Ann (film) explained

Ann
Director:Ciaran Creagh
Producer:Ciaran Creagh
Ferdia Doherty
Niall Flynn
Starring:Zara Devlin
Eileen Walsh
Ian Beattie
Music:Roger Taylor
Cinematography:Dave Grennan
Editing:Tony Cranstoun
Runtime:90 minutes
Country:Ireland
Language:English

Ann is a 2022 Irish drama film written and directed by Ciaran Creagh and starring Zara Devlin as Ann Lovett. It is a dramatization of Lovett's last day of her life.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Boyle, County Roscommon during the summer of 2021.[1]

Release

The film premiered at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in November 2022.[1] Then the film was released by Omniplex Cinemas in Longford and Roscommon on April 28, 2023.[2]

Reception

Declan Burke of the Irish Examiner awarded the film four stars out of five.[3] Donald Clarke of The Irish Times awarded the film three stars out of five.[4]

Amber Wilkinson of Screen Daily gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Devlin has very little dialogue but conveys Ann’s sense of fear and isolation through body language."[5]

Nominations

At the 19th Irish Film & Television Awards, Devlin and Walsh were nominated for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress respectively for their performances in the film.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. News: McHugh. Christina. FILM SHOT IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON SET FOR CINEMA RELEASE. April 25, 2023. Roscommon Herald. July 7, 2023.
  2. News: Film based on story of Ann Lovett to be shown in Longford and Roscommon. April 17, 2023. Westmeath Independent. July 7, 2023.
  3. News: Burke. Declan. Film review: Ann is a heartbreaking look at a national tragedy. April 28, 2023. Irish Examiner. July 7, 2023.
  4. News: Clarke. Donald. Ann Lovett would be 55 now. This film about her awful death is a brave, at times daring tribute. April 27, 2023. The Irish Times. July 7, 2023. subscription.
  5. Web site: Wilkinson. Amber. 'Ann': Dublin Review. February 27, 2023. Screen Daily. July 7, 2023. subscription.