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- Lauren Hannon
Lauren
Hannon
Common Ground
‘Common Ground’ provides a unique insight into the Irish kitchen table conversation; a moment that is relatable to us all and yet not truly treasured for the resource that it is. It is a chance to connect with the ones we love and to share with them our histories and experiences. Away from the distractions of the modern world, the kitchen table acts as a stage for friends and family to talk to one another.
Members of my own family discuss their lives living in rural Ireland. From bogs, backyard poultry and family farms, these stories echo each other. Though some things have changed, not everything has. As generations grow up, they pass on ways of living that bend to the current times. This film acts not only as a digital time capsule for me and my family, but for Irish people as a whole. Continuing to ask questions and being curious will only further our understanding of how Ireland used to be, how things have changed and how things can change in the future.