Cast: Brid Brennan

Direction Brian Welsh

Cast David Tennant · Toby Kebbell · Sophie Okonedo · Ashley Jensen

Synopsis The Escape Artist (TV Miniseries) (2013) follows the story of Will Burton, a brilliant and charismatic junior barrister renowned for his exceptional ability to extricate clients from complex legal situations, earning him the moniker "The Escape Artist." Despite the frustration...

Direction Atom Egoyan

Cast Bob Hoskins · Elaine Cassidy · Peter McDonald · Arsinée Khanjian

Direction Lesley Manning

Cast Michael Parkinson · Sarah Greene · Mike Smith · Craig Charles

Synopsis Ghostwatch (TV) (1992) is a British horror-mockumentary television movie that was broadcast on BBC One on October 31, 1992, presented as a live event despite being pre-recorded. The film, part of the BBC's Screen One anthology series, was produced by...

Direction Klaus Härö

Cast James Cosmo · Brid Brennan · Catherine Walker · Nora-Jane Noone

Synopsis My Sailor, My Love (2022) follows Grace, who is deeply troubled by the living conditions of her widowed father, Howard, a former sea captain. She employs a local widow, Annie, to handle the cleaning and cooking, which initially angers the...

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Jim Broadbent · Allan Corduner · Timothy Spall · Lesley Manville

Synopsis Topsy-Turvy (1999) is a meticulously crafted film by director Mike Leigh that delves into the lives of the iconic musical duo Gilbert and Sullivan. The narrative focuses on the tumultuous period leading up to the creation and staging of their...

Direction Diarmuid Lawrence

Cast Anna Maxwell Martin · David Morrissey · Penelope Wilton · Katherine McGolpin

Synopsis South Riding (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a captivating drama that unfolds over three episodes, delving into the lives of individuals working for a typical County Council in Yorkshire. The narrative, inspired by Winifred Holtby's insights, reveals that local governance is...

Direction Pat O'Connor

Cast Meryl Streep · Michael Gambon · Catherine McCormack · Kathy Burke

Synopsis Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) is set in the picturesque yet challenging landscape of rural Ireland in 1936, where the five Mundy sisters reside in a humble cottage near Ballybeg, Donegal. The sisters—Kate (Meryl Streep), the stern and disciplined teacher; Maggie...

Direction Pat Murphy

Cast Mary Jackson · Mark Mulholland · Brid Brennan · Trudy Kelly

Synopsis Maeve (1981) follows the journey of Mary Jackson, who finds herself back in Belfast after an extended absence. She settles into the family residence, where she resides with her sister and their father.

Direction James Doherty

Cast John Connors · Lee O'Donoghue · Lynn Rafferty · Thomas Connors

Synopsis Breathe (S) (2015) centers around Patrick, a tough bare-knuckle fighter from the Traveller community, who grows increasingly worried about his young son Francie's effeminate behavior. As Patrick grapples with his own prejudices and the expectations of his community, he must...

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Brid Brennan · Des McAleer · Paula Hamilton · Charles Lawson

Synopsis Four Days in July (TV) (1985) explores the intertwined lives of two couples in Northern Ireland, one Catholic and the other Protestant, who find striking similarities in their experiences despite their differing religious and political allegiances. The narrative delves into...

Direction Tj O'Grady Peyton

Cast Brid Brennan · Gabriel Adewusi · Walé Adebusuyi · Brody Abbey

Synopsis Room Taken (2023) follows the story of Isaac, who, in desperate need of a place to stay, covertly settles into the residence of an elderly, visually impaired woman. Their unexpected cohabitation results in an extraordinary connection between the two.

Direction Mary McGuckian

Cast Geraldine Chaplin · Brid Brennan · Geraldine James · Hugh O'Conor

Synopsis Words Upon the Window Pane (1994) is an adaptation of a one-act play by W.B. Yeats, focusing on the renowned Irish literary figure Jonathan Swift. The narrative revolves around Swift's spirit, which, along with the spirits of his two lovers,...

Direction Anand Tucker

Cast Bruno Ganz · Miranda Richardson · Janet McTeer · Ken Stott

Synopsis Saint-Ex (1996) follows the life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a young man who defies his aristocratic French family's expectations by becoming an overseas mail pilot. He marries the enchanting Spanish woman, Consuelo, and they establish their home in Casablanca. However,...

Direction Andrea Harkin

Cast Anthony Boyle · Brandon Brownlee · Christopher Eccleston · Paula Malcomson

Synopsis Come Home (TV Miniseries) (2018) follows the story of Greg and Marie, a couple who have been married for nearly two decades. In a sudden and unexpected turn of events, Marie abandons her husband and their three children, leaving the...

Direction Adrian Shergold

Cast Ray Winstone · Camilla Marie Beeput · Leanne Best · Brid Brennan

Direction Damian McCann

Cast Peter Coonan · Brid Brennan · Clare Monnelly · Seán T. Ó Meallaigh

Synopsis Doineann (2021) follows Tomás as he journeys back to his secluded island retreat, only to find his isolated wife and child missing. With limited options and a tempest on the horizon, he must rely on the island's sole retired law...

Direction Jud Taylor

Cast Sheryl Lee · Sean Patrick Flanery · Noah Wyle · Brid Brennan

Synopsis Guinevere (TV) (1994) presents a fresh take on the classic tale of King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, and Guinevere, offering a more feminist viewpoint. This retelling delves into the intricate dynamics of power, love, and betrayal, with a focus on Guinevere's...

Direction Sean Glynn · Bruce Webb

Cast Amara Karan · Niall Wright · Kerri Quinn · Ciarán McMenamin

Synopsis Hope Street (TV Series) (2021) follows the story of DC Leila Hussain, whose unexpected arrival in a tranquil Northern Irish coastal town sparks curiosity and speculation. The series delves into the life of this city-savvy detective as she navigates the...

Direction Conor McDermottroe

Cast Martin McCann · Jodie Whittaker · Marcella Plunkett · Gerard McSorley

Synopsis Swansong: Story of Occi Byrne (2009) follows the life of Occi Byrne, portrayed by Martin McCann, who endured relentless teasing and bullying during his childhood due to the absence of his father. This traumatic experience leaves Occi grappling with deep-seated...

Direction Damian McCann

Cast Carrie Crowley · Brid Brennan · Eva-Jane Gaffney · Seán T. Ó Meallaigh

Synopsis Aontas (2025) follows the tale of three women who embark on a daring heist, targeting a rural Irish Credit Union. The narrative unfolds in reverse, meticulously peeling back the layers of their plan to reveal the missteps and complications that...