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CCA 4 Saturday 18th October
4.15-5.15 pm
Fairytale of Kathmandu
Neasa Ni Chianain
Ireland 2007 / 60 Mins
It
was as a student that director Neasa Ni Chianain first encountered celebrated
Irish poet Cathal O Searcaigh. Writing in Ni Chianain's native Irish,
the charismatic figure of O' Searcaigh cast a spell on her: his poetry
spoke of the land, of the deep pain of lost love, and of loneliness.
Years later, and by then a friend, Cathal invites the director to accompany him to film his spiritual home - Nepal. For a decade the poet has made annual trips there, basking in its gentle generous culture. In return, he has contributed liberally, sponsoring many young boys in their studies.
Through the camera lens, the fairytale shines: it seems as if Nepal, and the love of the boys Cathal has helped, has healed a heart wounded by the loss of his first lover in Ireland. Boy after boy speaks warmly of Cathal, of his generosity and affection.
But all is not what it seems. First a hotel manager, and then some Nepalese youths come forward to tell a different tale: the picture of the kind benefactor falls apart.
Unable to believe the allegations about the poet she idolized, the filmmaker is forced to enter the action and confront him.
4.15-5.15 pm
Fairytale of Kathmandu
Neasa Ni Chianain
Ireland 2007 / 60 Mins
It
was as a student that director Neasa Ni Chianain first encountered celebrated
Irish poet Cathal O Searcaigh. Writing in Ni Chianain's native Irish,
the charismatic figure of O' Searcaigh cast a spell on her: his poetry
spoke of the land, of the deep pain of lost love, and of loneliness.
Years later, and by then a friend, Cathal invites the director to accompany him to film his spiritual home - Nepal. For a decade the poet has made annual trips there, basking in its gentle generous culture. In return, he has contributed liberally, sponsoring many young boys in their studies.
Through the camera lens, the fairytale shines: it seems as if Nepal, and the love of the boys Cathal has helped, has healed a heart wounded by the loss of his first lover in Ireland. Boy after boy speaks warmly of Cathal, of his generosity and affection.
But all is not what it seems. First a hotel manager, and then some Nepalese youths come forward to tell a different tale: the picture of the kind benefactor falls apart.
Unable to believe the allegations about the poet she idolized, the filmmaker is forced to enter the action and confront him.
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