The Case of Majella McGinty
Synopsis
A children’s game of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ transforms into a reality through the vivid imagination of little Majella McGinty. Life becomes too stressful for 8-year-old Majella and taking refuge she hides in a suitcase in her parents’ bedroom. She overhears their conversation, and her TV-addled imagination runs away with her when she believes her father has been murdered by her mother and his body bundled away under cover of darkness. The Case of Majella McGinty shows the fantastical imagination of young children. This film combines the comical with the political, criticising the impact of violence on children’s lives. Set in 1970’s Derry, violence is rife, bombs can be heard in the distance and the army patrols the streets where Majella and her friends play.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirsten Sheridan
- Screenplay & Story
- Morna Regan
- Original Score
- Neil Horner
- Original Title
- The Case of Majella McGinty
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Rough Magic Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirsten Sheridan
Morna Regan
Neil Horner
Dermot Diskin
Siobhan Burke, Kathryn Lennon
Department Leadership Roster
Kirsten Sheridan
Director
Siobhan Burke
Producer
Kathryn Lennon
Producer
Morna Regan
Writer
Dermot Diskin
Editor
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What is The Case of Majella McGinty about?
A children’s game of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ transforms into a reality through the vivid imagination of little Majella McGinty. Life becomes too stressful for 8-year-old Majella and taking refuge she hides in a suitcase in her parents’ bedroom. She overhears their conversation, and her TV-addled imagination runs away with her when she believes her father has been murdered by her mother and his body bundled away under cover of darkness. The Case of Majella McGinty shows the fantastical imagination of young children. This film combines the comical with the political, criticising the impact of violence on children’s lives. Set in 1970’s Derry, violence is rife, bombs can be heard in the distance and the army patrols the streets where Majella and her friends play.
Who directed The Case of Majella McGinty?
The Case of Majella McGinty was directed by Kirsten Sheridan.
Who stars in The Case of Majella McGinty?
The principal cast of The Case of Majella McGinty includes Gaynor Donnelly, Christopher Dooley, Gerald Dorrity, Morna Regan, Aidan Kelly.
When was The Case of Majella McGinty released and how long is it?
The Case of Majella McGinty was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Case of Majella McGinty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Case of Majella McGinty was composed by Neil Horner.