In his tower-block apartment in New Lodge, Joe reenacts memories from his childhood amidst the “Troubles“, the period of political conflict in Northern Ireland between 1968 and 1998. In this catholic area of Belfast, the number of deaths was tragically significant. Joe is joined by neighbours Jolene, Sean, Angie, and others, all willingly participating in this process of revisiting the collective memories that shaped their lives and the district they live in.
Winner of the best picture award at the CPH:DOX.
The Flats
2024
14 years
114 min.
Documentary
France, Belgium, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom
France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, international film festivals, awarded films, female directors, documentary, social portrait, history, memory
Colorido
Alessandra Celesia
Alessandra Celesia
François Chambe
Frédéric Fichefet
Jean-Laurent Csinidis, Geneviève De Bauw, Jeremiah Cullinane, John McIlduff
Films de Force Majeure, Thank You & Good Night Productions, Planet Korda Pictures, Dumbworld
The Party Film Sales
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