Irene's Ghost

Irene's Ghost follows a son's search to find out about the mother he never knew. Iain was 3 when his mother Irene died and after that she became a family secret.

Later in life, the birth of his own child inspires a journey to discover the truth. Irene's Ghost is an emotional detective story that opens up into a study of family, mental illness and female friendship. Using animation mixed with filmed footage Irene's Ghost movingly rebuilds a lost life.

  • Iain Cunningham
    Director
  • Rebecca Mark-Lawson
    Producer
  • Tyke Films
    Production Company
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 19 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 15, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    450,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • BFI London Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 13, 2018
    UK Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Dinard Festival
    Dinard
    France
    September 26, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Glasgow Film Festival
    Glasgow
    United Kingdom
    February 24, 2019
    Scottish
    Official Selection
  • Full Frame Film Festival
    Durham, North Carolina
    United States
    April 4, 2019
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Borderlines Festival
    Hereford
    United Kingdom
    March 10, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
    Glasgow
    United Kingdom
    May 4, 2019
    Winner: Best Feature Documentary
  • RTS North East and the Border Television Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    March 6, 2020
    Winner: Non-broadcast Factual
  • RTS North East and the Border Television Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    March 6, 2020
    Winner: Animation Graphics and Titling
  • British Independent Film Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    December 2, 2018
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Rebecca Mark-Lawson
    Country: United Kingdom
  • Together Films
    Country: United Kingdom
Director - Iain Cunningham