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The Party (2016) Online
Original Title :
The Party
Genre :
Movie / Short / Drama / War
Year :
2016
Directror :
Andrea Harkin
Cast :
Anthony Boyle,Niall McNamee,Eileen O'Higgins
Writer :
Conor MacNeill,Conor MacNeill
Budget :
€70,000
Type :
Movie
Time :
15min
Rating :
7.6/10
The Party (2016) Online

Belfast 1972. Laurence welcomes his cousin and man-on-the-run Mickey to a party of drinking, dancing and young love. By morning, reality catches up with them.
Cast overview:
Anthony Boyle Anthony Boyle - Mickey
Niall McNamee Niall McNamee - Laurence
Eileen O'Higgins Eileen O'Higgins - Alison
Tara Cush Tara Cush - Siobhan
Christopher Grant Christopher Grant - Sean (as Chris Grant)
Ross McKinney Ross McKinney - Liam
Emily Lamey Emily Lamey - Bridie
Conor Cupples Conor Cupples - Pearse
Joanne Crawford Joanne Crawford - Mother
Aoife Maloney Aoife Maloney - Activist
James Stapleton James Stapleton - Officer Hounslow
Daragh Kirke Daragh Kirke - RUC Man
Liam Hourican Liam Hourican - Newsreader
Rhys Dunlop Rhys Dunlop - Armed Man


User reviews

Cala

Cala

Greetings again from the darkness. Belfast in 1972 is remembered for "Bloody Friday" when the IRA set off a series of bombs that killed and injured so many. It was a precarious time both socially and politically, and the entire world was watching.

This is the time period that provides the setting for this 14 minute short film from director Andrea Harkin and writer Conor MacNeill. The tension of this era is readily apparent as Mickey sports a dress and wig in order to sneak back home for a night of drinking and partying with his friends. Mickey has been on the run, and is clearly risking much by returning … as evidenced by the reactions from a simple ring of the doorbell.

BAFTA nominated for Best Short Film, the film delivers palpable tension even as the music blares and a couple heads off for an evening of young love. It's also a reminder that youngsters are rarely the first to acknowledge real world consequences, and frequently underestimate the risks … even when those risks are life-threatening. It's a quick, efficient and powerful short film.