Film · 2017
Song of Granite
Directed by Pat Collins · starring Derek Carroll and David Ryan
- 7.8 Critics3 reviews
Synopsis
The acclaimed filmmaker Pat Callings 'Song of Granite' tells the origins and eventual rise of Irish folk singer Joe Heane in an audacious exploration of the man and his music. His emergence as a gifted artist came at a personal cost. 'Song of Granite' is a distinct portrait of Heaney's life and a marvelous exploration of music and song.
Where to watch Song of Granite
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 104 min1 hour and 44 minutes
- How long is Song of Granite?
- 1 hour and 44 minutes (104 minutes).
- When was Song of Granite released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 14 December 2017.
- Who directed Song of Granite?
- Pat Collins.
- Who is in Song of Granite?
- It stars Derek Carroll and David Ryan.
- Where can I watch Song of Granite?
- In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (5)- Director
- Pat Collins
- Writers
- Pat Collins
- Producers
- Danielle Ryan
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All 5 photosReviews
All 3 reviewsWhat the critics say average 7.8 from 3 outlets
- 8.3 IndiewireSteve Greene
For an artist whose work in a proud and robust tradition carried a recognizable grace, 'Song of Granite' is a stirring, solemn tribute.
Read - 8.0 The Hollywood ReporterStephen Dalton
Collins has crafted a mesmerizing modernist memorial to ancient Celtic traditions, even if its determinedly slow pace and diffuse narrative will likely leave some viewers unsatisfied.
Read - 7.0 VarietyGuy Lodge
Pat Collins? echoing, elegiac evocation of the spirit of Irish sean nós singer Joe Heaney is most interested in his haunted vocal gift, letting the troubled life that weathered it show through only…
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