RTE: Ireland On Film

Hank_Jones

Thought I'd post this and get people's opinions.

RTE are screening a series of Irish films, which seems to be geared towards them championing Irish film, at least to a certain extent.

I can't guarantee that that I am correct in relation to the film which I mention to be shown on RTE,
but I am almost certain that all but "The Runway" have been shown on RTE before.

The films listed below are ones I'm almost sure are shown in the ad:

The Runway
Dancing at Lughnasa
Michael Collins
Song For A Raggy Boy

While I have no issue with Irish films being shown on television,
I feel that they should at least be making an effort to show films that people may have not previously encountered,
daring to show films that do not feature Meryl Streep or other prominent actors, but instead leaning towards dare I say Irish art house cinema.

Sorry about the rant, I'm just a bit a bit sick of it all.
(Many Irish films not featuring a "name" are more than good enough to warrant a feckin RTE screening)

brian_t

Hank_Jones wrote: »

The Runway
Dancing at Lughnasa
Michael Collins
Song For A Raggy Boy

Seems to also include "In the Name of the Father" and "Ondine"

brian_t

Ireland on Screen Season
The Boxer - Saturday August 18 at 11.30pm on RTÉ One

Happy Ever Afters - Sunday August 19 at 9.30pm on RTÉ One (Network TV Premiere)

His & Hers - Tuesday August 21 at 11.25pm on RTÉ One

The Runway - Wednesday August 22 at 9.35pm on RTÉ One (Network TV Premiere)

The Shore - Thursday August 23 at 10.15pm on RTÉ One (Network TV Premiere)

Dancing at Lughnasa - Friday August 24 at 10.40pm on RTÉ One

In the Name of the Father - Saturday August 25 at 10.15pm on RTÉ One

Conspiracy of Silence - Sunday August 26 at 00.40am on RTÉ One

Ondine - Sunday August 26 at 9.30pm on RTÉ One (Network TV Premiere)

Michael Collins - Monday August 27 at 9.35pm on RTÉ One

Song for a Raggy Boy - Friday August 31 at 10.35pm on RTÉ One

Dermot Horan, Director of Broadcast & Acquisitions, RTÉ Television, said: "RTÉ has a proud heritage of broadcasting some of the best Irish drama and feature films. We are delighted to be working with the Irish Film Board again on this Ireland on Screen initiative and to also continue our investment in this key Irish industry. We hope this broad selection of exciting and popular Irish films will appeal to a wide range of viewers."

James Hickey, Chief Executive, Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board, said: "We are delighted to work in partnership with RTÉ on this Ireland on Screen initiative which will bring a range of Irish films to audiences, which they may otherwise not have a chance to see.

"It's really important to us that Irish films find an audience not only in cinemas but through other media including television. We are especially pleased to see so many IFB funded feature films supporting Irish talent in the line-up, including the network television premieres of Ondine, directed by Neil Jordan and starring Colin Farrell, Happy Ever Afters with Simon Delaney and Stanley Townsend and Irish director Ian Power's feature directorial debut The Runway."

http://www.rte.ie/ten/2012/0817/irelandonscreen.html

UCD AFC

Which of these would you recommend watching? may have seen some of them but no harm

mike65

Wot! no Boy Eats Girl?

brian_t

mike65 wrote: »

Wot! no Boy Eats Girl?

You'll find that on the Horror Channel later tonight (1.05am Sat. morning)

mike65

Indeed I saw the trailer for it. That RTE list is your archetypal "respectable" fare whereas Boys Eats Girl is more likely to be an entertaining 90 mins.

goose2005

Where is Fatal Deviation? Now that's a genuine Irish experience.

Gamb!t

In the name of the Father again :rolleyes: