Making Dust
“A portrait of the demolition of Ireland's second largest Catholic Church, the Church of the Annunciation in Finglas West, Dublin”
Synopsis
Making Dust is an essay film, a portrait of the demolition of Ireland's second largest Catholic Church, the Church of the Annunciation in Finglas West, Dublin. Understanding this moment as a 'rupture', the film maps an essay by architectural historian Ellen Rowley on to documentation of the building's dismantling. Featuring oral interviews recorded at the site of the demolition and in a nearby hairdressers, the film invites viewers to pause and reflect on this ending alongside the community of the building. The film is informed by Ultimology, and invites its audience to think about the life cycles of buildings and materials, how we mourn, what is sacred, how we gather, what we value and issues of sustainability in architecture.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Fiona Hallinan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ellen Rowley, Kate Strain, Fiona Hallinan
- Original Title
- Making Dust
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Release Date
- 01/10/2023
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fiona Hallinan
Ellen Rowley, Kate Strain, Fiona Hallinan
Faolán Carey, Francis O'Mahony, Jamie Goldrick, Johnny Lyons, Tadhg O'Sullivan
Michael Barwise
Fiona Hallinan, Kate Strain, Ellen Rowley
Department Leadership Roster
Fiona Hallinan
Director
Michael Barwise
Editor
Fiona Hallinan
Producer
Kate Strain
Producer
Ellen Rowley
Producer
Ellen Rowley
Writer
Kate Strain
Writer
Fiona Hallinan
Writer
Faolán Carey
Director of Photography
Francis O'Mahony
Director of Photography
Jamie Goldrick
Director of Photography
Johnny Lyons
Director of Photography
Tadhg O'Sullivan
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Making Dust.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Making Dust
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What is Making Dust about?
Making Dust is an essay film, a portrait of the demolition of Ireland's second largest Catholic Church, the Church of the Annunciation in Finglas West, Dublin. Understanding this moment as a 'rupture', the film maps an essay by architectural historian Ellen Rowley on to documentation of the building's dismantling. Featuring oral interviews recorded at the site of the demolition and in a nearby hairdressers, the film invites viewers to pause and reflect on this ending alongside the community of the building. The film is informed by Ultimology, and invites its audience to think about the life cycles of buildings and materials, how we mourn, what is sacred, how we gather, what we value and issues of sustainability in architecture.
Who directed Making Dust?
Making Dust was directed by Fiona Hallinan.
Who stars in Making Dust?
The principal cast of Making Dust includes Ellen Rowley.
When was Making Dust released and how long is it?
Making Dust was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 45m.