In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Colin Hickey, Writer/Director of Perennial Light.
In coastal Ireland, a young boy makes the journey from childhood to adulthood, where the haunting memory of his best friend’s sudden death triggers a turbulent inner struggle. As he grapples with dark and existential thoughts, the young fisherman embarks on a quest for healing and redemption.
In cinemas 29th November 2024.
Director’s Statement:
The film is a visual feast, shot fully in black-and-white; but one of the most intriguing elements is how drawings and animatics are used to provide emotional context for our protagonist’s journey – infusing these wistful, monochromatic images with deeper meaning
With this film, I’ve defined my original concept while still taking an improvisational approach. The film follows the journey of a man from birth to adulthood as he deals with the enduring trauma of his childhood friend’s tragic death. Plagued by dark existential thoughts that take hold at her passing, the man embarks on a quest for healing and redemption.
Colin Hickey is known for Where the Merrows Roam (2021), The Evening Redness in the South (2019) and The Builder (2010).
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