Penance (2018 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Tom Collins |
| Produced by | Tom Collins Edwina Forkin |
| Screenplay by | Tom Collins Greg O'Braonain |
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| Music by | Pól Brennan |
| Cinematography | Ciarán Tanham |
| Editing by | Dermot Diskin |
| Distributed by | Starline Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | 1 May 2018 |
| Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | Republic of Ireland Northern Ireland |
| Language | Irish English |
Penance (which means Aithrí in Irish) is an Irish film from 2018. It is a historical drama, meaning it tells a story set in the past. The movie was directed by Tom Collins. It takes place in Ulster, a part of Ireland, during two different years: 1916 and 1969.
The film stars Peter Coonan as a Catholic priest named Father Eoin McDonnell. This priest is an Irish nationalist, meaning he supports Ireland becoming an independent country. He encourages a young boy to join the independence movement. Later, many years pass, and the priest regrets his choices.
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Making the Film Penance
Penance was filmed in a few different places in Ireland. The main locations were Ramelton in County Donegal and Derry in Northern Ireland. Most of the movie is spoken in the Irish language.
When they filmed in Derry, they used places like St Columba's Church, Long Tower, Bishop Street, and Society Street. These areas still looked much like they did in the 1960s, which was perfect for the film.
The story for Penance was inspired by an older story. It came from a work by Pádraic Ó Conaire called "Seacht mBua an Éirí Amach." This means "Seven Virtues of the [Easter] Rising."
Many groups helped pay for the film. These included TG4 (an Irish TV channel), the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, and the Irish Film Board. Other supporters were the Irish Language Broadcast Fund and Northern Ireland Screen.
What is the Story About?
The film's story begins in Derry in 1969. We see a Catholic priest, Father Eoin McDonnell. He helps a senior leader of the Irish Republican Army avoid arrest. This leader's name is Antaine.
Father Eoin then remembers his past, going back to 1916. In rural County Donegal, he met a teenage Antaine. At that time, Father Eoin convinced the young Antaine to join the movement for Irish independence. The film shows how these past actions affect the characters many years later.
Who Are the Actors?
The film has a cast of talented actors who play the characters at different ages.
Actors in 1916 Scenes
- Peter Coonan plays the younger Father Eoin McDonnell.
- Padhraig Parkinson plays the younger Antaine.
- Barry Barnes plays Inspector Joyce.
- Mimi Carroll plays Mairéad.
- Diona Doherty plays Ellie Nic Shiubhlaigh.
- Dara Devaney plays Peadar.
Actors in 1969 Scenes
- Terry Byrne plays the older Father Eoin McDonnell.
- Gerard McSorley plays Murray.
- Barry McGovern plays the older Antaine.
- Corey McKinley plays Feidhlím.
When Was Penance Released?
Penance was first shown to the public on May 1, 2018.
Later, it had its first showing on television. This happened on TG4 on April 20, 2019.
