01-07-2025
Controversial Irish film Suit Hung. Tied Tongue debuts online
A controversial Irish film about two Dublin brothers who become radicalised and murder an Irish politician debuts today on new Irish streaming site
Hailed as "a masterclass in Guerrilla filmmaking", Suit Hung. Tied Tongue tells the story of Sean and Freddie Halpin, who lose their mother "through tragic and preventable circumstances" and turn against the Irish State, leading to a plot to brutally murder an Irish politician and share it online.
The trailer below is suitable for a mature audience
The fallout from their crimes brings national outrage, disgust and support.
The film stars actors Paul St Leger and Alex Eydt, alongside William Morgan (Dublin Crust) and Sadhbh Larkin Coyle (Communion).
Suit Hung. Tied Tongue, which was scored by Grammy nominee Dario Rodighiero, was screened at the Richard Harris Film Festival and won a nomination for Lead Role for Louth actor St Leger.
It also won Best Feature Film at the Underground Film Festival as well as being nominated for Best Feature film at The Louth International Film Festival.
It has also been nominated as Best Genre Film at The Vancouver Badass Film Festival.
The film is being released with a completely separate subtitled version on for foreign audiences and for people who might need help with understanding Irish accents.
"We filmed Suit Hung. Tied Tongue as a team effort of artistic collectivism," says Director Sau Dachi.
"The actors themselves filmed parts and pieces to camera to add to the guerrilla style of shooting. Alex Eydt, who plays one of the brothers, composed the eponymous poem Suit Hung. Tied Tongue, and wrote and sang My Darling Dear Mother.
"When we finished the film we knew we were on to something special. I'll be interested to see what emotions the film evokes in the general public towards the situations and opinions presented within the story."
Simon Maguire, MD of said: "It's a pleasure to showcase this extraordinary film on Eiretainment. Our goal with the platform is to showcase the best Irish talent and Suit Hung. Tied Tongue fits that bill perfectly. It will be our 7th online premiere since we launched at the end of 2024."
