Filming is under way in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for Wildfire [+lire aussi :
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interview : Céline Sciamma
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Cathy Brady’s journey in making this movie began by casting the lead actors, Nika McGuigan (The Secret Scripture [+lire aussi :
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Wildfire tells the story of two sisters who grew up on the fractious Irish border. When one of them, who has gone missing, finally returns home, the intense bond with her sister is re-ignited. Together they unearth their mother’s past, but as they uncover the secrets and resentments that have been buried deep down, it all threatens to overwhelm them.

An Irish-UK co-production, Wildfire was supported through development and production by the BFI (using funds from the National Lottery), Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen and the Wellcome Trust. Film4 and Sulcata Productions also co-financed the production. Lizzie Francke, Celine Haddad, Lauren Dark, Emma Duffy, Robert Halmi and Jim Reeve are the executive producers.

British firm Great Point is handling the world sales, and head of sales Nada Cirjanic and her team will be introducing the project to buyers at the upcoming American Film Market.