Delightful Cork short film gets digital release

A beautiful short film exploring the heart and soul of Cork city through the lens of music and culture is now available for all to enjoy digitally.

‘A City under Quiet Lights’ by filmmaker Myles O’Reilly was filmed over the course of the 2021 Quiet Lights fireside folk festival in Cork.

Filmed in some of the city’s most iconic locations, the film features live performances from Lisa O’Neill, Joshua Burnside and Laura Quirke, Niamh Regan, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Kate Ellis and Caimin Gilmore, Junior Brother, and Rachael Lavelle.

The film captures intimate, one-song performances by the artists set against the backdrop of cherished Leeside landmarks including Shandon Bells, Crawford Art Gallery, Coughlan’s bar, The Everyman Theatre, the historic Triskel Christchurch, and the picturesque banks of the Lee under the Shaky Bridge. Speaking about his film, director Myles O’Reilly describes a noticeable sense of joy in the city as Cork settled into its first winter free of pandemic restrictions.

“The air was thick with a palpable celebratory feeling,” recalls Myles.

“A renewed vigour, bustle, and excitement. A sparkle like no other year. Cork was a city rejoicing in a return to glorious normality. Buskers on every corner, families out walking and shopping together, taking selfies beside the giant Santa, stopping for a spiced beef sambo or cheese and onion potato pie, everywhere Corkonians were making the most of their freedom.”

‘A City under Quiet Lights’ premiered at The Everyman for 2022’s Cork International Film Festival and screened again as part of a one-on-one installation during last month’s Sounds from a Safe Harbour festival.

The 27 minute film is available to watch now on YouTube on director Myles O’Reilly’s channel.