Over an extraordinary acting career spanning decades, Stephen Rea has shown himself to be a versatile, prolific and mercurial talent. With unprecedented access to an internationally renowned creative figure, this intimate documentary explores the development of his radical outlook through the actor’s life and work.
“Stephen Rea: The Fire in Me Now” follows the veteran star as he rehearses Beckett’s legendary play “Krapp’s Last Tape” in Dublin, playing opposite his younger self with audio tapes he recorded over a decade ago. We see him in conversation with friends and collaborators including actor Sinéad Cusack, director Neil Jordan and activist Eamon McCann.
