The Queen of Ireland explained

The Queen of Ireland
Director:Conor Horgan
Music:Michael Fleming
Cinematography:Kate McCullough
Editing:Mick Mahon
Studio:Blinder Films
Distributor:Universal Pictures
Runtime:86 minutes[1]
Country:Ireland
Language:English

The Queen of Ireland is a 2015 Irish documentary film directed by Conor Horgan. It focuses on Rory O'Neill, better known as Panti, in the lead up to the historic referendum on marriage equality for same-sex couples in Ireland in 2015. When the film debuted in Ireland, it had the highest ever grossing opening weekend for an Irish documentary.[2]

Critical response

The film has been positively received, with Tara Brady of The Irish Times remarking that the "triumphant documentary deftly weaves through monumental moment of social history without losing sight of protagonist".[3] Paul Whitington of The Irish Independent rated it 4 stars,[4] while The Guardian also rated it 4 stars, writing that "Horgan’s film shapes up as a most pleasing portrait."[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: THE QUEEN OF IRELAND (18) . . 5 November 2015 . 11 November 2015.
  2. Web site: The Queen Of Ireland makes Irish documentary history. Hot Press. 28 October 2015. 5 November 2015.
  3. Web site: Tragedy, comedy, a plucky, unlikely heroine, and a sweeping dramatic arc. The Irish Times. Tara Brady. 23 October 2015. 29 October 2015.
  4. Web site: All hail the queen of hearts. The Irish Independent. Paul Whitington. 23 October 2015. 29 October 2015.
  5. Web site: Dragging a nation forward. The Guardian. 22 October 2015. 29 October 2015.

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