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In the Name of the Father

Framed for an IRA bombing, Gerry and his father Guiseppe undertake an intense fight to reclaim justice, and their stolen freedom.
Director:
Jim Sheridan
Genre:
Biographical Drama
Year:
1993
Duration:
133 minutes
Rating:
18+
Country:
Ireland, United Kingdom
Language:
English
Subtitling:
Arabic
Screenplay: Jim Sheridan, Terry George
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, Emma Thompson
Cinematography: Peter Biziou
Editing: Gerry Hambling
Production: Gabriel Byrne, Jim Sheridan, Arthur Lappin
Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominee -- Academy Awards -- Los Angeles, USA -- 1994 | Golden Bear Nominee -- Berlin International Film Festival -- Berlin, Germany -- 1994 | Best British Film Nominee -- BAFTA Film Awards -- London, UK -- 1994
Début Status: Jordanian Première
Synopsis

A devastating IRA bombing shakes London. Though far removed from political causes, street hustler Gerry Conlon is caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. He is subsequently imprisoned alongside his father, Giuseppe. What begins as the misfortune of a reckless youth escalates into a grave miscarriage of justice, revealing profound flaws within Britain's legal system. As years pass behind bars, the bond between father and son is tested and transformed, driving their relentless pursuit of truth. Based on a true story, In the Name of the Father confronts injustice in 1970s Britain.

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.

Screening Date & Time

July 4, 2025
6:00 pm
TAJ Cinema 3

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