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John McGahern: A Private World

  • 2005
  • 54m
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John McGahern: A Private World (2005)
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Filmed in 2004, just before the publication of his memoirs that form the backbone of the documentary. Through intimate interviews, a strong and compelling sense of the man emerges, offering ... Read allFilmed in 2004, just before the publication of his memoirs that form the backbone of the documentary. Through intimate interviews, a strong and compelling sense of the man emerges, offering a rare insight into the creative process.Filmed in 2004, just before the publication of his memoirs that form the backbone of the documentary. Through intimate interviews, a strong and compelling sense of the man emerges, offering a rare insight into the creative process.

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    • Pat Collins
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      • Pat Collins
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      • 2 wins total

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    8roboshea

    Thoughtful wonderful film

    This film shows the writer John McGahern as he goes about his business both in Leitrim and in Tokyo visiting. The sight of this writer, a country gentleman of the old school, in his tweeds on the train in Tokyo with Hello Kitty schoolgirls is priceless.

    Wonderful gems of wisdom fall from him, about life, writing, and art.

    He discusses his father and mother, despairing of one and adoring of the other. There's real insight here from the director, bringing up the truth of his life with nothing more than gently being with him.

    A lovely film and on a wonderful subject. The director is to be congratulated on his achievement, true empathy.

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      • 2005 (Ireland)
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      • HummingBird Productions
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