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William Franklin’s story is a powerful and dramatic journey from the bullet riddled streets of Madrid during the Spanish Civil War to the confined walls of a Reformatory School. He soon witnesses the priests systematic cruelty and abuse of the boys. A beautifully staged period piece brought to life by critically acclaimed performances, ‘Song for a Raggy Boy’ is a film dedicated to the importance of hope and self-belief in even the most difficult of circumstances. Remarkably powerful, heartbreaking drama. A superb achievement. – Irish Times, Michael Dwyer A great film made brilliant by the sheer power of the acting. Aidan Quinn and Iain Glen are magnificent. An absorbing, affecting drama. – Variety Irish Film And Television Awards 2004: Amiens International Film Festival 2003: Copenhagen International Film Festival 2003:Synopsis
Based on a true story, ‘Song for a Raggy Boy’ is the tale of one man’s courage to stand up and fight the regime of a boys’ Catholic Reform School in 1939 Ireland.
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International Awards – 14 wins & 6 nominations including:
Won Best Cinematography (Peter Robertson)
Nominated Best Film Director (Aisling Walsh)
Nominated Best Actor in a Film (Aidan Quinn)
Nominated Best Irish Film
Audience Award Best Feature Film
Golden Unicorn Best Feature Film
Won Best FilmCredits
Kevin Byron Murphy
Aisling Walsh
Dominic Wright
John McDonnel
Kevin Byron Murphy
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Glen impresses as he delivers words of pure menace with chilling sanctimony. He haunts the memory.