A Man of No Importance (1994)
Release Year: 1994
Nation: Ireland, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Um Homem Sem Importância, Незначителен мъж, Un homme sans importance, Ein Mann ohne Bedeutung, Enas asimantos anthropos, Ish Lelo Hashivoot, Un uomo senza importanza, マン・オブ・ノー・インポータンス, Nieważny człowiek, Любовь без имени, 無名小卒
Director: Suri Krishnamma
Writer: Barry Devlin
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: BBC Film, Little Bird, Majestic Films International
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: dublin, ireland, friendship, gay theme, ireland, middle ages (476-1453)
Story
In early 1960s Dublin, Alfie Byrne (Albert Finney), a middle-aged bus conductor, leads a closeted life due to his homosexuality and faces disapproval from society. His passion lies in producing amateur theater productions at the local church hall. When he decides to stage Oscar Wilde's controversial play 'Salome', he encounters resistance from the church authorities, his sister who wants him to marry 'the right girl', and even some of his friends in the production cast. Alfie struggles with temptation and friendship as he navigates through this conservative yet lyrical world.
Summary
A Man of No Importance is a period drama set in early 1960s Dublin, directed by Suri Krishnamma. The film explores themes of homosexuality, conservatism, and artistic expression through the life of Alfie Byrne, a bus conductor who harbors a passion for Oscar Wilde's works. Despite its limited scope, it offers a compelling portrayal of an individual navigating societal disapproval while pursuing his artistic aspirations.
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