Queer Portrayal in Contemporary Irish Cinema

Conclusions and The Future

The films covered so far each represent queer identities examined in contemporary cinema. I cited an instance in which queer a queer character was used in a film without exploring how his sexual identity fit into the world, being used only as a metaphor for marginalized status .Though queer portrayal has become more modernized, it also has its accompanying setbacks. Goldfish Memory , for example, explores the fluidity of sexuality, but does within its own strict terms, while losing some its identity along the way. Thus far, each film does not explore what it means to be queer in Ireland. Similar to Rose's pamphlet, the films ignore the serious politics surrounding queer persons. The films could be attempting to portray a world where these politics do not exist, such as Goldfish Memory and Cowboys and Angels allowing characters to freely express alternative sexual orientation in public. I cited a public vote to decide the legality of gay marriage in Ireland, yet Goldfish Memory shows Angie and Rosie looking having a child and getting married, ignoring how the characters reached this point despite regulatory laws.

Part of what I stress when writing this site was its ability to be reviewed and expanded upon. The ability to freely change what is said here allows me to continue to form my argument as the site generates response and further research is pursued. Its openness allows for greater perspective on my part to respond to criticism and other developments. Though I may not be able to update this site in a timely manner, its presence as a centralized analysis of queer portrayal in Irish cinema may provoke the necessary discussion to what being queer in Ireland really means.