Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle (2007)

Director:

Simon Miller

Writers:

Joanne Cockwell (writer)
Iain Finlay MacLeod (writer)

Release Date:

5 October 2007 (UK)

Genre:

Drama | Family

Plot:

Làn fhìrinn na sgeòil. The truth is in the story. When a young man, Angus, visits his dying Grandfather...

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Aonghas Padruig Caimbeul	...	Seanair
Padruig Moireasdan	...	Aonhgas - aged 7
Crisdean Domhnallach	...	Donnchadh - aged 9
Winnie Brook Young	...	Mairi - age 11
Dolina MacLennan	...	Grandmother
Coll Domhnallach	...	Aonghas - age 20
Daibhidh Walker	...	Eardsaidh
Aonghas MacDhomhnaill	...	Am Mac Bu Shine
Annie NicLeoid	...	Ciara Gunnach
Martainn Mac an t-Saoir	...	Athair Ciara
Toby Robertson	...	An Diuc
Scott Handy	...	Patrick Loch
Vidal Sancho	...	Spainnteach
Iain MacRae	...	Domhnallach
Calum MacFhionghain	...	An Draoidh

Also Known As:

Seachd: The Crimson Snowdrop (USA) (alternative transliteration)

Runtime:

UK:100 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English | Scottish Gaelic | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Filming Locations:

Eilean Iarmain, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

Company:

Young Films

Trivia:

Unable to afford a helicopter the crew had to carry the camera equipment on their backs, 3,500 feet to the top of the Cuillins in Skye. They did this twice, once in the snow and once in the summer.

Movie Connections:

References Local Hero (1983)

Excellent Movie! - Insist that your local cinema puts it on!

I would highly recommend this movie! And I certainly shall be personally recommending it to my friends and family here and abroad! It was with excited anticipation, that I have just pre-ordered it online, I enjoyed it so much! It is not out until February/March 2008, but it will be well worth the wait! But first go and see it in the cinema if you can. There is nothing quite like the Cinema-Experience of a cinema-made movie! Insist that your local cinema puts it on! I went to see 'Seachd, the Inaccessible Pinacle' tonight, down here in London, and was really impressed. It is a marvel: a truly beautiful film set in the Scottish Highlands: you will laugh, you will cry, you will be moved in may different ways, you will be intrigued, and as the story within the stories is revealed, you will be amazed at that revelation.

This movie is in Scottish Gaelic with English Subtitles, but do not let that detract you if you are not a speaker of the Gaelic: I am just starting, and my son does not, nor did many people there tonight, and it did not spoil it for us by any manner of means! Superlatives do not suffice! The photography is superb - there is no CGI here, and the movie is all the better for that- here you have true photography! The script is so skilfully and subtly written. The many-layered plot weaves the magic art of the ancient storytellers. The music is at times rousing, at times haunting, but always adding to the atmospheric ambiance. And the acting? ... it is to behold ... and the actors?... they the true weavers of this delightful yet profound film, particularly the two main actors, 'Padruig-the-young' and 'Padruig-the-elder' (A true bard, if ever there was!), who both carried a very heavy load! And the Direction? Well watch out Richard! And the Producer, responsible for raising funding, hiring key personnel, and arranging for distributors? A task well done! I hope that you will make sure that distribution goes out to our communities abroad! And the Gaelic community? Uill, without you it could not have happened! We were told that this movie was made on a low budget, but you would not know it, and I think it might well be because, for what they might have lacked in money, they more than made up for with the richness of the heart, and the warmth and co-operation of the local Scottish Gaelic community.

A heartfelt thanks to all concerned in the making, and the sponsoring, of 'Seachd' - Mòran taing! (Many thanks!) From the Gaels to the World! From the World to the Gaels!