Maeve
[Blu-Ray]

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Maeve (Blu-ray) A film by Pat Murphy, John Davies and Robert Smith Memories of a childhood shaped by the spectre of sectarianism come to the fore, as Maeve (Mary Jackson) returns as an adult to a Belfast still steeped in the politics of the Troubles. Presenting a feminist alternative to the conventional narrative of the conflict, filmmakers Pat Murphy and John Davies and Robert Smith broke new ground with their experimental approach, which challenges many of the formal qualities of mainstream cinema. Previously unavailable, Maeve is a powerful take on feminism and nationalism, rich in debate and disruption, and an overlooked gem of 1980s independent film, ripe for rediscovery. Special Features * Remastered in 2K by the BFI * Being a Woman is a Nationality: A video Essay on Maeve (2021, 14 mins): filmmaker Chris O'Neill explores Maeve's themes of feminism, Republicanism and nationality in this new video essay * Irish Cinema – Ourselves Alone? (1996, 51 mins): documentary by Donald Taylor Black asking why the most enduring images of Ireland have been made by foreign filmmaker, and showing the struggle to create an Irish cinema. Featuring interviews with major figures including Neil Jordan, Bob Quinn, Jim Sheridan, Pat Murphy and Roddy Doyle * Limited edition with a booklet featuring a new discussion on the film between Pat Murphy, John Davies and Robert Smith and essays by Lizzie Borden, Emmie McFadden and Jack O'Dwyer UK, Ireland | 1981 | colour | 115 minutes | English language, with optional hard-of-hearing subtitles | original aspect ratio 1.37:1 | cert 15 (Contains strong language) | BD50: 1080p, 24fps, LPCM 2.0 mono audio (48kHz/24-bit)

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