Buried Alive!
Beo Faoin bhFód
Synopsis
In 1968, Mick Meaney was buried alive in a coffin beneath London, not in death, but in pursuit of a world record. Told through the eyes of his daughter, this darkly comic and deeply human documentary unearths the strange history of buried-alive stunts, revealing a forgotten subculture of endurance, spectacle, and legacy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Irish Film Festival Australia
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daire Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Sadhbh Devlin, James O'Brien Moran, Daire Collins
- Original Title
- Beo Faoin bhFód
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Irish, English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daire Collins
Sadhbh Devlin, James O'Brien Moran, Daire Collins
James O'Brien Moran
Department Leadership Roster
Daire Collins
Director
Sadhbh Devlin
Writer
James O'Brien Moran
Writer
Daire Collins
Writer
James O'Brien Moran
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buried Alive!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buried Alive! about?
In 1968, Mick Meaney was buried alive in a coffin beneath London, not in death, but in pursuit of a world record. Told through the eyes of his daughter, this darkly comic and deeply human documentary unearths the strange history of buried-alive stunts, revealing a forgotten subculture of endurance, spectacle, and legacy.
Who directed Buried Alive!?
Buried Alive! was directed by Daire Collins.
Who stars in Buried Alive!?
The principal cast of Buried Alive! includes Macdara Ó Fátharta, Mick Meaney.
When was Buried Alive! released and how long is it?
Buried Alive! was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 52m.