Hannah Kent’s ‘The Good People’ Sets Adaptation at Australia’s Aquarius Films, Ireland’s Port Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefBusy Australian production company Aquarius Films has partnered with Irish production company Port Pictures to produce the feature film, “The Good People.” The film is based on the award-winning novel by Hannah Kent, who also wrote the adapted screenplay.“The Good People” is set in 19th century Ireland at a time when the Catholic church was waging war against pagan beliefs.
It sees three women conspire to free a young boy from evil spirits.“The Good People” is an examination of absolute belief and superstition.
It depicts a series of actions that are both tender and harsh and raises questions about belonging, understanding and acceptance.The film is to be produced by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford of Aquarius Films, and Martina Niland of Port Pictures.
The film will be executive produced by Aquarius Films’ Miranda Culley. The film has received development funding from Screen Australia.
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