Citizen Lane, Thaddeus O’Sullivan’s
Citizen Lane.
Citizen Lane (2018)
explores the complex personality and life of art dealer Hugh Lane (1875-1915). The film offers valuable insight from various historical experts including Roy Foster, Morna O’Neill and Barbara Foster, the current director of The Hugh Lane Gallery. The talking heads are intercut with recreations of Lane’s associations, notably Lady Gregory (Derbhle Crotty), Lane’s aunt, who ‘interviews’ to camera. Alongside these segments is a dramatic portrayal of Hugh Lane himself played by the immensely talented Tom Vaughan-Lawlor. These contrasting, well-paced approaches are used to great effect by O’Sullivan and elevate the subject.