Irish film ‘Twice Shy’ is less about abortion politics, and more about love

Irish film 'Twice Shy' is less about abortion politics, and more about love

BY Jessica Marie Ruxton
July 10, 2017

The Film ''Twice Shy'' focuses on abortion and the struggles of an Irish couple's decision and journey.

The film was released across cinemas in Ireland on the 23rd of June of this year.

Along with director Tom Ryan, we see familiar Irish faces such as Pat Shortt, Ardal O'Hanlon, and Paul Ronan.

Continued at source: Buzz.ie: https://www.buzz.ie/movies-tv/irish-film-twice-shy-less-about-abortion-politics-and-more-about-love-245384

10.07.2017

Ireland: Film rating ‘stigmatises abortion’

Film rating ‘stigmatises abortion’
Critics say 16 rating for Twice Shy is out of touch and hinders vital debate

Eithne Shortall
June 25 2017, The Sunday Times

A new Irish movie that discusses abortion has been given a 16 rating by the film classification office. The decision has been criticised by pro-choice campaigners as “ridiculous”, “stigmatising” and “out of touch”.

Judged by the four criteria that the Irish Film Classification Office (Ifco) generally uses — violence, language, sex/nudity, drug use — Twice Shy would be expected to get a 12A rating. However, Ifco has decided it is only suitable for people aged 16 and over because of the abortion theme.

Continued at source: UK Times: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/ireland/film-rating-stigmatises-abortion-qhcw3708w

25.06.2017

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Irish abortion drama ‘Twice Shy’ secures sales deal

Irish abortion drama 'Twice Shy' secures sales deal

5 May, 2017 | By Andreas Wiseman

UK outfit picks up international rights to Galway Film Fleadh title.

International sales rights for Irish romance-drama Twice Shy have been picked up by 7&7 Producers’ Sales Service for the Marché du Film ahead of the film’s summer release by Wild Card Distribution in Ireland.

Featuring Ardal O’Hanlonand Pat Shortt, the film follows the journey of a young couple played by Shane Murray-Corcoran and newcomer Iseult Caseyas who travel to England for a legal abortion (the procedure is illegal in Ireland).

Continued at source: Screen Daily: http://www.screendaily.com/news/distribution/irish-abortion-drama-twice-shy-secures-sales-deal/5117462.article

05.05.2017