Every Breaking Wave (S)
2015·Ireland·13 min.
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Set on the streets of early 1980s Northern Ireland, the film is built around themes of emotional abandon and the uncertainty of romantic relationships. It follows two teenagers, one Catholic and the other Protestant, who fall in love amidst ongoing violence and the film's emotional core is centered around 'Every Breaking Wave' and 'The Troubles,' two tracks from Songs of Innocence.
DirectorAoife McArdle
ScreenwriterAoife McArdle
MusicU2
CinematographySteve Annis
CastEmily Lamey·Josh Thompson·Jay Andrews·James Fitzpatrick·Quinn Begley·Oran French·Mary Lindsay·Bobby Marno·Ross McKinney·Seamus O'Hara·Kabel Jackson·John Laverty·Jessica Mackey·Jaime Rachelle·Gavin PedenShow all
Original titleEvery Breaking Wave