All You Need Is Death
“Love is a knife with a blade for a handle.”
Synopsis
A young couple who collect rare folk ballads discover the dark side of love when they surreptitiously record and translate an ancient, taboo folk song from the deep, forgotten past.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-18
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Simone Collins
Anna
Charlie Maher
Aleks
Catherine Siggins
Agnes
Nigel O'Neill
Breezeblock Concannon
Olwen Fouéré
Rita Concannon
Barry McKiernan
Ron Stowman
David McDermott
The Wheelchair Man
Gary Whelan
The Old King
Barry Gleeson
The Old Singer
Sean Fitzgerald
The Pub Singer
Roisin Barret
The Old Singer's Daughter
Benedict Stewardson
Aleksagnes / Emaciated Aleks
Katie Ryan
Librarian
Vinny Murphy
The Cautious Man
John Murry
The Prisoner
Sarah Burns
The Young Queen
Sol Robinson
The Courtier
Conor Stevens
The Chauffeur
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysApril 11, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 11, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Duane
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Duane
- Original Score
- Ian Lynch
- Original Title
- All You Need Is Death
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 1185 Films, XYZ Films, Witchman Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Duane
Paul Duane
Ian Lynch
Conor Rotherham
Eoin McDonagh
Nick Franco
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Duane
Writer
Paul Duane
Director
Nick Franco
Producer
Eoin McDonagh
Editor
Conor Rotherham
Director of Photography
Ian Lynch
Original Music Composer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is All You Need Is Death about?
A young couple who collect rare folk ballads discover the dark side of love when they surreptitiously record and translate an ancient, taboo folk song from the deep, forgotten past.
Who directed All You Need Is Death?
All You Need Is Death was directed by Paul Duane.
Who stars in All You Need Is Death?
The principal cast of All You Need Is Death includes Simone Collins, Charlie Maher, Catherine Siggins, Nigel O'Neill, Olwen Fouéré.
When was All You Need Is Death released and how long is it?
All You Need Is Death was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for All You Need Is Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for All You Need Is Death was composed by Ian Lynch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for All You Need Is Death?
All You Need Is Death holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).