First premiered at Photo Museum Ireland The Memories of Others documentary film uncovers Japanese photographer Akihiko Okamura’s extraordinary work in Ireland during the ‘Troubles’, and the artistic and emotional impact of its recent rediscovery.

Directed by Pauline Vermare and Marc Lesser and produced by Lucky Tiger Productions, New York, 2024, 20 mins

Featuring interviews with Tom Burke, Sean O’Hagan, Anthony Haughey,  Rihito Kimura, Trish Lambe,  Kusi Okamura, and Masako Toda.

Music by Crash Ensemble and Louth Contemporary Music Society.

Music Credits:

Canons and Overtones
Composed by Donnacha Dennehy
Performed by Crash Ensemble

‘Flow’ (2018)
For String Trio
Composed by Sam Perkin
Violin: Mia Cooper
Viola: Joachim Roewer
Cello: William Butt

Special thanks to Eamonn Quinn
Released by Louth CMS
Recording by Piotr Furmanczyk
www.louthcms.org
www.samperkincomposer.com
Originally commissioned by Aoife Burke
Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland

The Memories of Others International Film Festival Circuit

Following its success as part of one of our most celebrated exhibitions, The Memories of Others, the film continues to captivate audiences on the international festival circuit.

Screenings include the Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington, D.C., Irish Film Berlin, and the Irish Film Festa in Rome.