After the Dance (2015)

After the Dance (2015) poster

In this funny and moving documentary, acclaimed film-maker Daisy Asquith tells the very personal story of her mother's conception after a dance in the 1940s on the remote west coast of Ireland. By exploring the repercussions of this act, Daisy and her mother embark on a fascinating and emotional adventure in social and sexual morality. Her grandmother, compelled to run away to have her baby in secret, handed the child over to 'the nuns'. Daisy's mum was eventually adopted by English Catholics from Stoke-on-Trent. Her grandmother returned to Ireland and told no-one. The father remained a mystery for another 60 years, until Daisy and her mum decided it was time to find out who he was. Their attempts to find the truth make raw the fear and shame that Catholicism has wrought on the Irish psyche for centuries. It leads Daisy and her mum to connect with a brand new family living an extraordinarily different life.

Director: Daisy Asquith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Oisin Lunny
Editing: Alan Mackay
Production: Roads Entertainment
Country: Ireland
Language: English, Gaeilge
Original Language: en

Keywords

adoption, social control, family secrets, ireland, catholicism, woman director, shame

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is After the Dance about?
In this funny and moving documentary, acclaimed film-maker Daisy Asquith tells the very personal story of her mother's conception after a dance in the 1940s on the remote west coast of Ireland. By exploring the repercussions of this act, Daisy and her mother embark on a fascinating and emotional adventure in social and sexual morality. Her grandmother, compelled to run away to have her baby in secret, handed the child over to 'the nuns'. Daisy's mum was eventually adopted by English Catholics from Stoke-on-Trent. Her grandmother returned to Ireland and told no-one. The father remained a mystery for another 60 years, until Daisy and her mum decided it was time to find out who he was. Their attempts to find the truth make raw the fear and shame that Catholicism has wrought on the Irish psyche for centuries. It leads Daisy and her mum to connect with a brand new family living an extraordinarily different life.
Who directed After the Dance?
After the Dance was directed by Daisy Asquith.
How long is After the Dance?
After the Dance has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is After the Dance?
After the Dance is a Documentary film.
Where was After the Dance produced?
After the Dance was produced in Ireland.