Murphy vs Christmas

Wed 8 July | 13:00 | Pálás Screen 1

2026 | Ireland | 81’ | World Premiere

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Murphy Vs Christmas is a darkly satirical yet heartfelt drama set in contemporary Dublin. When avant-garde artist Eoin Murphy tells his six-year-old daughter that Santa Claus isn’t real, her distress sparks controversy. Outraged by a teacher’s attempt to preserve the myth, Eoin launches a public campaign, triggering backlash and a failed court battle that leaves him facing prison. As his crusade isolates him from family and society, he is forced to question whether truth alone is enough.  

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Satire

Director/Writer: Alex Fegan
Producers: Alex Fegan, Johnny Elliott, John Connors
Cast: Johnny Elliott, John Connors, Tania Notaro, Fernanda Bastos, Maisy Crowley

Satire