Four Mothers is a 2024 Irish comedy film co-written and directed by Darren Thornton, co-written by Colin Thornton, and starring James McArdle and Fionnula Flanagan. It is an Irish-set, English-language remake of the 2008 Italian film Mid-August Lunch.
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| Directed by | Darren Thornton |
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| Based on | Mid-August Lunch by Gianni Di Gregorio |
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| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
Four Mothers had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on October 13, 2024.
Premise
editA novelist (McArdle) on the brink of success must care for his aging mother (Flanagan) and her friends.[1]
Cast
edit- James McArdle
- Fionnula Flanagan
- Niamh Cusack
- Dearbhla Molloy
- Paddy Glynn
- Stella McCusker
Production
editIn 2019, Screen Ireland were devising an Irish-set adaptation of Gianni Di Gregorio's 2008 Italian film Mid-August Lunch, adapted by the Thornton brothers, Colin and Darren.[2] In May 2022, it was confirmed that Darren Thornton would also direct and production would come from Eric Abraham and Jack Sidey’s Portobello Films and Television and Martina Niland for Port Pictures.[3] That month, it was also confirmed that the cast would include James McArdle, Fionnula Flanagan, Dearbhla Molloy, Paddy Glynn and Stella McCusker.[4] Niamh Cusack is also amongst the cast.[5]
Principal photography started in Dublin in May 2022.[6]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on October 13, 2024.[7]
References
edit- ^ Leffler, Rebecca (October 31, 2022). "mk2 Films boards Irish comedy 'Four Mothers' and sends star-studded slate to AFM (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ McCarthy, Esther (May 30, 2019). "Screen Ireland backs new Carmel Winters, Darren and Colin Thornton projects". Screen Daily. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 3, 2022). "'Sing Street' & 'Ida' Producers Set Cast For Adaptation Of Italian Hit 'Mid-August Lunch', Filming Underway In Dublin". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (May 10, 2022). "Irish-set adaptation of Mid-August Lunch, Four Mothers, now filming in Dublin". Cineuropa.org. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ McCormick, Sebastian (June 13, 2023). "Heartbeat actress Niamh Cusack now from famous son to long acting career". Examiner Live. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Comedy Four Mothers starts filming in Dublin". RTE. May 4, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Screen Ireland announces film and TV projects for 2024". RTE. January 24, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
External links
edit- Four Mothers at IMDb