Posted online: Oct 21st, 2009

The  Northern Ireland premiere of “A Shine of Rainbows,” filmed extensively in Inishowen during the summer last year, will take place in Belfast at the beginning of December.

“A Shine of Rainbows” tells the story of how a lonely orphan’s life is transformed by an extraordinary woman who defies her dour husband’s disapproval, and suppresses the tragic truth about her own future, to teach the boy to conquer grief and discover the magic in nature and in himself. 

The Cinemagic Film Festival will roll out the red carpert on December 2 for a gala screening which is expected to be attended by the stars of the film, Aiden Quinn, Connie Nielsen, John Bell and Jack Gleeson along with director  Vic Sarin and writers Catherine Spear and Dennis Foon.

Sharon Simpkins, from Moville, who plays the teacher in the movie will be joined by a host of extras from the peninsula who also took part in the film.

However, film buffs who have been eagerly awaiting the film to come to the peninsula will not be disappointed as the Donegal Film Office is planning to run a bus for local people to attend the premiere and an opportunity to meet the cast and crew at a reception following the screening.

If you want to mix with the cast and crew of “A Shine of Rainbows” and be part of the premiere, contact the Donegal Film Office by November 11 next on 074 9373718 for further information.

Interest in the film has grown recently especially since its trailer is currently being broadcast on the internet video site YouTube highlighting numerous stunning scenic shots of Inishowen.