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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Cillian Murphy Addresses Ireland's Collective Trauma in 'Small Things Like These'"

Cillian Murphy discusses the collective trauma of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries at the Berlin Film Festival press conference for his new movie "Small Things Like These," based on a book by Claire Keegan. The film, focusing on a father's discovery of secrets at a local convent, prompts reflection on complicity and silence in a dysfunctional Christian society. Producers Matt Damon and Alan Moloney emphasize the importance of making meaningful movies in an industry dominated by blockbusters, expressing hope for the enduring relevance of such films.

via Variety|

#berlin-film-festival #cillian-murphy #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Unraveling the Mystery of 'The Woman in the Wall': Ruth Wilson's Haunting Performance Sheds Light on the Magdalene Laundries

The Woman in the Wall's premiere on Paramount+ delves into the fictional story of a woman, played by Ruth Wilson, who is a survivor of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries. The episode sheds light on the real history of the laundries, where "fallen women" were confined and allegedly subjected to abuse. The protagonist, Lorna, grapples with a murder mystery and her own disturbing sleepwalking behavior, ultimately discovering a shocking connection to the nun who took her baby years ago. The show's debut raises questions about Lorna's involvement in the murder and her unsettling response to the nun's death, setting the stage for a gripping and mysterious series.

via TVLine|

#entertainment #ireland #magdalene-laundries

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

Ruth Wilson's 'The Woman in the Wall' Shines Light on Magdalene Laundry Trauma

Ruth Wilson stars in the new series "The Woman in the Wall," which explores the psychological impact of the Magdalene laundries in Ireland. The show follows Lorna, a woman haunted by trauma from her time in a church-run facility as a pregnant teen. Wilson discusses her personal connection to the project, the recent history of the laundries, and the complex impact of religion, as well as the involvement of Sinéad O’Connor's music in the series.

via The Associated Press|

#entertainment #magdalene-laundries #religion

television2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Woman in the Wall: Ruth Wilson Unveils Fantastical Horrors and Irish History"

Ruth Wilson discusses her role as Lorna in the limited series "The Woman in the Wall," portraying a woman haunted by her time at Ireland's "Magdalene laundries," where unmarried, pregnant women were used for hard labor and their babies often sold into adoption. The series delves into Lorna's traumatic experiences and unstable reality as she searches for her daughter while dealing with a murder in her home, highlighting the horrors of the laundries and the gaslighting she faces from her community.

via The New York Times|

#limited-series #magdalene-laundries #paramount

tv-show-review2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Woman in the Wall": Ruth Wilson and Daryl McCormack Shine in Showtime's Irish Mystery Drama

Showtime's "The Woman in the Wall" is a gripping mystery steeped in Irish trauma, following detective Colman's investigation of a murder in a remote Irish town and Lorna's psychological horror as she grapples with her traumatic past in a Catholic-run Magdalene institution. The show initially unfolds as a gritty detective drama and a psychological horror, but shifts to focus on the larger conspiracy linking the murder mysteries, delving into the Church's cruelty. The series is praised for its patient and precise world-building, compelling characters, and poignant exploration of its themes.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#irish-trauma #magdalene-laundries #mystery