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A non-fiction feature film documenting the lives of Kerry sheep farmers and the remote communities in which they live will be showcased in the unique surroundings of Kenmare Mart next month.
Hungry Hill, co-directed by Kerry filmmaker-in-residence, Mieke Vanmechelen and artist and researcher Michael Holly, premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh this month and it was hailed a resounding success.
The screening at the Kenmare Livestock Mart on August 12 (7.00pm) promises to be an exceptional event for the local community, guests and attendees.
Originally from Belgium, Mieke moved to the Beara Peninsula in 1981 at the age of six. Her father was a sheep farmer who moved to South Kerry to try a new way of farming and Mieke grew loving both sheep farming and the local area.
“I wanted to document Kerry sheep farmers and their day-to-day life in this remote community,” she said.
“Part of the aim of the film is to capture something that may not be here in the future. It is also about showcasing the impact that globalisation has had on farming and the effect this has had on our invaluable farming traditions”.
Hungry Hill is described as a compelling cinematic experience, offering an insider’s view of the lives of hill farmers in south west of Ireland and the film aims to give the sheep farmers’ voices a platform and raise awareness about sustainability.
It showcases the experiences of brothers Connie and John Doyle and offers insights into the joys and challenges of the sheep farming community.
The film also explores personal, political and environmental themes, and demonstrates the impact of industrial expansion and the lost traditions of sheep farming.
Immediately after the screening there will be a questions and answers session on the future of hill farming, moderated by Cllr Dan McCarthy who is the manager at Kenmare Co-operative Mart, with Mieke Vanmechelen, Michael Holly, and farmer Connie Doyle.
Hungry Hill was funded by an Arts Council Film Project Award and the event is supported by Creative Ireland in partnership with Kerry International Film Festival.
The entry fee is €5 and tickets are available from the Mart Kenmare or online here.
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