Cillian Murphy said filming "Small Things Like These," the adaptation of Irish author Claire Keegan's acclaimed novel , was a " labor of love." Murphy, who this year became the first Irish-born actor to win the Best Actor Oscar , was speaking about the Irish film after it was announced that Lionsgate had acquired distribution rights in North America, the UK, and Ireland. Lionsgate will partner with Roadside Attractions for North American theatrical distribution.
Cork native Murphy said: “Especially since 'Small Things Like These' marks the first project from Big Things Films, I’m particularly pleased Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions will bring it to audiences in Ireland, the US, and UK. "Making the film was labor of love; I can’t wait to talk about it. "We are enormously grateful to Artists Equity for their unwavering support throughout this process.
From the moment we shared the script, they have been there for us, and we are immensely grateful for their philosophy and partnership.” "Small Things Like These," which was the opening night film playing in competition at the Berlin Film Festival this year and won a Silver Bear for Emily Watson’s performance, takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted father Bill Furlong (Murphy) discovers the startling secrets being kept by the convent in his town, and some shocking truths about his own life as well. Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! "Small Things Like These" was fil.
