Directed by Shaun O Connor, the film details how mental hospitals in Ireland were once used as catch-alls for people considered ‘troublesome’ or ‘abnormal. O Connor was inspired to make the short after learning that gay conversion therapy was widespread across the UK and Ireland in the 60s and 70s - and is still legal today.
The film, which stars Young Offenders Cora Fenton, recently picked up the prestigious Best Irish Short award at the Foyle Film Festival, putting it on the long list for this year s Oscars.
A White Horse has also won Best Irish Short at the Kerry Film Festival, Best Overall at the Richard Harris Film Festival, Best Independent Short at the Underground Cinema Film Festival, and Best Production Design at Kinsale Sharks.
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