‘The Lost Children Of Tuam’: First Footage Of Monica Dolan In Galway Opener About Shocking Burial Discovery
A new historical drama depicting the investigation into a former Irish institutional home will premiere this weekend at the Galway Film Fleadh. The film, starring BAFTA-winning actress Monica Dolan, follows amateur historian Catherine Corless as she researches the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in County Galway. Her archival work revealed evidence suggesting that nearly 800 children may have been buried in unmarked graves on the property over several decades, exposing a troubling institutional history.
Directed by Frank Berry and featuring actors Ian McElhinney and Andrew Bennett, the film chronicles Corless's subsequent efforts to seek accountability and recognition for the deceased and their families. The production, based on reporting from the New York Times, represents a joint venture between multiple Irish and British broadcasters and production companies including BBC Film and Screen Ireland.
- Historical drama 'The Lost Children of Tuam' premieres at Galway Film Fleadh; Monica Dolan stars as amateur historian investigating mass burial site at former Irish institutional home
- Investigation uncovered evidence of approximately 796 children buried in unmarked graves at Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in County Galway
- Film based on New York Times reporting; international co-production involving BBC Film, Screen Ireland, and Element Pictures