My Left Foot

Born with cerebral palsy, Christy Brown redefines boundaries, using his left foot to create art and rewrite his destiny.

Director:
Jim Sheridan

Genre:
Biographical Drama

Year:
1989

Duration:
103 minutes

Rating:
16+

Country:
Ireland, United Kingdom

Language:
English

Subtitling:
Arabic

Screenplay: Jim Sheridan, Shane Connaughton

Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Ray McAnally

Cinematography: Jack Conroy

Editing: J. Patrick Duffner

Production: Noel Pearson

Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role -- Academy Awards -- Los Angeles, USA -- 1990 | Best Actress in a Supporting Role -- Academy Awards -- Los Angeles, USA -- 1990 | Silver Bear for Best Actor -- Berlin International Film Festival -- Berlin, Germany -- 1990

Début Status: Jordanian Première

Synopsis

In a world that often underestimates him, Christy Brown's spirit refuses to be limited by his physical challenges. Confined to a wheelchair, he discovers his voice through an unexpected talent, using his left foot to create art and communicate. Through perseverance, he transforms a life of hardship and isolation into one of creativity and success, becoming a respected artist and writer.

Director’s biography

Jim Sheridan is an Irish playwright, screenwriter, director and producer whose career spans over four decades. He is best known for directing the acclaimed films "My Left Foot" and "In the Name of the Father", both starring Daniel Day-Lewis, and later works like "The Boxer" and "In America". His films have received 16 Academy Award nominations, including six personally. Sheridan co-founded Dublin's Project Theatre and served as Director of the Irish Arts Center in New York, cementing his influence in both film and theatre. He has directed films with stars like Daniel Craig, Salma Hayek and 50 Cent, and produced major studio films. Beyond his own work, he has nurtured emerging Irish talent, including Terry George, John Carney "Once", and Paul Greengrass "Bloody Sunday". He also wrote "Into the West", directed by Mike Newell. Sheridan's legacy is one of portraying Irish identity with international resonance and artistic depth.