After 68 (1994)

The story of Frieda, a young girl growing up in strife-torn late 1960's Derry, and her attempts to have a normal adolescence despite the violence which surrounds her.

Director:

Stephen Burke

Writer:

Stephen Burke

Stars:

Deirdre Molloy, Ger Ryan, Fidelma Murphy

6 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Deirdre Molloy	...	Frieda
Ger Ryan
Fidelma Murphy
Dermot Martin
Brian McGrath
Anne Harris
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gertie Allen	...	Principal
Therese Ballantine	...	Smoking nun
Cecil Bell	...	Mr. Craig's assistant
Anne Brogan	...	Biology teacher
Stephen Burke	...	Eamonn
David Butler	...	Arrestee
Edel Byrne	...	Child
Gregory Byrne	...	Child
Sandra Byrne	...	Squatter

Storyline

Stephen Burke's debut film focuses on the period in and after 1968's Civil Rights movement in Northern Ireland. This story is told form the wry perspective of an illegitimate teenage girl who observes her Catholic mother's increasing involvement in the struggle, while commenting on her Protestant father's refusal to assume responsibility for the sexual alliance that produced her.

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Genres:

Short

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Details

Country:

Ireland

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 1994 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Ireland

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

26 min

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