Prospect House

Overview

A group of protesters film a period re-enactment in a dilapidated 18th century house in a last ditch effort to save it from demolition. Through this film-within-a-film device, Paul Mercier’s satirical script gleefully blurs the lines between “real life” and dramatised events, while touching on a dizzying range of themes such as art, historical truth and conservation. The film is fuelled by an anarchic energy and propelled by Mel Mercier’s driving score.

Directed by Paul Mercier

Top cast

Barry Ward

Lorcan / Robert Dawson

Dara Devaney

Joe / Mr. Crowley

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Ciara Ivie

Anna / Elizabeth Pim

Paul Reid

Gary / Prosecutor

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Liam Alex Heffron

Finbarr

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Mary McHale

Kate / Maid

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Rebecca Timoney

Maeve / Housekeeper

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Michael Farrell

Daniel / James Pembroke

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Karl Coyne

Jer / Mr. Boyle

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Billy Lyons

Shane / Mr. Kelleher

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Keith Martin

Barry / Mr. Gibbons

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Peter Dolan

Kevin

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Aidan Browne

Protestor

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Brendan Munnelly

Protestor / Mr. Hogan

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Ellen Fair

Amy

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Mick Geraghty

Tailor

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Monica Cogger

Seamstress

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Ronán Colhoun

Storyboard Artist / Mr. Danaher

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Shane O'Boyle

French Officer

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Tom Tuffy

Tony / John Dawson

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