The Outcasts (1982 film)

The Outcasts, written and directed by Robert WynneSimmons and starring Mary Ryan and Mick Lally, is an Irish film completed in 1982 and broadcast in 1984 as part of UKs ChannelFilm on Four series. It was the first Irish feature film in 50 years, and as such started the revival of the Irish Film industry.

The plot is based on Irish mythology and history. and is set before the Great Famine of 1845 to 1852. Influences include The Book of Thel by William Blake, and poetry by W. B. Yeats. Maura is an apparently backward girl who is awakened by an outcast fairy, fiddler and shaman known as Scarf Michael. He becomes her lover and teacher.The Outcasts appeared at film festivals worldwide, and won the following awards. It got Best Film and Critics Prize at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, and Best First Feature and Best Actress at the San Remo Film Festival. It had Special Prize for Originality and Jury Prize at Oporto Film Festival 1984, and Prix du Publique at Geneva Film Festival. It has the Arts Council of Ireland Award. ........

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