One of the more puzzling aspects about Irish cinema is that the best films were made between the two Film Boards in the late '80s and early '90s? Later films may appear more polished but they were usually less interesting. Hush-a-bye baby has everything required for a distinctive Irish movie: teenage pregnancy; Northern troubles; Irish language; generation gap; and an impressive stripped-down style. It's another TV movie that's done low-key. Thought the ending was a bit over the top but an impressive and famous film. Certainly has been written about in books more than most later films made here. One of singer Sinead O'Connor's rare roles.
Another famous movie with an Irish theme. Set in Africa a TCD graduate heads off alone to find a diamond mine. His daughter gets an explore...