An observational documentary set in post-conflict Belfast’s Ardoyne, where a marginalized, working-class community has for generations been plagued by poverty, drugs, and guns. This film charts the dream of Headmaster Kevin McArevey and his dedicated, visionary team illustrating how critical thinking and pastoral care can empower and encourage children to see beyond the boundaries and limitations of their own community. We see how philosophy can encourage them to question the mythologies of war and of violence, and sometimes challenge the narratives their parents, peers, and socio-economic group would dictate.
Young Plato
Young Plato
European Premiere

Screening Schedule
No scheduled screenings. |
Available at the Agora Market. |
- Direction: Neasa Ní Chianáin, Declan McGrath
- Script: Neasa Ní Chianáin, Etienne Essery, Declan McGrath
- Cinematography: Neasa Ní Chianáin
- Editing: Philippe Ravoet
- Sound: Reto Stamm, Frédéric Hamelin
- Music: David Poltrock
- Production: Solisiu Films
- Producers: David Rane
- Co-production: Aisling Productions, Clin d’Oeil Films, Zadig Productions
- Co-producers: Declan McGrath, Hanne Phlypo, Jackie Doyle, Céline Nusse
- Format: DCP
- Color: Color
- Production Country: UK, Ireland, France, Belgium
- Production Year: 2021
- Duration: 52΄
- Contact: Autlook Filmsales
Neasa Ní Chianáin
Filmography
2004 Frak Ned & Busy Lizzie
2007 Fairytale of Katmandu
2014 The Stranger
2016 School Life
2021 Young Plato
2007 Fairytale of Katmandu
2014 The Stranger
2016 School Life
2021 Young Plato
Declan McGrath
Filmography
2018 Lomax in Éirinn
2018 Tír Eoghain: The Unbreakable Bond
2019 Stephen: My Fight for Life
2021 Young Plato
2018 Tír Eoghain: The Unbreakable Bond
2019 Stephen: My Fight for Life
2021 Young Plato