The Eclipse
“If there is life after death - love lives on”
Synopsis
Michael is a widower who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. Still reeling from the death of his wife, he has been plagued by terrifying apparitions. When he volunteers at a local literary festival, he finds himself drawn to Lena, an empathetic author of supernatural fiction. While Lena tries to help Michael with the mystery of his nightmarish visions, she must contend with problems of her own, as she’s being jealously pursued by self-obsessed novelist Nicholas, her one-time lover. As the festival progresses, the three adults’ lives converge and collide.
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The Eclipse (2009) Official Trailer #1 - Ciarán Hinds Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 26, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Conor McPherson
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy Roche, Conor McPherson
- Original Title
- The Eclipse
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Treasure Entertainment, RTÉ, Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Irish Film Industry
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Conor McPherson
Billy Roche, Conor McPherson
Ivan McCullough
Emer Reynolds
Paddy McDonald, Rebecca O'Flanagan, Robert Walpole
Department Leadership Roster
Conor McPherson
Director
Mark Geraghty
Production Design
Emer Reynolds
Editor
Ivan McCullough
Director of Photography
Consolata Boyle
Costume Design
Billy Roche
Screenplay
Robert Walpole
Producer
Conor McPherson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eclipse
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What is The Eclipse about?
Michael is a widower who is struggling to adjust to his new role as the sole caretaker of his two children. Still reeling from the death of his wife, he has been plagued by terrifying apparitions. When he volunteers at a local literary festival, he finds himself drawn to Lena, an empathetic author of supernatural fiction. While Lena tries to help Michael with the mystery of his nightmarish visions, she must contend with problems of her own, as she’s being jealously pursued by self-obsessed novelist Nicholas, her one-time lover. As the festival progresses, the three adults’ lives converge and collide.
Who directed The Eclipse?
The Eclipse was directed by Conor McPherson.
Who stars in The Eclipse?
The principal cast of The Eclipse includes Ciarán Hinds, Iben Hjejle, Aidan Quinn, Jim Norton, Éanna Hardwicke.
When was The Eclipse released and how long is it?
The Eclipse was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Eclipse?
The Eclipse holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).