The Stranger
Originally released in 2014. The Stranger is a feature film. directed by Neasa Ní Chianáin. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
When we are gone, what do people remember of us? Neal MacGregor, an English artist, died alone, prematurely, aged 44, in a stone hen-house that he couldn’t stand up in, where he lived without water, electricity or heating on a remote island. The Gaelic-speaking islanders on the rapidly depopulating island, knew little of Neal during the 8 years he lived there. Who was this Stranger? Was he a British spy recording IRA gun-running routes, as some islanders thought? Was he trying to take control of the island? Was he crazy, as others thought? Or was he just seeking solitude? Neal left behind volumes of beautifully illustrated notebooks and secret diaries, and this beautiful enigmatic film pulls together the jigsaw of missing pieces, and sensitively paints a portrait of a man, living on the edge, physically and mentally, and the insular island community he lived amongst.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stranger about?
When we are gone, what do people remember of us? Neal MacGregor, an English artist, died alone, prematurely, aged 44, in a stone hen-house that he couldn’t stand up in, where he lived without wat...
Who directed The Stranger?
The Stranger was directed by Neasa Ní Chianáin.
How long is The Stranger?
The Stranger has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Stranger released?
The Stranger was released on May 22, 2014 in theaters.