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'Big thanks to the incredible festival team at Oroen Worcester for putting on such an incredible event,' Niall Duffy, Managing Director, posted
A film about the defective blocks crisis - with a Donegal director and scenes shot in the county - was named as Best International Film at the Worcester International Film Festival.
Galar is based on the real-life events of homeowners in Donegal, where a determined father fights to save his crumbling home amidst a neglected housing crisis. The story follows Michael Gallagher, a rural homeowner whose life is upended by the discovery of defective building blocks in his house.
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As Michael grapples with the physical decay of his home and the battles with government bureaucracy, he also faces a personal health crisis. The film delves into themes of resilience, community, and the fight for justice amidst adversity.
"Big thanks to the incredible festival team at Oroen Worcester for putting on such an incredible event," Niall Duffy, Managing Director, posted. "We’re honoured to have premiered the film in England and grateful to everyone who made it possible."
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