Irish feature documentary ‘The Irish Pub’ has secured a deal for a cinematic release in the US and Canada.
According to RTÉ Ten, the documentary will begin a minimum week-long run in six cinemas before spreading across North America from October 24.
Released last year in Ireland, ‘The Irish Pub’ is a celebration of the pub or more specifically the traditional Irish publicans who run them. The characters in this film all run and own pubs that have been in their families for generations and they regale the audience with tales of their lives and work.
Director Alex Fegan said:It's a huge achievement for everyone involved to take this tiny documentary to cinemas in North America. It's also a great testament to the pub owners the length and breadth of Ireland who featured in the film and who never ceased to entertain with their wit and wisdom.
A deal has also been signed with Australian distribution company Antidote films which will see the film released in Australia and New Zealand later on this year.
‘The Irish Pub’ is available in Ireland and UK via iTunes and on DVD and will be playing at the New Orleans Irish Film Festival on October 11th.
The film was produced by Atom Films in association with the Irish Film Board. The composer for the film was Denis Clohessy while Alex Fegan produced, directed and edited the feature.
A trailer for ‘The Irish Pub’ can be seen here.
