JOSEPH POOLE

Now entering the submission process for international film festivals!

I am a French filmmaker who has lived in Ireland for eight years. My work focuses on rehabilitating microhistories through intergenerational memory transmission - a theme I explored in my previous documentary, Maria, which was screened at the Silk Road Film Festival. In my new project, I aim to uncover the forgotten story of Joseph Poole whose sacrifice helped shape Ireland's path to independence, and to connect the past to the present in both a personal and universal way.

The Legacy of Joseph Poole delves into the life of a young man from Dublin who became a key figure in the Irish struggle for independence. Through interviews with descendants and archival footage, this short documentary traces his involvement with the Fenians in the 1880s. Despite decades of tragedy and betrayal, Poole's legacy remains a testament to his unwavering fight for freedom.