Black Ice is a 2013 Irish racing thriller written and directed by Johnny Gogan. The film premiered in competition at the Dublin International Film Festival, and was subsequently distributed by Studio North West. The cast includes Jane McGrath, Killian Scott, Marian Quinn, Conor McDermottroe, Dermot Murphy, Roisin Scully, and Amy Molloy.
The film was nominated for the 2013 Dublin Film Critics Circle Award for Best Irish Film. For her performance, Jane McGrath was nominated for the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actress.
Cast Jane McGrath as Alice Watters Killian Scott as Jimmy Devlin Marian Quinn as Kate Watters Conor McDermottroe as Martin Watters Dermot Murphy as Tom Watters Roisin Scully as Carole O'Reilly Amy Molloy as Moya Shine Brian Leyden as Priest Gina Costigan as Sister Jason Matthewson as Declan O'Reilly
Reception The film received a mixed review. RTÉ's Alan Corr noted that while the film features strong performances, particularly from Jane McGrath as Alice and Killian Scott as Jimmy, it "never really shifts out of second gear." Corr highlighted the film's attempt to intertwine a forbidden romance with broader themes of economic decline and corruption but felt it lacked visual appeal, stating that "there is not much to recommend visually about Black Ice."
Awards YearAssociation CategoryNomineeResult Ref. 2013 Dublin International Film Festival Best Irish Feature Film Johnny Gogan 2013 Galway Film Fleadh Best Irish Feature Film Johnny Gogan 2013 Dublin Film Critics Circle Award Best Irish Film Johnny Gogan 2014 Irish Film & Television Academy Best Actress Jane McGrath
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