Aontus, the acclaimed Irish language heist thriller, is to premiere on TG4 and BBC One Northern Ireland later this month.
The film, which is directed by Damien McCann, will air on TG4 and TG4.ie on Monday, March 16, at 9.30pm and on BBC One NI, and BBC iPlayer on the same date. It will include a cast of Carrie Crowley (An Cailín Ciúin, Smother), Bríd Brennan (Shadow Dancer, Doineann), and Eva-Jane Gaffney (Kin, Harry Wild).
Filmed in March 2024 in Glenarm, Co Antrim, with postproduction completed at Yellowmoon Postproduction in Holywood, Co Down.
Speaking about the movie, director McCann said: "Aontas was born out of a conversation with my mum, where she described in detail how she would rob a bank (she's an unlikely candidate...)".
"That conversation led to a film that has connected with audiences around the world", he continued. "I've been blown away by the response to date, and I'm excited for audiences at home to see it".
"We're incredibly proud to bring Aontas to TG4 audiences on 16 March at 9:30pm," said Máire Ní Chonláin, Commissioning Editor, TG4.
"The film has resonated strongly with viewers and festivals around the world, and its international success is a testament to the power of its storytelling and performances", he added. "At TG4, we are committed to championing distinctive Irish drama, and Aontas is a striking example of that ambition on a global stage".
Elsewhere, actress Carrie Crowley said that she fell in love with Aontas from the moment she read the script.
"From the first time I read Aontas, I was hooked," added star Crowley.
"Hooked by the story, by Mairéad, by everyone who was stuck in their own personal history, and the eventual unveiling that all those stories are connected", she added. "I've never played such a deep or complex part, and I'll always be grateful that I had the opportunity to be part of an amazing team that worked on it".
So far, Aontus has been nominated for six Irish Film and Television Awards. It has been funded by TG4, BBC Gaeilge, and Northern Ireland Screen's Irish Language Broadcast Fund, and supported by Yellowmoon.
