Ceasefire: A Journalist’s Gamble for Peace in a Divided Ireland

Production Details

Title: Ceasefire

Format: Feature Film

Producer: Trevor Birney, Patrick O’Neill

Writer/Director: Terry George

Cast: Chris O’Dowd, Jane Fonda, Ciarán Hinds, John C. Reilly, Tom Hollander

Filming Location: Northern Ireland

Production Status: Active Development

Phone: +44 28 9031 5930

Synopsis: A political thriller set against the backdrop of the Northern Ireland peace process. Ceasefire is based on the true story of Niall O’Dowd, the courageous Irish-American journalist who gambles everything to broker a secret backchannel between the IRA and a wary Clinton administration. As bombings, political betrayal, and mistrust close in, he risks his life to secure a lasting ceasefire between the deadliest enemies.

Production Companies

Fine Point Films
2nd Floor Callender House, 58-60 Upper Arthur St.
Belfast, BT1 4GJ
Northern Ireland
contact@finepointfilms.com

Wildcard
40 Westland Row
Dublin, D02HW74
Ireland
+353 1 639 4000 info@wildcarddistribution.com

Bankside Films
5th Floor, 12 Great Portland Street
London, W1W 8QN
UK
+44 (0) 20 7636 6085 films@bankside-films.com

About Ceasefire

Ceasefire follows the journey of an Irish-American journalist who takes significant risks to establish communication between the IRA and the Clinton administration. The story unfolds amidst the backdrop of intense conflict, marked by bombings and political intrigue. As tensions mount, the journalist faces numerous challenges in his quest to broker a peaceful resolution. His determination highlights the complexities of diplomacy in a situation filled with skepticism and danger.