NI's Oscar-nominated film 'An Irish Goodbye' available to stream at home

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 8th Mar 2023
Last updated 8th Mar 2023

The Bafta-winning short film 'An Irish Goodbye' is available to watch before this weekend's 2023 Oscar Awards, which sees the black comedy nominated for 'Best Short Film.'

Set against the backdrop of a working farm in rural Northern Ireland, the short follows the reunion of estranged brothers Turlough and Lorcan following the untimely death of their mother.

Filmed entirely in Northern Ireland, the film stars Seamus O’Hara (The Northman, Game of Thrones) and James Martin (Marcella, Ups and Downs).

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Writers and Directors Tom Berkeley and Ross White said: “Having grown up watching the Oscars every year from afar, we are completely honoured and overwhelmed by this nomination.

"The Academy Awards represent the very pinnacle of international filmmaking, and we are simply blown away to be a small part of this year’s celebration.

"All our thanks go to our generous, passionate and talented cast and crew; a wee film shot in Templepatrick has somehow made its way to Hollywood - this a dream come true. I mean, Steven Spielberg is going to be there, lads. Steven Spielberg.”

How to watch An Irish Goodbye:

An Irish Goodbye is currently available on BBC iPlayer and will be broadcast on BBC One NI on Sunday 12th March at 10.30pm ahead of the Oscar Awards 2023.

Watch the trailer for An Irish Goodbye 👇

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