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So This Is Christmas
“Beneath every tree there is a story.”
8.5 / 10• 2023• 1h 26m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
Illuminating the challenges often unseen beyond the toys, trees and tinsel, people in a small Irish village reflect on their difficult relationships with Christmas. "So This Is Christmas" is a heartwarming and charming portrait from award-winning director Ken Wardrop, which perfectly exemplies his innate ability to tell the stories of ordinary people, depicting their thoughts, feelings and experiences in an empathetic way. Beautifully rendered in 35mm, the film is authentic and compassionate, and a valuable addition to the Irish documentary canon.
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ken Wardrop's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. So This Is Christmas is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
