The Cinematheque

Ireland

“Writer-director Steven McKenna’s warm character-driven story is served well by a strong cast and by Jaro Waldeck’s skillful cinematography, elevating the film beyond its micro budget.”

Irish Film Institute

A rock star that never was is at the heart of Steven McKenna’s lived-in character study, which draws inspiration from the orbit of the director’s musician father, a member of the Dublin band Shaine whose minor hit ​“Dreamtown” affords the film its title. Leather-clad barfly Mickey Richards (Anthony Murphy) is an over-the-hill rocker still clinging to his younger self and bygone brushes with near-fame. His adult son Alan (Cian Hyland), meanwhile, has staked out his own career in music, a point of tension in the already tarnished relationship between the two. Desperate for connection but unwilling to cede his dreams to the next generation, Mickey must face up to his failures—as a musician, as a father—if he wants to keep Alan in his life.

In English

Streaming
December 1 (Sunday) through
December 15 (Sunday)

To stream this film:
Follow this link to the virtual platform.
Purchase a ticket for $12 (plus tax) or purchase a multi-film pass (details below). 

Once rented, you will have until December 15 to start the film. After the film is started, you will have 72 hours to finish watching it.

If you are having technical issues with the stream, please click here.
You can also contact EUFF directly by emailing info@​euffonline.​ca.

This film is available to stream in Canada only. 

Five Virtual Film Bundle: $50 (plus tax)
Online Festival Pass: $100 (plus tax) 

Please note: Tickets to in-person screenings do not include access to online EUFF offerings, nor vice versa.