A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton(1971)

A Week in the Life of Martin Cluxton is a 1971 Irish social realist film that blends professional actors with non-professionals in a gritty Dublin setting. After years confined to an industrial school, Martin Cluxton returns home only to face deep prejudice and scarce work prospects. Directed by Brian MacLochlainn and co-written by MacLochlainn and Caoimhín Ó Marcaigh, the film draws on real stories to capture the struggles of institutional survivors navigating 1970s Ireland. Shot on location and broadcast on RTÉ, it features a jazz score by Louis Stewart. The film stands as a rare and unflinching portrait of Irish working-class life during the era.