Stolen (2023)
There are dark secrets buried underneath this waterlogged surface
Government inquiry revealed a pattern of neglect, high child mortality rates and lack of burial records among mother and baby homes once run by Ireland's religious orders. Mothers recount the shame and secrecy attached to pregnancy outside marriage and their long struggle to be reunited with the children that many claim were illegally adopted, while adoptees reveal how they were thwarted from accessing birth records.
Director: Margo Harkin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: November 3, 2023
Screenplay
Music: Deirdre Gribbin
Cinematography: Colm Hogan
Editing: John Murphy, Patrick Hodgins
Production: Besom Productions, Wildfire Films
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
social & cultural documentary, home institution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stolen about?
- Government inquiry revealed a pattern of neglect, high child mortality rates and lack of burial records among mother and baby homes once run by Ireland's religious orders. Mothers recount the shame and secrecy attached to pregnancy outside marriage and their long struggle to be reunited with the children that many claim were illegally adopted, while adoptees reveal how they were thwarted from accessing birth records.
- Who directed Stolen?
- Stolen was directed by Margo Harkin.
- How long is Stolen?
- Stolen has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Stolen?
- Stolen is a Documentary film.
- Where was Stolen produced?
- Stolen was produced in Ireland.