A well known storyteller, Tomas O' Diorain tells tales of the sea around a fire in an old Irish cottage. His storytelling is juxtaposed with images of the sea.


Is this a movie? Maybe? Honestly, watching Oidhche Sheanchais feels like peeking into a room you weren't invited to. You’ve got Tomas O' Diorain sitting by the fire, just talking. No big plot twists. No explosions. Just the rhythmic sound of Irish Gaelic and the crackle of a hearth. If you need a movie to keep you awak...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Robert J. Flaherty

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"Is this a movie? Maybe? Honestly, watching Oidhche Sheanchais feels like peeking into a room you weren't invited to. You’ve got Tomas O' Diorain sitting by the fire, just talking. No big plot twists. No explosions. Just the rhythmic sound of Irish Gaelic and the crackle of a hearth. If you need a movie to keep you awake with loud noises, this will bore you to tears. But if you’ve ever sat in a room that felt heavy with history, you might get why this matters. It’s the kind of thing you watch whe..."
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