Film Screening: 'Nothing Compares' & Live Q & A
HOSTS
"NOTHING COMPARES" IN COLLABORATION WITH TARA FILMS
We are delighted to welcome Eleanor Emptage, Producer and Co-Writer of 'Nothing Compares', to introduce the film and host a Q & A after the screening.
Please note this event will finish in time for England playing in the World Cup!
NOTHING COMPARES charts Sinéad OʼConnorʼs phenomenal rise to worldwide fame, and examines how she used her voice at the height of her stardom before her iconoclastic personality led to her exile from the pop mainstream. Focusing on Sinéad’s prophetic words and deeds from 1987 to 1993, the film presents an authored, richly cinematic portrait of this fearless artist through a contemporary feminist lens. This archive-led documentary features era-defining music videos and concert performances alongside previously unseen footage.
The film is underpinned by an interview with Sinéad, in which she reflects on events in her own words. Intimate first-hand contributor interviews add to the tapestry with insights from contemporary artists, musicians and social commentators introducing broader themes of Irish history, politics and global activism, while reflecting on Sinéad’s artistry, impact and legacy.
Eleanor Emptage is an award-winning producer and writer, and co-owner of Tara Films.
To date she has produced five feature documentaries including WESTWOOD: PUNK,
ICON, ACTIVIST (2018), NOTHING COMPARES (2022) and
BLUE ROAD - THE EDNA O’BRIEN STORY (2024). Her work has screened globally,
at festivals including Sundance, TIFF and Tribeca.
A Tara Films and Ard Mhacha Productions Co-Production in association with Field of Vision, Screen Ireland, BFI Doc Society Fund, ie:entertainment & Northern Ireland Screen.
Executive Producer & Additional Music John Reynolds
Executive Producers Charlotte Cook, Lesley McKimm, Lucy Pullin & Lisa Marie Russo
Original Score composed by Irene Buckley & Linda Buckley
Editor Mick Mahon
Produced by Eleanor Emptage & Michael Mallie
Directed by Kathryn Ferguson
Credits:
Cover page : Sinéad O’Connor photographed in 1992 as seen in Nothing Compares, directed by Kathryn Ferguson. Photo Credit: Kate Garner
Above:
Sinéad O’Connor photographed in 1988, as seen in Nothing Compares, directed by Kathryn Ferguson. Photo credit: Andrew Catlin.
Sinead O’Connor photographed in Dublin 1985 Photo credit:Colm Henry
Location
POST, Second Floor, Industrial House, Conway Street, BN3 3LW