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The Quiet Girl - Wikipedia

The Quiet Girl - Wikipedia


The Quiet Girl

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 Cailín Ciúin [ənˠ ˈkalʲiːnʲ cuːnʲ]) is a 2022 Irish coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Colm Bairéad, in his feature film debut.[1][2] Based on the 2010 short story "Foster" by Claire Keegan, it stars Catherine Clinch, Carrie Crowley and Andrew Bennett.

Set in 1981, the film follows a withdrawn nine-year-old girl raised by neglectful parents among many other siblings, who experiences a loving home for the first time when she spends the summer on a farm in Rinn Gaeltacht, County Waterford, alone with a married couple who are distant relatives. It is mostly in the Irish language, although it also contains parts in English.

The Quiet Girl premiered on 11 February 2022 at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, where it won two awards, before being theatrically released in Ireland on 12 May 2022. It received critical acclaim for its emotional weight, story, and performances. It received four nominations at the 18th Irish Film & Television Awards, winning Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress for the then 11-year old Clinch. It was later elected as Ireland's submission for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards, and became the first Irish film in history to achieve the nomination; it also received BAFTA Award nominations for Best Film Not in the English Language and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Plot[edit]

In the summer of 1981, nine-year-old Cáit is one of many siblings, living with her impoverished and neglectful parents in rural Ireland. She struggles to fit in at school, including an incident where she is ashamed when a cup of milk is spilled onto her lap. With her mother pregnant again, it is decided to send their quiet daughter away to live with middle-aged distant cousin Eibhlín Cinnsealach (Kinsella) and her husband Seán.

As Cáit arrived at the Cinnsealach home with no luggage, Eibhlín immediately welcomes her into the Cinnsealach home, showing her love and teaching her how to do chores around the house and farm. She shows Cáit a well on the property, while warning that the well is deep and to exercise caution when retrieving water from it. Eibhlín places Cáit in a spare bedroom, where she later fears an adult entering the room, and eventually wets the bed. Initially, Eibhlín dresses her with boys' clothes left in the wardrobe. She later buys Cáit new girls' clothes.

Seán is withdrawn and initially acts coldly towards his foster daughter. One day when Eibhlín is away, Cáit accompanies Seán to the far side of the farm, the latter cleaning the milking parlour. While he is occupied, Cáit wanders off. Once Seán notices her absence, he panics and searches for her on the property. After finding her, he scolds her and orders her to never wander off again. Frightened by his sudden bout of anger, Cáit runs back to the house. Seán expresses remorse and begins to make an effort to bond with Cáit. He encourages her to run to fetch the mail, turning it into a pleasant ritual, praising her speed. Slowly, she opens up to Seán, and the two become close.

One day, the Cinnsealach family attend a wake. Seeing Cáit getting restless at the event while Eibhlín and Seán comfort their friends, a gossipy neighbour offers to look after her for a couple of hours. Eibhlín hesitates, but agrees. While the woman and Cáit walk together, the former reveals that the Cinnsealachs had a young son who drowned in the family slurry pit some years before Cáit's arrival.

When the Cinnsealachs later pick Cáit up from the neighbour's house, they notice her withdrawn demeanour and ask what the neighbour said to her. Cáit tells them the truth, which quietly upsets them, but they do not deny the neighbour's story.

Over a month into her stay, Cáit's mother has given birth and has requested for the Cinnsealachs to return Cáit in time for the start of the school year. Cáit, Eibhlín and Seán each express their subdued sadness at having to part. Cáit sneaks off to the well to fetch water but falls in, overwhelmed by her rapidly filling bucket. A distressed Eibhlín, searching for Cáit, finds her soaked and shivering and comforts her. She develops a cold.

A few days later, Eibhlín and Seán drive Cáit back to her home. Her mother barely acknowledges her daughter's return, and her father immediately chastises Cáit for sneezing. After a tension-filled conversation between the adults, with Eibhlín telling Cáit's parents that the girl is welcome to stay with them at any time, they reluctantly bid farewell to Cáit and begin to drive off.

While watching the car disappear down the long driveway, Cáit suddenly sprints toward it, managing to catch up to the couple as Seán is closing the gate. They embrace, while Eibhlín sobs quietly in the car. As Cáit looks over Seán's shoulder, she sees her father angrily marching toward them and says "Daddy". She closes her eyes and says "Daddy" again.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

The Quiet Girl is based on Foster, a 2010 novella in English by Claire Keegan. The film was originally titled Fanacht ("Waiting"). It was filmed in Dublin and County Meath, with Meath locations including Summerhill, Moynalvey (including Fagan's Pub), Curraghtown, Garlow Cross, Trim, and Clonymeath.[3][4]

Release[edit]

The Quiet Girl premiered at the Berlinale on 11 February 2022. It won a Crystal Bear from the Generation Kplus International Jury for Best Film and received a special mention from the children's jury.[5] The jury stated that "It is a film with a delicate story full of details about childhood, grief, parenthood and rebuilding a family. The very strong narrative is combined with a stunning cinematography. The sound and the images create a unique atmosphere."[6][7]

It was also shown at the 2022 Dublin International Film Festival on 23 February, and at the Glasgow Film Festival in March 2022.[8] It went on general release in Ireland on 12 May 2022.[9] It was also selected for the 'World Cinema' section of 27th Busan International Film Festival to be screened in October 2022.[10]

Reception[edit]

Box office[edit]

It broke box office records for the opening weekend of an Irish-language film and became the highest-grossing Irish-language film of all time.[11][12][13]

Critical response[edit]

On Rotten Tomatoes the film has a 96% approval rating based on reviews from 97 critics, with an average rating of 8.7/10. The website's consensus reads, "A remarkable debut for writer-director Colm Bairéad, The Quiet Girl offers a deceptively simple reminder that the smallest stories can leave a large emotional impact."[14] On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 88 out of 100 based on 24 critic reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[15]

Accolades[edit]

The Quiet Girl received 11 nominations at the 18th Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTAs) in March 2022, and won in seven categories.[16] The film was the first Irish-language film to showcase at the Berlin Film Festival and win the Best Film award at IFTAs.[17]
[18] In December 2022 the film became the first Irish-language film to be shortlisted for an Oscar in the Best International Feature Film category.[19][20]

On 24 January 2023, the film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards, becoming the first Irish film to be nominated in the category's history.[21]

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipientsResultRef.
Academy Awards12 March 2023Best International Feature FilmIrelandNominated[22]
American Society of Cinematographers Awards5 March 2023Spotlight AwardKate McCulloughNominated[23]
British Academy Film Awards19 February 2023Best Adapted ScreenplayColm BairéadNominated[24]
Best Film Not in the English LanguageThe Quiet GirlNominated
Berlin International Film Festival17 February 2022The Grand Prix of the International Jury in Generation KplusAn Cailín CiúinWon[25]
Special Mention from Children’s JuryAn Cailín CiúinWon
Dublin International Film Festival27 February 2022Best Irish FilmAn Cailín CiúinWon[26]
Audience AwardAn Cailín CiúinWon
Aer Lingus Discovery AwardColm BairéadWon
Golden Reel Awards26 February 2023Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Foreign Language FeatureSteve Fanagan, Louise Burton, Caoimhe DoyleNominated[27]
IFTA Film & Drama Awards12 March 2022Best FilmAn Cailín CiúinWon[28]
[29]
Best Director - FilmColm BairéadWon
Best Lead Actress - FilmCatherine ClinchWon
Best Supporting Actress - FilmCarrie CrowleyNominated
Best EditingJohn MurphyWon
Best Production DesignEmma LowneyWon
Best CinematographyKate McCulloughWon
Best Costume DesignLouise StantonNominated
Best SoundSteve Fanagan, John "Bob" Brennan, Brendan RehillNominated
Best Original MusicStephen RennicksWon
Screen Ireland Rising Star AwardColm BairéadWon
London Film Critics' Circle5 February 2023British/Irish Film of the YearAn Cailín CiúinNominated[30]
[31]
Foreign Language Film of the YearAn Cailín CiúinWon
Breakthrough British/Irish Filmmaker of the YearColm BairéadNominated
Young British/Irish Performer of the YearCatherine ClinchNominated
Palm Springs International Film Festival16 January 2023Best International Feature FilmAn Cailín CiúinNominated[32]
Satellite Awards11 February 2023Best Motion Picture – InternationalAn Cailín CiúinNominated[33]
Sydney Film Festival19 June 2022Best FilmAn Cailín CiúinNominated[34]
Audience AwardsAn Cailín Ciúin3rd place
Taipei Film Festival8 July 2022Audience Choice AwardAn Cailín CiúinWon[35]
International New Talent Competition - Grand PrizeAn Cailín CiúinNominated
Valladolid International Film Festival29 October 2022Silver SpikeAn Cailín CiúinWon[36]
Audience AwardAn Cailín CiúinWon

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Irish feature films An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl) and About Joan selected for the Berlin International Film Festival". www.screenireland.ie.
  3. ^ "Meath-made film wins Grand Prix award at Berlin festival". Meath Chronicle.
  4. ^ "Fanacht | Screen Ireland". www.screenireland.ie.
  5. ^ "The Quiet Girl" – via mubi.com.
  6. ^ McHugh, Connell. "Irish-language film An Cailín Ciúin wins at Berlin International Film Festival". The Irish Post.
  7. ^ Anderson, Alexandra. "Irish language film An Cailín Ciúin wins historic Grand Prix award at Berlin Film Festival". Hotpress.
  8. ^ "Irish film An Cailín Ciúin honoured at Berlin festival". 17 February 2022 – via RTÉ TEN.
  9. ^ Brady, Tara. "Making An Cailín Ciúin: 'An Irish-language film going toe to toe with world cinema was special'". The Irish Times.
  10. ^ "The Quiet Girl". Busan International Film Festival. 7 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
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  12. ^ "The Quiet Girl: Irish-language film breaks box office records in Ireland and UK". The Guardian. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  13. ^ "An Cailín Ciúin continues to break box office records". RTÉ. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
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  15. ^ "The Quiet Girl Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  16. ^ Davide Abbatescianni (14 March 2022). "The Quiet Girl wins big at this year's Irish Film & Television Awards". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema.
  17. ^ Tara Brady (7 May 2022). "Making An Cailín Ciúin: 'An Irish-language film going toe to toe with world cinema was special'". The Irish Times.
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  19. ^ The Hot Press Newsdesk. "An Cailín Ciúin / The Quiet Girl has been shortlisted for an Oscar as Best International Feature Film". Hot Press. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  20. ^ "An Cailín Ciúin: Irish language film shortlisted for an Oscar". BBC News. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  21. ^ Barnes, Mike (9 February 2023). "Oscar Wilde Awards: Irish-Language Film 'The Quiet Girl' to Be Honored (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  22. ^ "Oscars 2023: Record 14 Irish nominations as The Banshees of Inisherin and An Cailín Ciúin lead charge". The Irish Times. 24 January 2023.
  23. ^ Tangcay, Jazz (9 January 2023). "'The Batman,' 'Top Gun: Maverick,' 'Elvis' Nominated by American Society of Cinematographers". Variety. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  24. ^ "Irish talent has a great day at BAFTA nominations". rte.ie. 19 January 2023.
  25. ^ "Awards & Honours 2022" (Press release). Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  26. ^ "An Cailín Ciúin scoops Virgin Media Audience Award". RTÉ. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  27. ^ Giardina, Carolyn (9 January 2023). "'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Leads Sound Editors' Golden Reel Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  28. ^ "'An Cailín Ciúin,' 'Kin' Win Big at Irish Film and Television Academy Awards; Michael Moore Pays Ukraine Tribute". Variety. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  29. ^ "WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE IFTA AWARDS 2022" (Press release). Irish Film & Television Academy. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  30. ^ Pulver, Andrew (21 December 2022). "The Banshees of Inisherin leads pack as London film critics announce nominations". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  31. ^ David Lawrence, Daniel (5 February 2023). "'The Banshees of Inisherin' and 'Tár' Win Big at the London Critics' Circle Film Awards". Collider. Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  32. ^ Haring, Bruce (15 January 2023). "'Saint Omer' Takes Top Honors At 34th Palm Springs Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  33. ^ Anderson, Erik (8 December 2022). "'Top Gun: Maverick' leads International Press Academy's 27th Satellite Awards nominations". Awards Watch. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  34. ^ "SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL AUDIENCE AWARDS ANNOUNCED" (PDF) (Press release). Sydney Film Festival. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  35. ^ "Taipei Film Festival announces International New Talent Competition Winners" (Press release). Taipei Film Festival. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  36. ^ "El chino Li Ruijun, galardonado con la Espiga de Oro de la Seminci con 'Return to Dust'". rtve.es. 29 October 2022.

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