WE BEG TO DIFFER
38th European Film Awards
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12m
Ireland, United Kingdom
Documentary
WE BEG TO DIFFER explores Northern Ireland's underground car community amidst a mental health crisis. The documentary showcases the community's deep bonds, passion for cars as an outlet for personal struggles, and daring spirit all while evading the law.
Directed by: Ruairi Bradley
Produced by: Thomas Purdy, Ruairi Bradley
Cinematography: Daniel Sedgwick
Editing: Ruairi Bradley, Lauren Cullen
Original Score: Reuben Harvey
Sound: Andy Kirwan
Statement of the director:
My name is Ruairi Bradley, and I am a filmmaker from Belfast. My directorial debut, WE BEG TO DIFFER, is a creative documentary that immerses audiences into the community of underground "differs," a group of people who have found healing through their illegal hobby.
The film takes an observational approach but attempts to create a heightened sense of reality inspired by Werner Herzog’s concept of ecstatic truth. My aim with this film was to uncover a deeper truth beyond the surface and allow audiences to experience the highs and lows with its members, putting them in the passenger seat as they get to understand what it means to be a differ.
Production:
The National Film School/IADT
https://iadt.ie/about/national-film-school/
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