2024 Best British

Everything Looks Simple From A Distance

With tensions mounting in 1969 Northern Ireland, Noah tries to convince politicians, money men, priests, and paramilitaries that a trip to the moon may be the best route to peace.

DIRECTOR:

Conor Toner

PRODUCER:

Aíne Donnelly

WRITER:

Conor Toner

RELEASE YEAR:

2023

North of Ireland, 12 mins

Gyda thensiynau yn cynyddu ym 1969 yng Ngogledd Iwerddon, mae Noa yn ceisio argyhoeddi gwleidyddion, dynion ariannog, offeiriaid a pharamilwriaethwyr y gallai taith i’r lleuad fod y llwybr gorau tuag at heddwch.


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Conor Toner is a queer filmmaker from Armagh, who’s been avidly watching and making films for the last 10 years. His DIY short Waiting for Otto was screened at film festivals around the world which led to his funded short Everything Looks Simple from a Distance, currently on its festival circuit.


Mae Conor Toner yn wneuthurwr ffilmiau queer o Armagh, sydd wedi bod yn gwylio a gwneud ffilmiau yn frwd dros y 10 mlynedd diwethaf. Cafodd ei ffilm fer DIY, Waiting for Otto, ei dangos mewn gwyliau ffilm ledled y byd a arweiniodd at ei ffilm fer a gaeth ei hariannu, Everything Looks Simple from a Distance, sydd ar hyn o bryd ar ei chylchdaith ŵyl.


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