It’s late November in a quiet little Irish town, and the expectations of the impending festive season are growing. Christmas trees are being bought, festive music turned up and presents scrambled for. It’s all getting very bright and loud, excessive and expensive. “
So this is Christmas takes us on a heartening and emotional journey with five ordinary characters as they navigate personal dilemmas triggered by this overwhelming time of year. Amid their everyday lives and struggles, we discover stories of extraordinary resilience and humble bravery. The story is brought to life in a creative documentary form, where characters’ lives interweave with a colourful tapestry of Christmas scenes. Beyond the façade of tinsel and celebration, the film explores the deeper complexities that emerge when expectations collide with reality. What transpires is an important social commentary, filled with humour yet tinged with tragedy that will leave audiences questioning the true meaning of Christmas
The screening will take place in the Lighthouse Cinema on Thursday November 16 at 6.45pm. The film will be followed by a Q&A with a mulled wine and mince pie reception. So this is Christmas is on general release from Friday November 17.
To enter our competition for tickets, please mail competitions@totallydublin.ie with ‘STIC’ in the header and by answering the question, ‘Who is the director of So this is Christmas‘? Closing date for entry is Friday November 10.
