Jan 31, 2017 it s not yet dark is a heartfelt and stirring documentary about the extraordinary love for life of simon fitzmaurice, an irish writer and filmmaker stricken with a devastating als diagnosis but. Simon fitzmaurice was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2008, and it has affected him to the extent that by the time this documentary was. The memoir was followed by the documentary it s not yet dark, directed by frankie fenton. Its not yet dark tells the ground breaking story of simon fitzmaurice, a talented young irish film maker with als mnd, as he embarks on directing his first feature. Aug 08, 2017 painful to watch and uncomfortably intimate at times, perhaps by design, its not yet dark could have been very dark indeed. The book of the same name is written by the films subject himself and is probably a much more personal account of the same story. Its not yet dark by simon fitzmaurice, paperback barnes.
It s not yet dark is an inspiring memoir by an irish writer and film director who, at age 34, was diagnosed with motor neuron disease mndalslou gehrig s and given a prognosis of 4 years to live. Choose from friday, saturday or twoday pass to see all events on your chosen day. It s not yet dark is a heartfelt and stirring documentary show more. A candid look at life with motor neuron disease in its not. Jun 28, 2017 frankie fentons its not yet dark, a documentary on the life of director simon fitzmaurice, who was left paralysed and mute after developing motor neuron disease, opens with footage of the director being wheeled behind a screen playing the credits to a film. Written using an eyegaze computer, this is an unforgettable book about relationships and family, about what connects and separates us as people, and, ultimately. In a style of writing heavy in simple and fragmented sentences akin to poetry, fitzmaurice describes his journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or als, a degenerative neuromuscular disorder that renders its victims motionless. This is one of those fine movies which fits in so incredibly well with our vision that cinema should be used as a tool for personal liberation. Jan 22, 2017 an inspirational documentary that appeals to cinephiles in much the same way that gleason appeals to sports fans though both are rooted in a universal empathy, its not yet dark. Not dark yet subsequently featured on the wonder boys soundtrack. The lego ninjago movie, the ritual, the party, its not yet dark to clarify for the culturally deficient among you, ninjago is a martial arts themed line of lego toys. Painful to watch and uncomfortably intimate at times, perhaps by design, its not yet dark could have been very dark indeed. Video archive for the film its not yet dark, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2017. Mnd is the species of neurological disorder that includes als lou gehrig s disease.
It s not yet dark is a featurelength documentary telling the story of simon fitzmaurice, a talented irish filmmaker who is living with motor neuron disease als. A moving, lively story thats an example to us all this wellmade documentary about simon fitzmaurice, who has motor neurone disease, never dips into melodrama. It s not yet dark is not simply a tale of optimism in the face of an uncertain future, nor just a portrait of love overcoming the odds. Aug 03, 2017 less than 10 years later, he became the subject of this documentary which was also a sundance selection. It is painful to hear or read because he appears to be so lost and this is an unusual position for him. Soon after premiering his short film the sound of people at the 2008 sundance film festival, promising young irish director simon fitzmaurice was tragically diagnosed with motor neurone disease als.
His wife was expecting their third child and they were left shocked and reeling. The memoir was followed by the documentary its not yet dark, directed by frankie fenton. Diagnosed more than a decade ago with motor neuron disease, and given little time to live. Aug 03, 2017 painful to watch and uncomfortably intimate at times, perhaps by design, its not yet dark could have been very dark indeed.
Narrated by colin farrell, it s not yet dark tells the groundbreaking story of simon fitzmaurice, a talented young irish filmmaker with als mnd, as he embarks on directing his first feature film my name is emily through the use of his eyes and eye gaze technology. Home its not yet dark in select theaters and on vod. Soberly and sincerely narrated with more than the usual professional polish by colin farrell, its not yet dark is an inspirational documentary about. Feb 01, 2017 the very definition of a documentary crowdpleaser, its not yet dark provides an appropriately poignant and upbeat account of irish filmmaker simon fitzmaurices inspiring triumph over. The untold story of emmett luis till documentary 2005 by keith beauchamp duration. This cruel disease allows him to feel everything, yet he cant walk, speak, breathe or eat without artificial help. An inspirational documentary that appeals to cinephiles in much the same way that gleason appeals to sports fans though both are rooted in a universal empathy, its.
His films have screened all over the world and won prizes at home and abroad. The very definition of a documentary crowdpleaser, its not yet dark provides an appropriately poignant and upbeat account of irish filmmaker simon fitzmaurice s inspiring triumph over physical limitations. Aug 04, 2017 video archive for the film it s not yet dark, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2017. He was diagnosed at the age of 34 after his short film premiered at the sundance film festival, while his wife was expecting their third child. Reading dylan as poetry its not dark yet 1997 untold dylan. A candid look at life with motor neuron disease in its. Flash forward nine years to 2017, and simon had written a memoir, directed a movie, been the subject of a documentary, and had three more children. His artistic supporter, colin farrell, beautifully narrates this lifeaffirming story which is based on simons book also titled its not yet dark. This movie has some similarities, sadly, to gleason, a 2016 documentary about football player steve gleason and his trials and courage after getting als. Its not yet dark, an inspirational journey by a man with. Its not yet dark is an inspiring memoir by an irish writer and film director who, at age 34, was diagnosed with motor neuron disease mndalslou gehrigs and given a prognosis of 4 years to live. Screenings its not yet dark in select theaters and on vod. Aug 04, 2015 its not dark yet, but its getting there i have to be honest at this point and say that it is impossible for me to read those last two lines simply as poetry, disconnected from dylan as poet. Its not yet dark is not simply a tale of optimism in the face of an uncertain future, nor just a portrait of love overcoming the odds.
Feb 10, 2017 the untold story of emmett luis till documentary 2005 by keith beauchamp duration. Its not yet dark tells the ground breaking story of simon fitzmaurice, a talented young irish film maker with als mnd, as he embarks on directing his first. At just 34 years old, he was given four years to live. Narrated by colin farrell, its not yet dark tells the groundbreaking story of simon fitzmaurice, a talented young irish film maker with als mnd, as he. Simon fitzmaurices memoir its not yet dark is a story of perseverance and an unwavering desire to live. Its not yet dark tells the story of a filmmaker with a. With simon fitzmaurice, ruth fitzmaurice, damien fitzmaurice, florence fitzmaurice.
Its not yet dark does not go into the same excruciating detail concerning the daytoday challenges of being confined the way the gleason picture does, but it is equally frank in showing that, as pragmatic and upbeat and positive as simon and ruth and their family and friends try to be as they go about life and work, the disease and. The book of the same name is written by the film s subject himself and is probably a much more personal account of the same story. Its not yet dark 2017 stream and watch online moviefone. Its not yet dark is an inspirational story of survival and a heartfelt portrait of a young wicklow man whose love for life, and those who. Frankie graduated with an honors degree in anthropology and sociology before completing a masters of film and tv at dublin city university. Its not yet dark the ground breaking journey of simon fitzmaurice, an award winning young irish film maker with als mnd, as he embarks on directing his first feature film through the use of his eyes and eye gaze technology. Its not yet dark tells the ground breaking story of simon fitzmaurice, a talented young irish film maker with als mnd, as he embarks on directing his first feature film through the use of his eyes and eye gaze technology. Jan 19, 2017 its not yet dark culminates in the director defying the odds to make his first film, communicating with his cast via computer using the eyegaze technology system. Jul 17, 2017 trailer for the documentary it s not yet dark it s not yet dark tells the ground breaking story of simon fitzmaurice, a talented young irish film maker with als mnd, as he embarks on directing his first feature film through the use of his eyes and eye gaze technology. Released august 4th, 2017, its not yet dark stars colin farrell the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 17 min, and received a score of 75 out of 100. Its not the path he envisioned, but as he says, for me its not about how long you live, its how you live.
Its not yet dark is a featurelength documentary telling the story of simon fitzmaurice, a talented irish filmmaker who is living with motor neuron disease als. There are currently two videos available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Now, simon fitzmaurice s memoir, it s not yet dark, must be added to that list. Its not yet dark is a documentary about irish filmmaker simon fitzmaurice, who was diagnosed with als at the age of 34. Its not yet dark was a finalist in the world documentary competition category of sundance 2017. It s not yet dark is a documentary about irish filmmaker simon fitzmaurice, who was diagnosed with als at the age of 34. This documentary takes us into the mind and body of a young irish filmmaker, simon fitzmaurice, who wakes each morning closer to total paralysis. These two films and these two men and their wives provide a sentimental, sincere and lifeaffirming message that life is worth fighting for and living to the fullest.
The documentary takes us into the mind and body of a young irish filmmaker, simon fitzmaurice, who wakes each morning closer to total paralysis. Now, simon fitzmaurices memoir, its not yet dark, must be added to that list. Its not dark yet is available in the uk on all major vod platforms from november th. Its not yet dark is a feature length documentary telling the story of simon fitzmaurice, a talented irish filmmaker who is living with motor neuron disease als. Its not yet dark is a heartfelt and stirring documentary show more. The credits finish and the screen rises to reveal a crowd standing up and cheering, as fitzmaurice sits. A feature length documentary narrated by colin farrell about simon fitzmaurice, an incredible irish film maker burdened with als. Its not yet dark is a heartfelt and stirring documentary about the extraordinary love for life of simon fitzmaurice, an irish writer and. Check out the new trailer directed by frankie fenton. The film is just a narrator reading off passages of the book with pictures and videos on the screen and the occasional family member sharing their view of what happened. His next film deals with climate change and our universal relationship with. A resident of greystones, county wicklow, fitzmaurice published a memoir titled its not yet dark in 2014 about his experience with motor neurone disease. Fitzmaurice and his wife were expecting their third child, and a career in.
Last year the documentary gleason provided a similarly inspirational story about steve gleason, an nfl player stricken with als. Its not dark yet, but its getting there i have to be honest at this point and say that it is impossible for me to read those last two lines simply as poetry, disconnected from dylan as poet. Irish filmmaker simon fitzmaurices triumphant story after being diagnosed with als mnd is the awardwinning documentary film that filmmaker magazine. Its not yet dark does not go into the same excruciating detail concerning the daytoday challenges of being confined the way the gleason picture does, but it is equally frank in showing that, as pragmatic and upbeat and positive as simon and ruth and their family and friends try to be as they go about life and work, the. The documentary is a celebration of simons love of film, of creating art and of telling beautiful human stories no matter the obstacle. It s not yet dark, a memoir, chronicles his experience living in a motorized wheelchair and communicating using an eyetracking computer. Narrated by colin farrell, its not yet dark tells the groundbreaking story of simon fitzmaurice, a talented young irish filmmaker with als mnd, as he embarks on directing his first feature film my name is emily through the use of his eyes and eye gaze technology.
This documentary takes us into the mind and body of a young. Its not yet dark is a journey into a life that, though brutally compromised, was lived more fully than most, revealing the potent power of love, of art, and of the human spirit. His first feature film was just released in the uk and the united states. Simon fitzmaurice is an awardwinning writer and film director. The lego ninjago movie, the ritual, the party, it s not yet dark to clarify for the culturally deficient among you, ninjago is a martial arts themed line of lego toys. Frankie fentons its not yet dark, a documentary on the life of director simon fitzmaurice, who was left paralysed and mute after developing motor neuron disease, opens with footage of the director being wheeled behind a screen playing the credits to a film. Reading dylan as poetry its not dark yet 1997 untold. Aug 24, 2017 simon fitzmaurices memoir its not yet dark is a story of perseverance and an unwavering desire to live. Oct 16, 2017 it s not yet dark is an inspirational story of survival and a heartfelt portrait of a young wicklow man whose love for life, and those who surround him, drives him to be the best version of. Its not yet dark culminates in the director defying the odds to make his first film, communicating with his cast via computer using the eyegaze. Documentary on simon fitzmaurice is a tale of sadness and. This documentary takes you into the mind and body of a young filmmaker, simon fitzmaurice, who wakes each morning closer to total.
Parents need to know that its not yet dark is an inspiring documentary about simon fitzmaurice, a gifted young irish filmmaker, loving husband, and father whose life was ravaged by a diagnosis of motor neurone disease mnd in 2007, at age 34. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. This feature length documentary tells the groundbreaking story of simon fitzmaurice, a talented irish filmmaker living with motor neurone disease, as he directs his. Parents need to know that it s not yet dark is an inspiring documentary about simon fitzmaurice, a gifted young irish filmmaker, loving husband, and father whose life was ravaged by a diagnosis of motor neurone disease mnd in 2007, at age 34. Imdb, the world s most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. The very definition of a documentary crowdpleaser, its not yet dark provides an appropriately poignant and upbeat account of irish filmmaker. He was diagnosed at the age of 34, after his short film premiered at the sundance film festival. Mnd is the species of neurological disorder that includes als lou gehrigs disease.