One of Ireland’s Most Important Stories Is Coming to Cinemas This Month
One of Ireland’s Most Important Stories Is Coming to Cinemas This Month
“We were completely blown away by The Lost Children of Tuam”
On the 25th of September, The Lost Children of Tuam is coming to Irish cinemas, and it’s one of the most important films you’ll watch this year.
The film, from Volta Pictures, and produced by Liam Neeson tells the real life story of how, in 2014, history enthusiast Catherine Corless uncovered the devastating possibility that as many as 796 children had been buried in unmarked graves at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam in County Galway.
The film explores the essential investigative work Catherine Corless undertook to uncover the truth about the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home. Her research helped spark a campaign for justice for survivors and victims of the home, which continues to this day.
Directed by Frank Berry (Michael Inside), and written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz (The Salt Path), the film is based on The New York Times article by Dan Barry, and stars BAFTA-winning actress Monica Dolan as Catherine Corless. The Lost Children of Tuam has already received widespread critical acclaim; at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh, the film was awarded the title of Best Irish Film. The film has already received international recognition, selling out multiple screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) where it had its International Premiere as part of the Centerpiece programme.
The film has left a poignant mark on those who have worked on it. Liam Neeson commented on the film to Variety, saying “I was brought up a Catholic. I was an altar boy for a bunch of years, and I was kind of staggered by it. And, for the first time in my professional life, I remember thinking: ‘Whatever my celebrity status is in this business, I want this story to be shown to more people.”
The Lost Children of Tuam reflects the ongoing efforts to reckon with what happened and to recognise the experiences of the victims, survivors and communities affected. It is a reminder that the consequences of this history are still being felt today.
Prior to the general release, the IFI will be hosting a preview screening of The Lost Children of Tuam with a post-screening Q&A with Director Frank Berry on 21 September.
Tickets are now available, get them here.
