NORTH CIRCULAR is a documentary musical that travels the length of Dublin's North Circular Road, exploring the history, music and streetscapes of a street that links some of the country's most beloved and infamous places. The film evokes many narratives from the history of the city and nation, from colonialism, to mental health, to the struggle for women’s liberation while also engaging with urgent issues of today. The film also includes musical performances from artists local to the North Circular.
Language: English, Gaelic
Subtitles: Italian
Director
Luke McManus
Luke McManus is a filmmaker based in Grangegorman, just off the North Circular Road. He has produced and directed award-winning documentary projects for NBC, Netflix, RTÉ, among others, winning four IFTAs, one Celtic Media Award and the Radharc Award. NORTH CIRCULAR is his debut feature documentary as a director.
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