Aontas
A tense, darkly compelling Irish-language drama that opens in the aftermath of a robbery gone disastrously wrong. When three unlikely thieves attempt to hold up a rural Irish Credit Union, what unfolds is far more than a botched heist — it is the beginning of a story told in reverse, peeling back the moments that led to catastrophe.
At the centre of the film is a woman on the verge of a breakdown, whose impulsive actions drive the crime and its consequences. As the narrative rewinds, Aontas gradually reveals a portrait of a fiercely wilful character trapped by her own past, where personal history and buried trauma collide with present-day desperation.
Taut, emotionally driven, and formally inventive, the film uses its reverse chronology to deepen both tension and empathy, transforming a familiar crime setup into an intimate character study.
Following the screening, audiences are invited to stay for a Q+A with director Damian McCann and producer Christopher Myers, offering insight into the making of the film and its distinctive approach to storytelling. Aontas is a striking exploration of agency, memory, and the weight of unresolved lives — a bold and distinctive work in contemporary Irish-language cinema.
🎞️ Cert: tbc / 1h 3m /Thriller & Q&A with Director & Producer