As a cinema-goer and an admirer of profound acting performances, I find myself deeply moved by Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of Bill Furlong in Small Things Like These. This film, though seemingly smaller in scale compared to his Oscar-winning role in Oppenheimer, packs a powerful punch that resonates deeply within the heart.
Although Cillian Murphy’s latest film, “Small Things Like These,” may not reach the grandeur of his Oscar-winning performance in “Oppenheimer,” it certainly holds its own as an equally powerful and moving piece of art.
In 1985, I found myself immersed in a film adaptation of Claire Keegan’s renowned novel, sharing the same title. As a supporter, I played the role of Bill Furlong, a man managing a modest coal business in County Wicklow. The story revolves around my internal struggle when I witnessed the mistreatment of a young woman within the still functioning Magdalene Laundries, and whether to act upon it.
He remarked that the film’s viewpoint was intriguing. Given that similar themes have been addressed in films before, particularly regarding Irish history, it’s unusual because although the book is written by a woman and focuses on a male protagonist, the story is essentially about women. This makes for a fascinating perspective.
He mentioned that he’d listened to Keegan articulate, during a podcast, her personal perspectives as to why she viewed the character of Bill as non-heroic.
He clarified that she perceives him as a person who’s in the midst of… a significant emotional upheaval. This upheaval seems to be quite profound, and he encounters a girl during this time, which triggers an action, a display, and a series of events. However, there’s another underlying force at play, primarily dealing with grief and loss.
He went on to say: “A significant part revolves around his affection for his daughters and his spouse, making it incredibly intricate. It’s not solely focused on the church, despite being the element that tints and shapes everything within that community.
We filmed in New Ross, and let me tell you, the place is filled with church spires! It gives off a fort-like vibe, as if it’s deeply rooted in its history.
Upon meeting him on the set, he appeared to be completely engrossed in Bill Furlong. As a result, he was extremely reserved, like a silent, unspoken tension – hardly spoke at all and seemed wholly focused.
Small Things Like These is now showing in UK cinemas.
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2024-11-03 23:35