In a time of unprecedented economic depression, mass unemployment and civil unrest, one group has borne the brunt of society's scorn - the clowns. Henry & Sunny is the bittersweet tale of Henry, an unemployed clown, in love with the famous soap opera actress, Sunny Carmichael. He writes her letters daily yet fear of rejection prevents him from disclosing his return address. Sunny, stifled by a sycophantic showbiz world, reciprocates Henry's feelings but is tragically unable to reach him. Beautifully photographed in high contrast black & white, Henry & Sunny is a melancholy tale of true love against all odds.
Written & Directed by Fergal Rock
Produced by Orla Russell-Conway
Starring Paulo Braganca & Dorothy Cotter
Black & White
Running Time: 15 minutes
Festival Screenings:
Flat Lake Literary & Arts Festival, Monaghan, Ireland
Clones Film Festival, Monaghan, Ireland
We The Peoples Film Festival, London, UK
‘Culture and Abilities 2010’, Laois, Ireland
New Volta Film Club, Dublin, Ireland
Articulation(s) - ASCA International Workshop, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Underground Cinema, Dublin, Ireland
New Arrivals, Rotterdam, Netherlands*
* WINNER of Public Vote
Fastnet Short Film Festival, Cork, Ireland
Eigse Films Shorts Showcase, Carlow, Ireland
Porto 7 – Festival Internacional de Curtas-metragens do Porto, Portugal.
Underground Cinema Roadshow, Cork, Ireland
Feel Good Film Festival, Hollywood, USA
