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# Lenny Abrahamson

Last year
2022
Lenny Abrahamson on filming sex scenes: 'You'd never do a stunt scene without a stunt coordinator'
The director of the upcoming Conversations With Friends TV series on how he made the film – and those sex scenes.
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May 15th 2022, 9:30 AM
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Plaudits for Normal People continue the rise and rise of director Lenny Abrahamson
The first time we may have seen Abrahamson’s work on TV might not be what you expect.
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Jul 29th 2020, 6:30 PM
The Little Stranger: Lenny Abrahamson on the secret of directing a movie with a twist
Abrahamson’s follow-up to the all-conquering Room is a movie that defies characterisation.
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Sep 15th 2018, 11:45 AM
Sally Rooney's new novel is getting a TV adaption directed by Lenny Abrahamson
The series will debut on BBC Three.
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Aug 22nd 2018, 3:13 PM
Sally Rooney's Normal People to be adapted for BBC television
Lenny Abrahamson is set to direct the programme. Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman is also to co-produce a TV series based on Cecelia Ahern’s book Roar.
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Aug 22nd 2018, 10:33 AM
Domhnall Gleeson and Lenny Abrahamson reunite for upcoming Gothic horror film
‘How innocent you are…’
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Jun 12th 2018, 6:05 PM
The little lad from Room inspired a gorgeous Instagram post from Brie Larson
“We were generous and patient with each other. We laughed a lot, especially when it was hard.”
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Mar 23rd 2016, 3:41 PM
18 times Jacob Tremblay was the stand out winner at last night's Oscars
And the Oscar for the cutest yoke ever goes to…
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Feb 29th 2016, 10:48 AM
Brie Larson was the most perfect Oscar winner for Room last night
She was the very picture of excitement, poise, and Jacob T’s best friend.
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Feb 29th 2016, 7:49 AM
Could Ireland win an Oscar tonight?
We have nine nominees in the running.
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Feb 28th 2016, 9:45 PM
8 reasons why Lenny Abrahamson HAS to win the Oscar for Ireland
We’re all behind ya.
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Feb 28th 2016, 1:00 PM
The little boy from Room just destroyed hearts (and the dancefloor) at the Critics' Choice Awards
Look at the little size of him.
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Jan 18th 2016, 7:33 AM
"It's beyond all our wildest dreams": Landmark day for Irish cinema with nine Oscar nominations
The director of Room, Lenny Abrahamson, said he is “so delighted” with his nominations.
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Jan 14th 2016, 10:31 PM
Saoirse Ronan and Lenny Abrahamson lead an Irish sweep at the Oscar nominations
Michael Fassbender, Emma Donoghue and short film director Benjamin Cleary also got nods.
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Jan 14th 2016, 1:56 PM
This Irish director's film just scooped four Oscar nominations
Lenny Abrahamson talks to us about making the film Room, which has just scooped a number of Oscar nominations.
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Jan 14th 2016, 1:45 PM
No luck for the Irish, but here are all the Golden Globes winners
Brie Larson took home Best Actress for Lenny Abrahamson’s Room.
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Jan 11th 2016, 7:28 AM
An Irish filmmaker is turning one of this year's most acclaimed sports books into a movie
The film documents the story of bisexual boxer Emile Griffith.
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Nov 17th 2015, 6:58 PM
'A remarkable year': The Irish film industry is having a Hollywood moment
One insider says it is “a long time coming”.
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Oct 24th 2015, 6:00 PM
An Irish film inspired by the Josef Fritzl case has just been given a MAJOR Oscar boost
Room by Lenny Abrahamson won the top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Sep 21st 2015, 8:25 AM
This Irish film just picked up a very important award at the Toronto Film Festival
Previous winners include 12 Years A Slave and The King’s Speech. Eeek!
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Sep 21st 2015, 8:01 AM
There's a big-screen version of chilling Irish novel inspired by crimes of Josef Fritzl
And it looks like it’s going to be pretty special.
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Jul 31st 2015, 9:30 AM
'We all have to grow up a bit': It's Mrs Brown for Marriage Equality
Directed by Lenny Abrahamson.
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Apr 28th 2015, 11:08 AM
Michael Fassbender sang on Stephen Colbert's show last night
He was wearing the Frank head, just FYI.
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Aug 7th 2014, 10:00 PM
Tubridy mortified Michael Fassbender on the Late Late last night
Ghosts of actings past were flying everywhere.
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Apr 26th 2014, 10:02 AM
Freaky giant head hides Michael Fassbender's glorious beard in new trailer
Why would you want to conceal that wonderful beard?
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Mar 7th 2014, 9:58 AM
First clip from Abrahamson's Frank features Fassbender as you've never seen him before
Frank is premiering at the Sundance Film Festival tonight.
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Jan 17th 2014, 12:15 PM
Lenny Abrahamson to direct film adaptation of bestselling novel Room
Emma Donoghue’s novel Room was nominated for the Man Booker prize and has sold more than two and a half million copies.
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Sep 3rd 2013, 10:35 PM
Over 20 Irish films screening and selling at Cannes Film Festival
The Irish movers and shakers of the film industry are off to Cannes to promote Ireland’s movie-making talents.
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May 15th 2013, 7:46 PM
That's Michael Fassbender under that head...
It’s the first official picture from the set of Lenny Abrahamson’s new film.
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Jan 10th 2013, 10:40 AM
Interview: Why I set out to explore the dark side of South Dublin cliquey teens
Adam and Paul director Lenny Abrahamson’s latest movie, What Richard Did, looks at privileged kids in Dublin. He explains why.
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Oct 3rd 2012, 7:30 PM
Film adaptation of 'Bad Day in Blackrock' up for top award
‘What Richard Did’, the cinema version of Kevin Power’s book, has been positively received at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Sep 15th 2012, 8:15 AM