Small Things like These (film)
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Directed by | Tim Mielants |
Screenplay by | Enda Walsh[1] |
Based on | Small Things like These by Claire Keegan |
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Cinematography | Frank van den Eeden |
Edited by | Alain Dessauvage |
Music by | Senjan Jansen |
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Distributed by | Lionsgate (Ireland) |
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Language | English |
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Small Things like These had its world premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2024. Lionsgate would subsequently acquire some distribution rights to the film and will release the film in the United States with Roadside Attractions.[2]
Synopsis
Leading up to Christmas in 1985, coal merchant Bill Furlong makes a discovery at a local convent that makes him confront secrets in the Irish town of New Ross.
Cast
- Cillian Murphy as Bill Furlong,[1] a coal merchant
- Louis Kirwan as young Bill[3]
- Eileen Walsh as Eileen Furlong,[1] Bill's wife
- Michelle Fairley as Mrs. Wilson[1]
- Emily Watson as Sister Mary,[1] the corrupt Mother Superior of the convent
- Clare Dunne as Sister Carmel[1]
- Helen Behan as Mrs. Kehoe,[1] owner of the local pub
- Liadán Dunlea as Kathleen Furlong,[4] Bill's eldest daughter
- Agnes O'Casey as Sarah Furlong,[4] Bill's mother
- Mark McKenna as Ned,[4] Mrs. Wilson's farmhand
- Zara Devlin as Sarah,[4] a young woman from the convent
Production
Development
It was reported in March 2023 that Ben Affleck and Matt Damon would produce the film via their production company Artists Equity, with Damon reportedly producing alongside Drew Vinton and Jeff Robinov, and Affleck executive producing with Kevin Halloran and Michael Joe. Cillian Murphy will appear in the film and produce along with Alan Moloney via their production company Big Things Films. Ciarán Hinds and Emily Watson were announced to be joining Murphy in the cast. The project was revealed to be directed by Tim Mielants, from a script by Enda Walsh.[5] The film is an Irish production with additional funding coming from Screen Ireland and will be co-produced with Wilder Content in Belgium.[6]
Filming
The Irish Independent reported in late 2022 and early 2023 that shooting locations for a film of the book were being sought in New Ross, County Wexford.[7][8] Deadline Hollywood reported in March 2023 that principal photography was underway,[9] with filming in County Wicklow expected to last for four weeks.[10]
Release
The film had its world premiere on 15 February 2024 at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival.[11] In June 2024, Lionsgate acquired distribution rights to the film for North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, teaming up with Roadside Attractions for the American release.[2]
Reception
Critical response
Small Things like These received positive reviews upon release.
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Accolades
At the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, Emily Watson won the Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance for her portrayal of Sister Mary.[23]
References
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- ^ a b Galuppo, Mia (5 June 2024). "Cillian Murphy Irish Drama 'Small Things Like These' Lands at Lionsgate". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Screen Daily. Archivedfrom the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Rooney, David (15 February 2024). "'Small Things Like These' Review: Cillian Murphy Is Superb as a Haunted Man in Subdued but Powerful Irish Berlin Opener". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ Luchies, Adam (20 March 2023). "Cillian Murphy and Ciarán Hinds to Star in Movie Adaptation of 'Small Things Like These'". Collider. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (20 March 2023). "Cillian Murphy To Star In & Produce 'Small Things Like These' Backed By Ben Affleck & Matt Damon's Artists Equity". Deadline. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Looby, David (9 November 2022). "Cillian Murphy visits Wexford to scope out location for adaptation of Claire Keegan's Booker Prize-nominated novel". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Looby, David (8 February 2023). "Cillian Murphy lined up to star in New Ross based film". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 10 February 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (20 March 2023). "Cillian Murphy To Star In & Produce 'Small Things Like These' Backed By Ben Affleck & Matt Damon's Artists Equity". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Shanahan, Luke (20 March 2023). "Principal photography begins on Small Things Like These in Wicklow". The Irish Film & Television Network. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Shafer, Ellise (18 January 2024). "Cillian Murphy Historical Drama 'Small Things Like These' to Open Berlin Film Festival". Variety. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- Irish Mirror. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Small Things like These". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
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- ^ Croll, Ben (15 February 2024). "'Small Things Like This' Review: Cillian Murphy Anchors Melancholic Tale of Yuletide Loneliness". TheWrap. Archived from the original on 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (16 February 2024). "Small Things Like These review – Cillian Murphy's piercingly painful Magdalene Laundries drama". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Mottram, James (16 February 2024). "Small Things Like These review: Cillian Murphy is superb in subtle drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- The Telegraph. Archivedfrom the original on 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (15 February 2024). "'Small Things Like These' Review: Cillian Murphy Brings Quiet Intensity to a Mournful Irish Moral Drama". Variety. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Pronger, Rachel (15 February 2024). "'Small Things Like These' Review: Cillian Murphy Gives Another Staggering Performance in Profound Irish Gem". IndieWire. Archived from the original on 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ Bunbury, Stephanie (15 February 2024). "'Small Things Like These' Review: Cillian Murphy Plays A Father In Torment In '80s-Set Irish Trauma Tale – Berlin Film Festival Opening-Night Film". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- rogerebert.com. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (24 February 2024). "Mati Diop Doc 'Dahomey' Wins Golden Bear at Berlin; Sebastian Stan and Emily Watson Take Acting Awards". Variety. Retrieved 25 February 2024.