Is Olc an Ghaoth (2020)
Death in the Time of Covid
With the spectre of COVID-19 looming, the old ways of waking and burying the dead are fractured and desolate in this curious tale of two bachelor brothers, Pádraig and Éamonn, from Achill Island, living and dying under the shadow of the Coronavirus.
Director: Tomás Ó Súilleabháin
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 36 min
Release Date: November 1, 2020
Cast
- Stiofán Seoighe - Pádraig
- Peadar Cox - Éamonn
- Carrie Crowley - Síle
- John Finn - Máirtín
Screenplay
Editing: Kilian Waters
Production: Lunar Pictures
Country: Ireland
Language: Gaeilge
Original Language: ga
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
emigration, dark comedy, death, short film, irish language, gaeltacht
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Is Olc an Ghaoth about?
- With the spectre of COVID-19 looming, the old ways of waking and burying the dead are fractured and desolate in this curious tale of two bachelor brothers, Pádraig and Éamonn, from Achill Island, living and dying under the shadow of the Coronavirus.
- Who directed Is Olc an Ghaoth?
- Is Olc an Ghaoth was directed by Tomás Ó Súilleabháin.
- Who stars in Is Olc an Ghaoth?
- Is Olc an Ghaoth stars Stiofán Seoighe, Peadar Cox, Carrie Crowley, John Finn.
- How long is Is Olc an Ghaoth?
- Is Olc an Ghaoth has a runtime of 36m (36 minutes).
- What genre is Is Olc an Ghaoth?
- Is Olc an Ghaoth is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Is Olc an Ghaoth produced?
- Is Olc an Ghaoth was produced in Ireland.
- What are the themes of Is Olc an Ghaoth?
- The themes of Is Olc an Ghaoth include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony.