Patrick Kavanagh: No Man's Fool
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Patrick Kavanagh: No Man's Fool
Directed by Sé Merry Doyle.
With John Montague, T.P. McKenna, James Liddy.
Ireland, 2005, color, 68 min.
The life and times of Ireland's favorite poet are explored in Sé Merry Doyle's visually splendid and eloquent documentary. From Kavanagh's frustrated youth in rural Monaghan to his final curmudgeonly years in Dublin, No Man's Fool examines the places, people and events that inspired such poems as "The Great Hunger" and "Raglan Road." Interviews and archival footage are used to tremendous effect but it is the renditions of the poems themselves- by the likes of T.P. McKenna, John Montague and James Liddy- set anachronistically against stunning imagery of contemporary Ireland that elevate the film to the level of poetry.
Winner: Best Documentary Award
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Undressing My Mother
Directed by Ken Wardrop.
Ireland, 2004, 35mm, color, 5 min.
A candid and moving portrait of the director's elderly mother explores a woman's unique take on her overweight and aging body.
Winner: Director's Choice Award
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Ouch!
Directed by Ken Wardrop.
Ireland, 2004, 35mm, color, 8 min.
Three men talk opening about their experiences being circumcised later in life. A surprisingly touching and funny film with a highly unusual- yet wholly appropriate- approach to its subjects.
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Useless Dog
Directed by Ken Wardrop.
Ireland, 2004, 35mm, color, 5 min.
This witty and charming portrait of the Wardrops' loveable but utterly inept farm dog proves that every dog does indeed have its day.
Winner: Director's Choice Award
