It's a classic film that is near-universally beloved but when The Snapper aired on RTE on Saturday evening, it sparked a considerable debate online.
It wasn't the movie itself that divided opinion but, rather, a warning delivered by the broadcaster before the first scene of the 1993 flick aired on TV. RTE issued a preemptive warning to anyone who could potentially be offended by the content of the movie adaptation of Roddy Doyle's novel, which tackles the pregnancy journey and home life of Sharon Curley (played by Tina Kellegher).
"Now on RTE One, with audio description available, a young pregnant woman becomes talk of the town in Roddy Doyle's classic, The Snapper," the warning said. "And just to remind you that this movie is set in a different time and highlights attitudes that some people might find upsetting."
