In View (film)
| In View | |
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| Directed by | Ciarán Creagh |
| Written by | Ciarán Creagh |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | David Grennan |
| Edited by | Tony Cranstoun |
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Running time | 93 mins. |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
In View is a 2016 Irish drama film, written and directed by Ciarán Creagh. It stars Caoilfhionn Dunne, Ciarán McMenamin, Stuart Graham, Maria McDermottroe, Gerard McSorley, and Joe McKinney. It premiered in Ireland in 2016.[1]
Synopsis
Tormented by guilt over the death of her family, Ruth comes to decide that by donating her organs she will placate her utter self-loathing.
Cast
- Caoilfhionn Dunne as Ruth
- Ciarán McMenamin as Denis
- Stuart Graham as Donny
- Maria McDermottroe as Monica
- Gerard McSorley as Séamus
- Joe McKinney as Greg
- Joe Mullins as Magella
- Will O'Connell as Michael O'Brien
- Michael Glenn Murphy as Norman
Reception
Paddy Kehoe of RTÉ rated the film 4/5 stars, calling it "an eviscerating portrait of a female garda in free-fall" and lauding Caoilfhionn Dunne for her "powerful performance".[2] Donald Clarke of The Irish Times stated that it feels "psychologically authentic" and also praised Ciarán Creagh's "brave first feature".[3]
Roe McDermott of Hot Press called Dunne's performance "extraordinary", and applauded Creagh for exploring "the topic of suicide in Ireland".[4] And Niall Murphy of Scannain gave the film a 3.6/5, echoing sentiments about Dunne and extending the appreciation for the supporting cast.[5]
References
- ↑ "Article: 'Writers are supposed to challenge', Ciaran Creagh, writer/director of In View". Film Ireland. 2 March 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Kehoe, Paddy (10 May 2017). "In View: a dark portrayal of a garda in meltdown". RTÉ. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Clarke, Donald (18 May 2017). "In View: Ciarán Creagh's brave debut delves deep into the darkness". The Irish Times. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ McDermott, Roe (19 May 2017). "Film Review: In View (2016)". Hot Press. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Murphy, Niall (20 May 2017). "In View". Scannain. Retrieved 26 July 2026.