Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle (2007)

Director:

Simon Miller

Writers:

Joanne Cockwell (writer)
Iain Finlay MacLeod (writer)

Release Date:

5 October 2007 (UK)

Genre:

Drama | Family

Plot:

Làn fhìrinn na sgeòil. The truth is in the story. When a young man, Angus, visits his dying Grandfather...

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Aonghas Padruig Caimbeul	...	Seanair
Padruig Moireasdan	...	Aonhgas - aged 7
Crisdean Domhnallach	...	Donnchadh - aged 9
Winnie Brook Young	...	Mairi - age 11
Dolina MacLennan	...	Grandmother
Coll Domhnallach	...	Aonghas - age 20
Daibhidh Walker	...	Eardsaidh
Aonghas MacDhomhnaill	...	Am Mac Bu Shine
Annie NicLeoid	...	Ciara Gunnach
Martainn Mac an t-Saoir	...	Athair Ciara
Toby Robertson	...	An Diuc
Scott Handy	...	Patrick Loch
Vidal Sancho	...	Spainnteach
Iain MacRae	...	Domhnallach
Calum MacFhionghain	...	An Draoidh

Runtime:

UK:100 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English | Scottish Gaelic | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Filming Locations:

Eilean Iarmain, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

Company:

Young Films

Trivia:

The word 'seachd' is Gaelic for 'seven'. The film itself portrays seven different stories (counting Angus/Aonghas own story).

Movie Connections:

References Local Hero (1983)

A must-see for Scot-ophiles everywhere

An angry boy who has tragically lost his parents is looked after by his grandfather. Together they find common ground in the Gaelic folk tales which have been passed down orally from generation to generation of islanders. Although tragic episodes, such as the Highland clearances, feature in the stories, there is a surprising amount of humour and gaiety in them. It's all filmed in Skye, so there is a double dose of beauty. The mountain scenery is breathtaking, and it's a rare chance to hear Scottish Gaelic spoken. I'm English, so I had to read the subtitles, but the sound of spoken Gaelic is nonetheless wonderful. The performances are just what you would expect from carefully chosen non-actors - in other words, you are watching the real thing - people who care deeply about Gaelic folklore and history. The Gaelic community, especially on Skye, worked innumerable minor miracles to make this film. Anyone who has the slightest interest in Gaelic, folk history, folk music, oral culture, Scotland, British history, multi-culturalism or social justice should go and see this film.