Showcast: The Lingering Shadows of The Troubles in a Belfast Estate w/ Alessandra Celesia

Tonight, we're diving into the heart of a story that pulses with history, trauma and resilience, as director Alessandra Celesia joins us to discuss The Flats, a documentary that has been stirring up powerful conversations and greeted with great acclaim across the globe. The film revisits the raw, lingering pain of The Troubles, through the stories of the inhabitants of an estate in Belfast and, in particular, the tale of Joe, a Republican still scarred by the memory of his uncle's brutal murder at the hands of the Loyalists. In this episode, we'll also uncover Celesia's own journey. Italian-born and Belfast-based, she has crafted a unique voice, as showcased in The Flats, including via a powerful use of re-enactments and its emotional storytelling. We'll explore her connection to Belfast, the creative decisions behind The Flats and her thoughts on cinema as a cathartic force.