Award-Winning Documentary ‘Older Than Ireland’ is Out Now on DVD
A hit with Irish audiences upon its release in September, Alex Fegan’s documentary Older Than Ireland is out now on DVD.
The film was produced by Garry Walsh for Snackbox Films and is distributed by Element Pictures Distribution. Carried by stellar reviews and positive word of mouth, Older Than Ireland has played in over 35 cinemas and venues since its cinema debut, and after taking over €155k at the Irish box office it continues to play strong into week 8 of release.
Older Than Ireland features thirty men and women aged 100 years and over. Often funny and at times poignant, the film explores each centenarian’s journey, from their birth at the dawn of Irish independence to their life as a centenarian in modern day Ireland. Older Than Ireland’s observational style offers a rare insight into the personal lives of these remarkable individuals.
Reflecting on such key events as the day they got their first pair of shoes, the thrill of their first kiss, from the magic of their wedding day to the tragic loss of their loved ones, these centenarians have lived through it all. Having witnessed a century of immense social, political and technological change each centenarian has a unique perspective on life and its true meaning.
From the oldest Irish person ever on record, 113-year-old Kathleen Snavely to Ireland’s oldest man, 108-year-old Luke Dolan we meet a colourful cast of characters, from all walks of life, from the four corners of Ireland. These centenarians are our living history and these are their extraordinary stories.
You can pick up a copy of Older Than Ireland in HMV, Xtra-vision, Tesco, Supervalu, Golden Discs, Tower Records, Eason and Heatons, or order a copy online from ElementPictures.ie and Amazon. On Demand viewing can be found on iTunes and Volta.ie.
Older Than Ireland was funded by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board.