Documentary backdrop image for Saoirse (2020)

Documentary backdrop image for Saoirse (2020)

20209 minPGdoc-short

Saoirse

20209 minPGdoc-short

Nine minutes capture the decline of inter-generational horse culture in Dublin as property development changes the city.

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Nine minutes capture the decline of inter-generational horse culture in Dublin as property development changes the city.

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Marion Bergindirector

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Dublin's inner city is home to a declining horse culture that has been passed down through generations. Men from the community share their experiences and connection to this tradition. As the city undergoes a property development boom, these cultural practices face increasing pressure. The film Saoirse captures the struggles of maintaining this way of life in a rapidly changing environment. The future of inter-generational horse culture in Dublin remains uncertain.

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