- Film And TV
- 20 Oct 23
The debut film from Dublin-born writer and director Sau Dachi has been selected for a screening at the prestigious Richard Harris International Film Festival on Friday, October 27 in Limerick. 94 minutes of film noir anarchy and social commentary, the film has already garnered praise – check out the teaser trailer below!
Breakout Dublin-born filmmaker Sau Dachi presents his first feature film with Suit Hung. Tied Tongue, a slow-burning film noir latent with anarchy and social commentary. The film has been selected for the respected Richard Harris International Film Festival, where it will enjoy a screening on Friday, October 27 at UCH, University of Limerick.
Having already won ‘Best Feature Film’ at this year’s Underground Film Festival, managing director David Byrne describes Suit Hung. Tied Tongue as, “A masterclass in guerrilla filmmaking.”
Dachi’s feature film was also nominated for ‘Best Feature Film’ at The Louth International Film Festival and ‘Best Genre Film’ at The Vancouver Badass Film Festival.
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The synopsis of the film describes it as, “A cautionary tale about two brothers who become anarchically radicalised against the state. The fall-out from their crimes brings national outrage, disgust and support.”
Running just 94 minutes, Suit Hung. Tied Tongue follows the lives of brother Sean and Freddie Halpin, who lose their mother through tragic and preventable circumstances. Fuelled by the hopelessness of the current abrasive social climate, and left with what they feel is no option, they become unhinged and violent.
What follows is a blend of anarchy and poetic leanings. The film stars breakout actors Paul St Leger and Alex Eydt, William Morgan (Dublin Crust), and Sadhbh Larkin Coyle (Communion). It was scored by Grammy nominee Dario Rodighiero.
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Filmed in Finglas, Malahide, The Liberties and Wicklow on a low budget, it’s a debut testament to Dachi’s promising filmmaking career. Of the film, Dachi says, “I’m looking forward to what the general public think and feel towards the situations and opinions presented within the story.”
Catch the next showing of Suit Hung. Tied Tongue this month at the Richard Harris International Film Festival in Limerick, on Friday, October 27. The screening will take place at UCH, University of Limerick at 7.30pm.
Check out the teaser trailer below!