Black ’47

In 1847, Ireland is plagued by the catastrophic Great Famine, which has decimated its people and left the land barren. Amidst this bleak backdrop stands Feeney, an Irish Ranger who has fought for the British Army overseas, but now finds himself returning home to face a reality far more brutal than the battlefields he's known.Upon his return, Feeney hopes to reconnect with his family, torn apart by the famine's cruel grip. However, what awaits him is a bleak landscape of death and despair - a 'black land' where hunger and disease have become the new norms. The film unravels as a gritty portrayal of survival amidst overwhelming adversity, delving deep into themes of familial bonds, loyalty, and the relentless will to endure in the face of insurmountable odds. As Feeney navigates this desolate world, he must confront the harsh realities of the famine that have reshaped his homeland and his own place within it.