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More Irish Films to be shown on RTÉ as deal struck with Irish Film Board
2014-09-24 : Seán Brosnan
RTÉ have partnered with Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board in a collaboration that will see more Irish feature films being shown on Saturday nights on RTÉ2.

The move has stemmed from the high ratings received from Irish features ‘Rough Rider’, telling the story of Paul Kimmage and the world of professional cycling including the many doping scandals they’ve had, and ‘The Summit’, about eleven climbers that died on the K2, the world’s most dangerous mountain.

RTÉ will mark the occasion by screening the world television premiere of ‘The Hardy Bucks Movie’, directed by Mike Cockayne to box office success last year, after funding from Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board and RTÉ. A sequel feature film is also currently in development with the IFB.

James Hickey, Chief Executive Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board said, ‘Irish movies have proved very popular when broadcast on RTE. This partnership underlines RTÉ2’s and the IFB’s commitment to showcasing the best of Irish talent, ensuring Irish audiences have an opportunity to view a wide range of Irish feature films. I’d also like to take this opportunity to congratulate RTE on the launch of the newly launched RTÉ2.

IFTA Award winning ‘The Guard’, directed by John Michael McDonagh and starring Brendan Gleeson, is another film due to be broadcast as part of the partnership. Lenny Abrahamson’s first feature ‘Adam and Paul’ will also be shown, as will his 2012 drama ‘What Richard Did’, which launched actor Jack Reynor onto the international scene.

 Read IFTN’s interview with Lenny Abrahamson following the release of his 2014 feature film ‘Frank’ here:

http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4287148&sr=1&only=1&hl=lenny+abrahamson&tpl=archnews





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