American musicologist Chris King is legendary in his field. His collection of and passion for old 78 records is inspiring, as is his ability to use modern technology to unlock their sonic secrets. But his discovery of the music of Epirus in northern Greece was to transform King’s life, and the raw folk music he believes connects us with our most ancient ancestors prompted him to travel to the region. What emerges is some of the most hypnotic and stirring music you’ve never heard.
While You Live, Shine will
play at the Audi Dublin
International Film Festival
next month.
IRISH FILM PREVIEW 2018
CinÉireann / January 2018 69
WHILE YOU LIVE, SHINE
DIR: PAUL DUANE
PRO: SCREENWORKS
TBC
THE SCIENCE OF GHOSTS
DIR: NIALL MCCANN
Director Niall McCann’s observational drama centres on a well-known Irish musician, Adrian Crowley. While being interviewed by a film crew for his latest album, an interruption causes Adrian to ponder - what would a film about his life be like? Could it ever really reflect who he is? His imagination takes him - and the audience - on a journey as he becomes a ghost visiting his own life, past and future. What emerges is a humorous and original take on the power of storytelling.
The Science of Ghosts will
play at the Audi Dublin
International Film Festival
next month.
TBC