21e édition : Du 30 mars au 13 avril 2026

Ireland

Solitary

Brendan, a widowed farmer, lives a secluded life in the Irish countryside with only his cows and his dog for company. His peaceful routine is shattered when a group of local delinquents begins to terrorize the area. Moving between drama and nighttime suspense, this film captures the fading of a man confronted by his own physical fragility. Refusing his daughter's help, Brendan retreats into himself, facing growing insecurity and the feeling of being overwhelmed. It is a poignant portrait of the wear of time, the fear of aging, and the weight of solitude as body and mind exhaust themselves against a changing world.

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Eamonn Murphy

A writer, producer, and director from Dublin, Eamonn Murphy first gained recognition with his short films A Better You and Lost Memories, both currently streaming on Disney+. Solitary marks his transition to feature filmmaking: produced with a crew of nine and a modest budget of €70,000, this debut has achieved resounding international recognition. Awarded Best Irish Independent Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh, it also won the Atlas d’Or (Grand Prix) at the 26th Arras Film Festival, before joining the prestigious "Director’s Debut" selection at the 2026 Camerimage Festival.

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