Helen Film

From:March 23, 2010 20:00 to: March 23, 2010 22:00

Location: Ballina Arts Centre

Helen

(Dir: Christine Molloy & Joe Lawlor, Ireland/UK, 2008)

Helen is a subtly drawn story of a young woman poised on the brink of adult life, and an auspicious feature debut for its writer-directors. Dubliners Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor (also known as ‘Desperate Optimists’) adopt the same approach as in their series of nine short films, the Civic Life Series – shooting in 35mm scope in mainly long takes, featuring local non professional actors – but here add an all-important element of storytelling. When a young woman, Joy, disappears, the police ask for help in staging a reconstruction.

Helen (Annie Townsend) volunteers and is chosen, and does bear an uncanny resemblance to the missing girl. But whilst Joy had loving parents, a boyfriend and a wide circle of friends, Helen has been raised in care and is very much an outsider. The complexities and impact of ‘playing’ another on Helen’s life are fascinating and skillfully drawn, and newcomer Annie Townsend impresses with her understated performance in the title role. Where naturalism meets a controlled and beautifully composed aesthetic, Helen is a gentle, distinctive discovery.

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