Cillian Murphy on returning to Ireland for The Quiet Girl

The Peaky Blinders star talks about his new film, the importance of telling Irish stories, and why he's so proud of The Quiet Girl

Cillian Murphy is one of Ireland's most successful actors, having starred in films such as 28 Days Later, Inception, and Dunkirk. He's also well-known for his role as Tommy Shelby in the hit TV series Peaky Blinders.

Murphy's latest film is The Quiet Girl, a critically acclaimed drama about a young girl who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in rural Ireland. Murphy plays the uncle, and he gives a typically nuanced and powerful performance.

In a recent interview, Murphy spoke about his reasons for wanting to make The Quiet Girl. "I hadn't made a film in Ireland or an Irish story for a really long time," he said. "And I was just really drawn to the script. It's a beautiful story, and it's a very Irish story. It's about family, and community, and the importance of tradition.

Murphy also praised the film's director, Colm Bairéad. "Colm is a wonderful director," he said. "He's got a really gentle touch, and he's able to get great performances from his actors. He's also very passionate about Irish culture, and he wanted to make a film that would be authentic and true to the Irish experience.

The Quiet Girl has been a critical and commercial success, and it has been nominated for several awards, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. Murphy is proud of the film, and he believes that it is an important story to tell. "I think it's a film that will stay with people long after they've seen it," he said. "It's a film that will make you think about your own family, and your own community. And it's a film that will make you appreciate the beauty of Ireland.