Sunday Short Theatre – You Say Nothing (2020)

The streets can be a dangerous place, In this week’s Sunday Short Theatre, You Say Nothing the streets are Derry, Ireland. Gray Hughes 9 minute short takes us to the streets of the city in 1969 the start of the troubles conflict is rife and two attempt to escape into their own fantasy world.

Ill it I am no expert on the conflict in Northern Ireland, I’m old enough to it from the 1980’s and 1990’s. What I do know many are deeply affected, many still suffering and with the recent mess called Brexit, troubles are rearing their ugly heads again.

The film replicate that destitution of the time and so does the cinematography, production as well as design. Hughes and his team certainly done their research, the cast involved know the pain of those involved.

Not an easy watch, but one worth a watch.

When conflict erupts in Derry in 1969 two brothers facing violence at home withdraw into their own fantasy world to escape The Troubles.

The streets were a dangerous place for anyone what with constant bombings and shootings, but there was no sanctuary at home for these boys.

Their father has become a violent evil man due to the destitute nature of life in The Bogside.

Kathleen, Coll & Sean’s mother has no one to protect her from her husband’s wrath. She is helpless to prevent the family from disintegrating.

The film opens in a speech therapist’s office. Kathleen hints to a ‘knock to the head’ being the reason why Coll says nothing.

When he returns home he is immediately confronted by the man who’s fists have silenced this poor boy.

So as not receive the same fate as his brother Sean has to stand aside as the father’s fury is unleashed. He drags Coll to a forest once their father is done with him to play their favourite game “Best Fallers”.

Source: Film Shortage