March 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wildfire| Cathy Brady | 2020 | 84 mins | 15 | UK & Ireland
This month our film selection marks International Women’s Day with a screening of F-rated* film, Wildfire. Directed by Cathy Brady, this debut feature film explores the complexities of trauma and sisterly relationships set on the Irish border.
About the Film
Inseparable sisters raised in a small town on the Irish border, Lauren and Kelly’s lives were shattered with the mysterious death of their mother. Left to pick up the pieces after her sister abruptly disappeared, Lauren is suddenly confronted with the family’s dark and traumatic past when Kelly returns home after being reported missing for a whole year. With the intense sisterhood reignited, Kelly’s desire to unearth their history is not welcomed by all in the small town, as rumours and malice spread like wildfire, threatening to push them over the edge.
* The film is triple F rated in that it is written and directed by women and features significant women on screen; and in this case all three by writer/director Cathy Brady.
“SAVAGELY POWERFUL IRISH BORDER DRAMA”
★★★★
— THE GUARDIAN
“POWERHOUSE PERFORMANCES”
★★★★
— EMPIRE
“NIKA MCGUIGAN BURNS BRIGHTLY IN
HER FINAL PERFORMANCE”
★★★★
— THE IRISH TIMES
“AN ATTRACTIVE FILM WITH HYPNOTIC LEAD PERFORMANCES”
★★★★
— LITTLE WHITE LIES
“DELICIOUSLY UNCOMFORTABLE”
— MICHAELA COEL, IWC JURY MEMBER
”SUPERB: FORCEFUL, UNCOMFORTABLE AND FIERCELY INTELLIGENT”
— Wendy Ide, The Guardian
Watch the Trailer:
About Reel to Real
Reel to Real Cinema is a monthly film space in the Stove Cafe, featuring an eclectic mixture of conversational films – from artist made shorts to feature length documentaries, locally made to international cinema. A space for discussion and thought-provoking films, you are welcome to join us after the film for a short discussion about the themes from this month’s selection. The Stove Cafe will be open from 5.30pm – 7pm with a special pre-film dinner option alongside hot drinks and cakes.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FILM FEATURES STRONG LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, AND REFERENCES TO SUICIDE. NOT SUITABLE FOR AUDIENCES UNDER 15.
Access Information: Level Access in rear of building through adjacent close to left-hand side of the Cafe (facing the front of the building). To ensure your experience with us is as best as it can be, please do let us know if you have any specific access requirements and we’d be happy to help. Please email Kevin or Sal on: [email protected] or phone 01387 252435 and speak with one of our team. We are able to provide walk-throughs of the building before attending our events as well as assign seating before your arrival.
