The Quiet Girl
The Quiet Girl

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The Quiet Girl

2022
Movie
94 min
Irish

A quiet, neglected girl is sent away from her dysfunctional family to live with relatives for the summer. She blossoms in their care, but in this house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers one.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes99%
Metacritic90
Google Users97%
Director: Colm BairéadGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In rural Ireland in 1981, Cáit, a neglected and withdrawn young girl, is sent to live with distant relatives for the summer. In the care of the Kinahans, she blossoms and discovers a newfound sense of belonging. As the days pass, she uncovers a secret that her foster family has been keeping. The film is a tender and poignant coming-of-age story about finding love and family.

Critical Reception

The Quiet Girl received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its sensitive direction, poignant storytelling, and strong performances. It was praised for its subtle emotional depth and its evocative portrayal of childhood and rural Irish life. The film was also noted for its use of the Irish language. It became a significant cultural event in Ireland and gained international recognition.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its profound emotional resonance and delicate storytelling.

  • Acclaimed for its masterful direction and subtle yet powerful performances.

  • Lauded as a deeply moving and beautifully observed portrayal of childhood isolation and connection.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved 'The Quiet Girl,' highlighting its heartwarming story, emotional impact, and the touching performances. Many found it a beautiful and unforgettable film that resonated deeply.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. Won numerous awards including the Dublin Film Critics Circle Award for Best Irish Film and the Grand Prix at the Galway Film Fleadh. It was the first film in the Irish language to be nominated for an Oscar.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely in County Meath, Ireland, and features a significant amount of dialogue in the Irish language (Gaeilge), making it a landmark film for Irish cinema.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'The Quiet Girl'</em> made me sad, and not even the good kind of sad. I know there's the coming-of-age angle to focus on, but man that kid's life simply wouldn't be any better than the taster she got - and that makes me unhappy. Nice wh...

SPDonlan

SPDonlan

The best Irish film (whatever that means) ever made? Based on Claire Keegan’s exceptional ‘long short story’, The Quiet Girl’s ably adapted, and translated into the Irish language, by first-time feature-filmmaker Bairéad. It succeeds thr...

badelf

badelf

This is a calmly revealed story of the many faces of love. The directing, the pacing, the cinematography and the acting are all world-class. The character development of the three protagonists is awesome. The film is so endearing that you j...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Catherine Clinch is great here as the subdued but curious "Cáit". With her mother expecting a baby soon, she is shipped off to stay with farmers "Eibhlín" (Carrie Crowley) and her husband "Seán" (Andrew Bennett). Whilst the mother is openly...

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