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Lenny Abrahamson to Direct Coming-of-Age Film in Dublin

2/16/2026

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Lenny Abrahamson will direct an untitled film set in Dublin's Jewish community during the late 1970s, featuring Tom Burke, Eve Hewson, and newcomer Shane Meagher.
Filming is scheduled to begin on March 2, 2024, under Element Pictures.
The film follows 12-year-old Davey as he navigates adolescence amid his parents' changing marriage.
Producers include Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, and Catherine Magee, with funding from Film4, High Frequency Entertainment, Screen Ireland, and RTÉ.
A24 will distribute the film in the U.S., while Elevation Pictures will handle distribution in Canada.

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Story summary

Lenny Abrahamson will direct an untitled film set in Dublin's Jewish community during the late 1970s, featuring Tom Burke, Eve Hewson, and newcomer Shane Meagher.
Filming is scheduled to begin on March 2, 2024, under Element Pictures.
The film follows 12-year-old Davey as he navigates adolescence amid his parents' changing marriage.
Producers include Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, and Catherine Magee, with funding from Film4, High Frequency Entertainment, Screen Ireland, and RTÉ.
A24 will distribute the film in the U.S., while Elevation Pictures will handle distribution in Canada.