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Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story

Wed 04 Jun

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Pavilion Bar

A 93-year-old Irish writer Edna O'Brien recounts her controversial life, novels, love affairs, and stardom through personal journals read by actress Jessie Buckley, with perspectives from writers like Gabriel Byrne and Walter Mosley.

Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story
Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story

Time & Location

04 Jun 2025, 20:00 – 22:00

Pavilion Bar, 296-298 Ormeau Rd, Ormeau, Belfast BT7 2GB, UK

About the event

Join us for a powerful documentary celebrating one of Ireland’s most provocative literary voices. Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story follows the 93-year-old writer as she reflects on her remarkable life, from controversial novels and scandalous love affairs to international literary acclaim. Told through O'Brien’s personal journals and brought to life by actress Jessie Buckley, the film also features commentary from writers including Gabriel Byrne and Walter Mosley.


This screening is presented in partnership with Belfast-based female book club Lit(erature) to the Tit.


This screening is a part of Film Hub NI’s Collective initiative, which brings the best of  independent cinema to audiences across NI, in collaboration with Docs Ireland. Docs Ireland takes place from 24th-29th June 2025. For more info see www.filmhubni.org / www.docsireland.ie

 

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