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This film will be followed by a Q+A featuring producers Anne Heffernan & Sean Herlihy. The Q&A will include ISL interpretation with thanks to Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Coimisiún na Meán for access support.
Three Deaf couples, three love stories. John & Agnes-a mixed religion, long-married Deaf couple-share their experiences of living through the Troubles. Michelle & Kathy open up about life as a same sex couple, their IVF journey, and their experiences as parents to both hearing and Deaf daughters. Finally, Deaf boxer Seán and his hearing partner Deyanna reflect on an impossible decision Seán is faced with.
This remarkable, moving documentary-the first feature produced in Irish sign language-is a celebration of these three couples and their often extraordinary experiences. While the couples all openly discuss the challenges they’ve faced over the years (and decades), it is ultimately a film about resilience, belonging and-most importantly-love.
Produced by Curious North Productions
Made with the support of Screen Ireland, Coimisiun na Mean, TG4 & Reach Deaf Services
Language: Irish sign language, British sign language, English (burned-in English subtitles)
"A Quiet Love is an intimate, big-hearted celebration of everyday triumph over adversity... [It] takes a proactive and pragmatic approach to the issue of representation, and the importance of accessibility and diverse storytelling." - Nikki Baughan, Screen Daily
"A warm, unguarded celebration of love in its most essential form: real, human, and beautifully quiet." - Samuel Hames, Spicy Pulp
