So This Is Christmas

2023

Beneath every tree there is a story.

Documentary

Ken Wardrop
1h 26m
November 17, 2023 · Ireland

Overview

Illuminating the challenges often unseen beyond the toys, trees and tinsel, people in a small Irish village reflect on their difficult relationships with Christmas. "So This Is Christmas" is a heartwarming and charming portrait from award-winning director Ken Wardrop, which perfectly exemplies his innate ability to tell the stories of ordinary people, depicting their thoughts, feelings and experiences in an empathetic way. Beautifully rendered in 35mm, the film is authentic and compassionate, and a valuable addition to the Irish documentary canon.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: November 17, 2023
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Ireland
Production: Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland,MEDIA sub-programme of Creative Europe,RTÉ,Creative Europe Media,Coimisiún na Meán
Director: Ken Wardrop
Producer: Andrew Freedman,Samantha Corr,Niamh Fagan,Grainne McAleer,Salma Abdalla,Andrea Hock
Cinematography: Narayan Van Maele
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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