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Intermission (Original title)
Dates: 2003 (Copyright), 28 November 2003 (Release)

Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom, USA

Director: John Crowley

Synopsis: Comedy-drama of small-time criminals and ordinary families, set in contempoary Dublin. A failed supermarket clerk, John, joins forces with petty criminal Lehiff in a bid to win back his girlfriend, Deirdre.

Genre:
Crime

Subject:
Crime
Releases
Date: 29 August 2003Country: IrelandRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - StereoRuntime: 106 mins Length: 9513 FeetDialogue (original): English

Credits (72)
©: Company of Wolves (Intermission) Limited, Presented by: Buena Vista International (UK), Presented in association with: Bord Scannán na hÉireann, Presented in association with: Film Council, Presented in association with: The Independent Film Channel, Invicta Capital, In association with: Parallel Film Productions, Portman Productions, Made with the support of: UK Film Council New Cinema Fund, [Production Company]: Section 481, Executive Producer: Rod Stoneman, Executive Producer: Paul Trijbits, Executive Producer: Jonathan Sehring, Executive Producer: Tristan Whalley, Producer: Stephen Woolley, Producer: Neil Jordan, Producer: Alan Moloney, Line Producer: Des Martin, Associate Producer: Romany Turner, Associate Producer: John Erraught, Associate Producer: Susan Mullen, For The Film Council (Production Exec): Emma Clarke, For The Film Council (Head Physicl Prod): Fiona Morham, For IFC Films (Senior VP Prodns/Acqstns): Caroline Kaplan, For IFC Films (Director of Acquisitions): Sarah Lash, Production Co-ordinator: Cliodhna Colgan, Location Manager: Ger Daly, Post-production Supervisor: Caroline McManus, 2nd Unit Director: Pat Condren, Assistant Director (1st): Tony Aherne, Assistant Director (2nd): Suzanne Nicell, Assistant Director (3rd): Susan Drennan, Script Supervisor: Renée Foley Burke, Casting: Jina Jay, Casting (Voice): Brendan Donnison, Vanessa Baker, Writer: Mark O'Rowe, Director of Photography: Ryszard Lenczewski, 2nd Unit Camera: Ronan Fox, Visual Effects: Howard Watkins, Visual Effects: Julia Blake, Avishay Sweiry, Special Effects: Team FX, Film Editor: Lucia Zucchetti, On-line Editor: Simon Brook, Production Designer: Tom Conroy, Art Director: Susie Cullen, Storyboard Artist: Alan Lambert, Costume Designer: Lorna Marie Mugan, Wardrobe Supervisor: Judith Devlin, Chief Make-up Artist: Lynn Johnston, Chief Hairdresser: Lorraine Glynn, Titles: Tomato, HD Video to Film Transfer: LipSync Post, Head of Post-production, Lipsync: Kevin Phelan, Software and Technical: Simon Burley, Film Recorder Operator: Chris Thornton, Composer: John Murphy, Music Supervisor: Abi Leland, Score Recorded/Mixed by: Daniel L. Griffiths, Doug Trantow, Sound Recordist: Brendan Deasy, Supervising Sound Editor: Paul Davies, Dialogue Editor: Antonia Bates, ADR Recordist: David Sloss, ADR Recordist: Paul Lynch, ADR Editor: Alex Joseph, Dubbing Mixer: Tim Alban, Stunt Co-ordinator: Pat Condren, Stunt Co-ordinator: Joe Condren, Armourer: John McKenna
Cast (50)
Colin Farrell (Lehiff), Shirley Henderson (Sally), Kelly Macdonald (Deirdre), Colm Meaney (Jerry Lynch), Cillian Murphy (John), Kerry Condon (café waitress), Johnny Thompson (old man in café), Emma Bolger (child with ice cream), Deirdre Molloy (woman in shopping mall), Brían F. O'Byrne (Mick), Derry Power (elderly man on bus), David Wilmot (Oscar), Owen Roe (Mr Henderson), Neilí Conroy (Helen), John Rogan (Alfred), Tom Farrelly (George), Gerry Moore (Seamus Ruane), Deirdre O'Kane (Noeleen), Michael McElhatton (Sam), Ger Ryan (Maura), Mikel Murfi (rabbit man), Tomás Ó'Súilleabháin (Ben Campion), Pat Laffan (Charlie O'Brien), Rory Keenan (Anthony Lowry), Darragh Kelly (Thomas Downes), Hannah McCabe (store assistant), Donagh Deeney (Danny the busman), Taylor Molloy (Philip, the boy), Barbara Bergin (Karen), Tom Jordan Murphy (video store manager), Conor Lovett (Mr Leonard), Conleth Hill (Robert), Pascal Scott (Maurice), Norma Sheahan (student 1), Cathy Belton (student 2), Jeremy Anthony Earls (student 3), Catherine Farrell (student 4), Laurence Kinlan (drug dealer), Patrick Murray (drug customer), Conor Mcdermottroe (detective 1), Denis Conway (detective 2), Jeff O'toole (Thomas), Conor Lambert (nightclub barman), Simon Delaney (Bill), Ruth McCabe (Celia), Jane Brennan (Mrs Rooney), David Herlihy (Tony, security guard), Michael Hayes (Garda officer), Stewart Donnan (Cathal), Karl Shiels (Wayne)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (13)
In: Screen International n1559 18 Aug 2006  Page: 21
Title: Mighty WindAuthor: SHEEHY, Ted Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Ken Loach's The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY has grossed 3.3 million Euros in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Irelan d after seven weeks on release. Table shows the total gross of the top ten Irish films.

In: Studies in European Cinema v2 n3 2005  Pages: 159-171
Title: Fractal films and the architecture of complexityAuthor: EVERETT, Wendy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores the use of urban space in film narratives and what is termed 'fractal films'; instead of following linear narr- atives, a postmodern narrative of chaos is used to represent complex encounters. With examples from European cinema.

In: Sight and Sound v14 n1 January 2004  Page: 47
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Ireland n100 Sep/Oct 2004  Pages: 26-29
Title: Shades of greenArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Results of a poll for the top ten Irish films, including votes from critics.

In: Premiere v17 n7 April 2004  Page: 24
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n182 August 2004  Page: 149
Title: Remote control: playAuthor: [LB] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue v57th 2003  Page: 41
Title: [Edinburgh Film Festival Catalogue - v57th 2003: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/sales/distribution contact details.

In: Film Ireland n94 Sep/Oct 2003  Page: 34
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BUGGY, Maureen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1418 29 Aug 2003  Page: 29
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Variety 25 Aug 2003  Page: 92,97
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n174 December 2003  Page: 30
Title: Front row: first personArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with actor Cillian Murphy who discusses making INTERMISSION.

In: Empire n174 December 2003  Page: 69
Title: The reviewsAuthor: SMITH, Anna Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1373 20 Sep 2002  Page: 23
Title: Production Focus: IrelandArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1291941
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1291941
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1291940
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1387690
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1387691
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status