Film Details

Runtime: 82 minutes

Language: English

Director: Darren Thorton

Country: Ireland, 2016

Genre: Comedy, Drama

SOUTHEAST PREMIERE
‘Mad’ Mary McArdle returns home after a short spell in prison to find everything and everyone has changed. Her best friend, Charlene, is getting married and Mary is maid of honor. When Carlene refuses Mary a “plus one” because she thinks Mary couldn’t find a date ... Mary becomes determined to prove her wrong. But her attempts at dating are a disaster and she feels more alone until she meets Jess and everything changes. A Date For Mad Mary is a nuanced drama with moments of wry laugh-out-loud comedy and endearing characters.

Best Irish Feature Film - Galway Film Fleadh (Galway, Ireland)
Newcomer Award Galway Film Fleadh (Galway, Ireland)

Best Film - Dublin Film Critics Awards

Highlights

Jury Winner

Jury Winner -

Honorable Mention Best Narrative Feature

Jennifer Kriz

Jennifer Kriz - Vice-Chair

Mary is reflexive and full of faults, but you can't help but root for her. A clever, funny film with a well-rounded and beautiful cast, A Date for Mad Mary is one of my favorite films of this festival.

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS -

Best Irish Feature Film - Galway Film Fleadh (Galway, Ireland)
Newcomer Award Galway Film Fleadh (Galway, Ireland)
Best Film - Dublin Film Critics Awards

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