orla Brady." Michael Dwyer.
Sunday Times Culture Magazine
"A powerful and intelligent drama". Gerry McCarthy
Click here for review
Ronnie Scheib - Variety
"Assured helming by newcomer Maeve Murphy, unflagging pace, well developed characters, strong performances throughout..."
Click here for review
Rich Cline - Radio 5
"Important film, strong, provocative, needs to be seen." ***
Review on Shadows on the Wall
Dublin Hotpress, Critics choice
"Wonderfully humane, Maeve Murphy must be something of a genius"
Daily Mirror
"Moving true story"
The Guardian
"Film boasts a strong lead from Orla Brady...bodes well for Murphy's future movies."
Feature article "The Forgotten Protesters" here.
BBC
Article here.
Evening Standard
"Director Maeve Murphy brings rare feeling to this Thatcher era peice"
Film West
"What is special about this film is the overwhelming strength of the performances."
Aisling Award Nominee
"Evocative and Moving."
Revival and TV Premiere
Irish Times 2017 Article 1 Interview with Maeve and Article 2 Review
Sunday Times Films of the Week
Radio Times Review
TV3 Breakfast Interview with Maeve Patrick Bergin
IFTN TV3 Press release
Spin South West - Movies to Watch
Previous Cinema Press
Irish Times 2016 Article
Huffington Post Review here.
"It becomes a voice for the women whose protests were consumed in silence of high prison walls, but rooted in unflinching dignity and grace."
Academic Articles and Books
Cineaste - American Film Magazine, America's leading magazine on the art and politics of cinema-Silent Grace and Some Mothe'rs Son.
Recently published book by Jessica Scarlata, Syracuse Press "Rethinking occupied Ireland, Gender and Incarceration in Contemporary Irish film" chapter on Body Politics, Republican Women and Political action: Looks at Silent Grace and Some Mother's Son.
Book "Ireland in film and Photography" Syracuse Press Chapter, "Hungry cold and scared." Compares H3 and Silent Grace
Metro, Critics choice - Top Ten Films for two weeks running ****
"The women's performances make this film compelling."
Wrap Magazine ****
"If you love superb filmmaking, then Silent Grace is a film definitely worth watching"
Movie Gazette Review here.
"It's got fine naturalistic acting and nuanced characterisation, which
allows the human to be exposed behind the political beast" Anton Bitel 7/10
Irish Times ***
"A work of sincerity and concern, anchored on Brady's subtle dignified central performance" Michael Dwyer
"A terrific performance from Orla Brady." Michael Dwyer.
Sunday Times Culture Magazine
"A powerful and intelligent drama". Gerry McCarthy
Click here for review
Ronnie Scheib - Variety
"Assured helming by newcomer Maeve Murphy, unflagging pace, well developed characters, strong performances throughout..."
Click here for review
Rich Cline - Radio 5
"Important film, strong, provocative, needs to be seen." ***
Review on Shadows on the Wall
Dublin Hotpress, Critics choice
"Wonderfully humane, Maeve Murphy must be something of a genius"
Daily Mirror
"Moving true story"
The Guardian
"Film boasts a strong lead from Orla Brady...bodes well for Murphy's future movies."
Feature article "The Forgotten Protesters" here.
BBC
Article here.
Evening Standard
"Director Maeve Murphy brings rare feeling to this Thatcher era peice"
Film West
"What is special about this film is the overwhelming strength of the performances."
Aisling Award Nominee
"Evocative and Moving."