James Joyce film being made in Cork

[LibertyBelle]

Teaser trailer for "Shem the Penman Sings Again" - a film about James Joyce and John McCormack currently being made by Cork filmmakers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeUZVT3U-Ws

Website: http://www.shemthepenman.com/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/shemthefilm

 

[Afro_Samurai]

I wonder will they include his 'erotic' love letters to Nora Barnacle.

 

[Jim Comic]

His da was from cork I think

 

[johnmcork]

You're thinking of 'Portrait of an Artist...' (which has the best rendering of a Cork accent I've ever seen)

 

[LibertyBelle]

His da was from cork I think

There's a plaque on the ground outside Chicken Maryland (near St John's) commemorating his Granda who lived in that house for a time.

 

[LibertyBelle]

Worth supporting ....

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shem-the-penman-sings-again--2#home

 

[LibertyBelle]

Come celebrate the 75th anniversary of James Joyce's Finnegans Wake and support Cork independent filmmaking in the process. This Sunday 4th May @ Mr Bradley's (Barrack Street). A fun filled night of entertainment including musical bingo, singalong, and photo opportunities in the coffin! Raffle prizes include James Joyce collector's commemorative coin and rare John McCormack Odeon recordings box set. For more details see: https://www.facebook.com/events/1381636368788502