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B\u00e9al Feirste<\/i>, Northern Ireland September 23rd 2023 – Come Home Journal #33<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A reckoning of the journey (turas<\/em>) to tour Dancing Shadows <\/a>in Ireland, a retrospective of my film works as part of the Come Home<\/a> project.<\/p>\n

D\u00fan an doras<\/em> (shut the door)<\/p>\n

Oscail an doras<\/em> (open the door)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Belfast for my second screening at the Strand Art Centre<\/a> and with an invitation from the BBC to come into the studio, I’m aware of the lengths and people and support it has taken to get me here. And I realise my job as part of that is to be fabulous. Grateful and fabulous.<\/p>\n

The Strand is a jewel of art deco design from 1935 from a time when Belfast had over 40 picture palaces. It is now the last of its kind. Kinda like every woman I know over 40!<\/p>\n

It’s the day before. We do a tech run and sort out the installation and the little bugs that appear in different places at each screening. I get the tour of the building including out onto the roof they hope one day can be a bar. It overlooks the harbour and the shipbuilding that has shaped this area for many years. The building is reminiscent of a ship, with lights as portholes and windows for the bow. Delightfully run by a family and staff who treat the place as a child demanding constant attention, with so much love. We talk about bookings for the screening and those who have registered for the workshop and shape both to fit expectations of the community.<\/p>\n

Back at the hotel I prepare my list of items:<\/p>\n