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Evanna Lynch shines in this whimsical road trip film that has a compelling backstory. Visually enchanting. Exerts an undeniable charm.
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Illuminating with touching honesty. Charms you into submission
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...elegent...impressive... This is a strange, but easily accessible beast that deserves to do well.
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Grabs you heart and soul and drags you across the Irish countryside with its wise beyond her years heroine.
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A miracle in a way that most other movies aren’t.
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[Fitzmaurice] has crafted an assured cinematic debut.
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A beautiful film full of stunning imagery and even more poignant poetry.
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Life-affirming and truly extraordinary. My Name is Emily is touching in its depiction of the irrepressible bonds of family and funny in its relating of being a socially awkward, weird teenager. It mourns loss but ultimately celebrates life.
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[Lynch] gives Emily a lightness and ethereal quality (…) a commanding lead.
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- Winner of Bingham Ray New Talent Award (Kathryn Kennedy)
- Winner of Best Cinematography (Seamus Deasy)
- Nominated for Best Feature Film
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- Nominated for Actress in a Lead Role
- Nominated for Actor in Supporting Role
- Nominated for Film Script
- Nominated for Cinematography
- Nominated for Editing
- Nominated for Original Music
- Nominated for Sound
- Cast
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Evanna Lynch
Michael Smiley
George Webster
- Crew
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Writer/Director: Simon Fitzmaurice
Producers Lesley McKimm, Kathryn Kennedy
Cinematography: Seamus Deasy
Editor: Emer Reynolds
Production Design: John Hand
Composer: Stephen McKeon