By Matt Britton
Glencolmcille will be showcased to an even wider audience this week when Liam Neeson’s new thriller hits US cinemas.
The press releases are now rolling out with many quietly confident that this will prove highly successful for both the Ballymena man and South Donegal.
Samuel Goldwyn Films has confirmed ‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ will go on general release in America on Friday. It will also be streamed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland from April 26. A host of international buyers have bought the film, too.
The film, shot in spring of 2022 south west Donegal, got its world premiere last autumn at the Venice Film Festival.
“With multiple Oscar nominees in front of and behind the camera, we’re confident that ‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ will be another thought-provoking entry in Liam Neeson’s storied filmography and delight both critics and audiences alike,” said Samuel Goldwyn Films president Peter Goldwyn.
During the shoot we spent a lot of time with the crew and are now delighted to share some of the unseen shots from behind the lights. Enjoy the movie and look out for some well known local faces….
It’s one of those movies that you might have to watch more than once – you really would have to have an understanding of Ireland at the time but the movies that leave you wondering are the ones that really count.
Pictures by Matt Britton
Top actor Ciaran Hinds in ‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’