With the 2023-24 awards season in full swing, actors and actresses around the world are caught up in a whirlwind of ceremonies, red carpets, and glamorous events. But amidst the chaotic schedule, Cillian Murphy, the Irish actor acclaimed for his role in 'Oppenheimer,' is taking a quick detour to Germany for the opening night of the Berlinale. His latest film, 'Small Things Like These,' may not be as explosive as 'Oppenheimer,' but it is just as thought-provoking and powerful.
Based on the Booker Prize-nominated book by Claire Keegan, who also wrote the critically acclaimed 'The Quiet Girl,' 'Small Things Like These' tells the story of Bill, a soft-spoken coal delivery driver and devoted father in 1980s Ireland. As Bill uncovers disturbing activities at the local convent, led by Emily Watson's terrifying nun, Sister Mary, he confronts his own internal traumas. The film, produced and financed by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Artists Equity, is also the debut project of Murphy's new production company, aptly named Big Things Films.
