Rose Plays Julie -

(2019) is a dark, psychological thriller by Irish filmmaking duo Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor (collectively known as Desperate Optimists). The "piece" centers on the fluid and often treacherous nature of identity, using the metaphor of acting to explore trauma and revenge. Core Narrative & Theme

The story follows (Ann Skelly), a veterinary student who was adopted as a baby. Her obsession with her origin leads her to seek out her biological mother, Ellen (Orla Brady), a successful actress living in London. Rose Plays Julie: the dissection of a scene - BFI Rose Plays Julie