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Writer:
Guy Hibbert (writer)
Release Date:
13 June 2009 (Bahrain)
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To face the future, they must face the past.
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The story of former UVF member Alistair Little. Twenty-five years after Little killed Joe Griffen's brother, the media arrange an auspicious meeting between the two. | add synopsis
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2 wins
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Compelling film and a must see
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Cast
(Credited cast)| Liam Neeson | ... | Alistair Little | |
| James Nesbitt | ... | Joe Griffen | |
| Anamaria Marinca | ... | Vika | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Juliet Crawford | ... | Cathy | |
| Niamh Cusack | ... | Alistair's Mum | |
| Mark David | ... | Young Alistair (as Mark Davison) | |
| Gerry Doherty | ... | Joe's Dad | |
| Richard Dormer | ... | Michael | |
| Paul Garret | ... | Alistair's Dad | |
| Katy Gleadhill | ... | Fiona | |
| Jonathan Harden | ... | David | |
| Pauline Hutton | ... | Sharon | |
| Andrea Irvine | ... | Sarah | |
| Gerard Jordan | ... | Jim | |
| Paul Kennedy | ... | Sound recordist | |
| Conor MacNeill | ... | Dave | |
| Mark Matthews | ... | Martin - Cameraman at Loughfinn Centre | |
| Mathew McElhinney | ... | Stuart | |
| Barry McEvoy | ... | Joe's Chauffeur | |
| Paula McFetridge | ... | Joe's Mum | |
| Diarmuid Noyes | ... | Andy | |
| Richard Orr | ... | Alistair's Chauffeur | |
| Lalor Roddy | ... | LandLord | |
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USA:90 min (Sundance Film Festival)
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Continuity: Little's photograph of Griffin's family changes between shots. In some scenes it has a border and in others it doesn't.
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Alistair Little:
For me to talk about the man I have become, you need to know about the man I was. I was fourteen when I joined the tartan gangs and I was fifteen when I joined the UVF. At that time, don't forget, there were riots on the streets every week; petrol bombs everyday...
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A Glass of Champagne
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Just viewed this tonight and thought it was really an excellent commentary on the difficulty of forgiveness, the helplessness of letting go, and, of course, how hate and regret can meet and be resolved (many times with misgivings and myopic single mindedness). It is said that forgiveness (whether of oneself or another) is the hardest endeavor a human being can face. This film brilliantly portrays the anguish of two men, one who hates and can't forgive another, and one who regrets and can't forgive himself. The brevity of the film (121 minutes) and the abrupt ending belies the volumes of emotion that permeate almost every scene. The movie is both compelling and enjoyable while also being very disturbing.
A part not to be overlooked is played by Anamaria Marinca (Vika), a 'gopher' for the film crew. Her character added quite a bit of depth to the film. Neeson and Nesbitt should both be recognized for their riveting performances.
In most films today the focus is on revenge, blood, and murder. "Five Minutes.." includes these vices but, contrary to the blood and gore in many movies today, this film's focal points are, indeed, letting go, finding your life and living it, focusing on what means most to you, demolishing the demons that haunt you, and, most importantly, discovering that elusive human effort which leads to forgiveness. It's hard...very hard, and most of us can't bring ourselves to that end because forgiveness is many times viewed by society as weakness when it is, in actuality, strength.