Irish Folk Furniture
NEW DOCS
Well-worn cupboards, dressers, and flour bins get a second life in this gentle and lighthearted take on contemporary Irish culture. Neglected pieces of furniture manifest the animated will to drag themselves out of storage and back into repaired and useful states. Freshly and somewhat magically painted, they make their way back into the homes and lives of families. As the old is made new again, ancestors appear and family stories are kept alive in the retelling. It’s a simple thing—the sheep stand by and watch, the crockery comes and goes. The furniture is not fancy, but the film is a refreshingly fanciful treat. TBW
Director
Tony Donoghue
Producer
Cathal Black
Editor
Ed Smith
Cinematographer
Tony Donoghue
Release Year
2012
Festival Year
2013
Country
Ireland
Run Time
9 minutes