Killing The Afternoon

Bavarian Premiere

Screenings: Saturday, March 25, 2006, 20:00 and Sunday, March 26, 2006, 15:00 (BITTER)

killingtheafternoon

Country of Origin: Ireland
Year of Production: 2004
Duration: 9′
Category: Fiction

Director: Margaret Corkery
Screenplay: Margaret Corkery
Cinematographer: Andrew House
Editor: Margaret Corkery
Producer: Margaret Corkery, Gillian Morrison
Cast: Gary Horgan, Ciara Lynch, John Harrison

Synopsis: A secluded beach. Teenage girls are working on their suntans while boys try to attract their attention. A group of women take an aqua aerobics class in the sea while a huddle of canoes paddle nearby. A small child digs a hole in the sand while her mother tries to manage a portable barbeque. It is a windy day……..

Festivals & Awards: Cork Film Festival 2005 (Jameson Award, Best Irish Short Film), Cinema Jove International Film Festival 2005 (Gold Moon of Valencia Principal Short Film Prize), Aye Aye Film Festival 2005 (Jury Award), Berlin Film Festival 2005 (International Competition)