Work | Werk
Synopsis
Set in a rapidly changing Dublin, Work|Werk follows Saoirse, a poet who moonlights as a stripper, navigating the city’s social and economic divides. When she unexpectedly runs into Manchán, a former acquaintance turned property developer, their awkward street reunion escalates into a tense encounter inside the club - a space she now claims as her own. The film explores class, ambition and survival in contemporary Ireland, revealing the resilience and complexity of a woman living on her own terms.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janna Kemperman
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephanie Dufresne
- Original Score
- Martha Knight
- Original Title
- Work | Werk
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janna Kemperman
Stephanie Dufresne
Martha Knight
Colm Hogan
Lauren Cullen
Laura Rigney
Department Leadership Roster
Janna Kemperman
Director
Stephanie Dufresne
Writer
Laura Rigney
Producer
Colm Hogan
Director of Photography
Lauren Cullen
Editor
Martha Knight
Original Music Composer
Ellen Kirk
Production Design
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What is Work | Werk about?
Set in a rapidly changing Dublin, Work|Werk follows Saoirse, a poet who moonlights as a stripper, navigating the city’s social and economic divides. When she unexpectedly runs into Manchán, a former acquaintance turned property developer, their awkward street reunion escalates into a tense encounter inside the club - a space she now claims as her own. The film explores class, ambition and survival in contemporary Ireland, revealing the resilience and complexity of a woman living on her own terms.
Who directed Work | Werk?
Work | Werk was directed by Janna Kemperman.
Who stars in Work | Werk?
The principal cast of Work | Werk includes Stephanie Dufresne, Muiris Crowley, Seán Connolly, Lauren Jones, Kristian Phillips.
When was Work | Werk released and how long is it?
Work | Werk was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Work | Werk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Work | Werk was composed by Martha Knight.