Lyra
Synopsis
An emotive, intimate film on the life and death of acclaimed young Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee, whose murder by the New IRA in April 2019 sent shockwaves across the world. Directed by her close friend Alison Millar, the film seeks answers to her senseless killing through Lyra’s own work and words.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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LYRA Official Trailer Ireland & UK 2022Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sheffield DocFest
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alison Millar
- Original Score
- David Holmes
- Original Title
- Lyra
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Northern Ireland Screen, Erica Starling Productions, HiddenLight Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alison Millar
David Holmes
Chloe Lambourne
Jackie Doyle, Alison Millar
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Millar
Director
Chloe Lambourne
Editor
Jackie Doyle
Producer
Alison Millar
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyra
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What is Lyra about?
An emotive, intimate film on the life and death of acclaimed young Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee, whose murder by the New IRA in April 2019 sent shockwaves across the world. Directed by her close friend Alison Millar, the film seeks answers to her senseless killing through Lyra’s own work and words.
Who directed Lyra?
Lyra was directed by Alison Millar.
Who stars in Lyra?
The principal cast of Lyra includes Lyra McKee, Sara Canning, Nichola Corner.
When was Lyra released and how long is it?
Lyra was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Lyra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lyra was composed by David Holmes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lyra?
Lyra holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).