As "Mean Girls" turns 21 this year, the Plastics are getting an Irish makeover!
"Cailíní Gránna," a hilarious Irish-language parody produced by Mumbro Top, brings Tina Fey’s cult classic "Mean Girls" into the world of Gaeilge, complete with Irishified characters, local pop culture nods, and a vibrant, diverse cast.
Created for Seachtain na Gaeilge, the international festival celebrating Ireland’s native language, this fresh take on the beloved teen comedy proves that the Irish language is totally fetch - sorry, so réchúiseach!
"Cailíní Gránna" ("Mean Girls" in Irish) reimagines Tina Fey's beloved comedy -originally adapted from Rosalind Wiseman's book "Queen Bees and Wannabes" - with Irishified characters and localized pop culture moments. The short film serves as both a tribute to the enduring influence of "Mean Girls" and a showcase for the vibrancy of the Irish language.
Featuring queer creatives, this project brings together an impressively diverse cast representing the Irish language across Ireland - including Sligo, Wexford, Galway, Laois, Cork, Dublin, Tipperary, Clare, Kilkenny, Mayo, Donegal, and Kerry - as well as international talent from Poland and Brazil.
The ensemble cast includes Megan O'Malley, Rebecca Fisher, Eilís Carey, Conrad Jones-Brangan, Caitríona Ní Dhomhnaill, Ciarán Darcy, Eoin P. Ó Murchú, Máire Ní Shúilleabháin, Colm Mac Gearailt, Sinéad Ní Uallacháin, Ciara Ryan, Declan Gillen, Jacek Snochowski, Karol Szarek, Shane Fallon, Hugh Carr, Silvia Regina José da Silva, Cate Ryan, Éadie Long, Liam Walsh, Órla Nic Con na Búille, Seoirsín Bashford, and Niamh O Hea.
Behind the scenes, the project benefits from the talents of Jacek Snochowski (cinematography), Rosie O'Shea (editing), and Hilary Bowen-Walsh, who served as writer, director, producer, and designer.
"Cailíní Gránna" is a celebration of both Irish language and brings a fresh yet specific perspective this the most quotable of comedies... so fetch!
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