A wonderful slice of Dublin. It really captures salt of the earth Dubliners.
I loved it. If you ever go to Dublin you must go to the Forty Foot and if you are up for it have a dip.
Forty Foot is about the older groups of mostly Irish locals who swim in Sandycove every day.Forty Foot is about the older groups of mostly Irish locals who swim in Sandycove every day. The film tells the history of the place through the personal stories and characteristics of the featured swimmers. More than a film about them braving the elements everyday, this is a film about having a great and surprising spirit in the face of aging, death and economic hardship. It shows a classless section of older Irish nationals in a refreshing, encouraging and a completely unknown light to foreign eyes.  Forty Foot
Release Year: 2009 Duration: 7 min Availability: Worldwide Related: Life & Culture, Shorts, Sports & Hobbies, Doc Challenge Forty Foot is about the older groups of mostly Irish locals who swim in Sandycove every day. The film tells the history of the place through the personal stories and characteristics of the featured swimmers. More than a film about them braving the elements everyday, this is a film about having a great and surprising spirit in the face of aging, death and economic hardship. It shows a classless section of older Irish nationals in a refreshing, encouraging and a completely unknown light to foreign eyes. Team An Lar Team Leader Leticia Agudo Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
Comments Posted 11/06/09 by Ciaran
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