Department: Colour

The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid

The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid

The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid received its world premiere at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam.

This unique piece tells the story of Thomas Reid, a Co. Kildare farmer whose land is subject to a Compulsory Purchase Order to allow for the expansion of his neighbour, Intel. Thomas decides to risk everything and vows to resist.

Production Company
Director Feargal Ward
Producer Luke McManus
DOP Feargal Ward
External Edit Tadhg O’Sullivan
Internal Colourist Dave Hughes
Post Production Coordinator Maura Murphy
Re-Recording Mixer Mark Henry
Assistant Dialogue Editor Jordan Mullen

The Siege of Jadotville

The Siege of Jadotville depicts the incredible true story of the of the siege of 150 UN Irish troops led by Commandant Pat Quinlan (Dornan) in the Congo in 1961. Quinlan and his men held out against a force of 3,000 local troops led by French and Belgian mercenaries working for mining companies.
The war drama is based on ‘The Siege at Jadotville: The Irish Army’s Forgotten Battle‘ by Declan Power, was directed by Richie Smyth and features a stellar line-up of acting talent including Jamie Dornan, Mark Strong, Jason O’Mara, Guillaume Canet and Sam Keeley.