An observational documentary set in post-conflict Belfast’s Ardoyne, where a marginalized, working-class community has for generations been plagued by poverty, drugs, and guns. This film charts the dream of Headmaster Kevin McArevey and his dedicated, visionary team illustrating how critical thinking and pastoral care can empower and encourage children to see beyond the boundaries and limitations of their own community. We see how philosophy can encourage them to question the mythologies of war and of violence, and sometimes challenge the narratives their parents, peers, and socio-economic group would dictate.
Young Plato
Young Plato
24th TDF: European Premiere
Screening Schedule
No physical screenings scheduled. |
Available at the Agora Market. |
- Direction: Neasa Ní Chianáin, Declan McGrath
- Script: Neasa Ní Chianáin, Etienne Essery, Declan McGrath
- Cinematography: Neasa Ní Chianáin
- Editing: Philippe Ravoet
- Sound: Reto Stamm, Frédéric Hamelin
- Music: David Poltrock
- Production: Solisiu Films
- Producers: David Rane
- Co-production: Aisling Productions, Clin d’Oeil Films, Zadig Productions
- Co-producers: Declan McGrath, Hanne Phlypo, Jackie Doyle, Céline Nusse
- Format: DCP
- Color: Color
- Production Country: UK, Ireland, France, Belgium
- Production Year: 2021
- Duration: 52΄
- Contact: Autlook Filmsales
Neasa Ni Chianáin
Filmography
2003 Gods, Faeries & Misty Mountains (short)
2005 Little soldiers of Irish (short)
2007 Fairytale of Kathmandu
2014 The Stranger
2016 School Life (In Loco Parentis)
2021 Young Plato
2024 The Alexander Complex
2005 Little soldiers of Irish (short)
2007 Fairytale of Kathmandu
2014 The Stranger
2016 School Life (In Loco Parentis)
2021 Young Plato
2024 The Alexander Complex
Declan McGrath
Filmography
2018 Lomax in Éirinn
2018 Tír Eoghain: The Unbreakable Bond
2019 Stephen: My Fight for Life
2021 Young Plato
2018 Tír Eoghain: The Unbreakable Bond
2019 Stephen: My Fight for Life
2021 Young Plato