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| Survival of the Fastest | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical one-sheet poster | |
| Directed by | Kiran Acharya |
| Written by | Kiran Acharya |
| Produced by | Sara Gunn-Smith
Emma Mitchell |
| Starring | Joe McGuigan
Philly Byrne
Chris Williams
Domo Dixon
John 'JR' Roche |
| Cinematography | Kiran Acharya |
| Edited by | Kiran Acharya |
Production company | Quiet Child
Kinø Flekke
EEYO |
| Distributed by | Quiet Child |
Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom
Ireland |
| Language | English |
Gama Bomb – Survival Of The Fastest is a 2024 feature documentary with Irish thrash band Gama Bomb, following their emergence from lockdown in Newry, Northern Ireland, to tour in the UK, Europe, and perform at Hellfest, 'the Glastonbury of Heavy Metal'.
The film opened to a sold-out screening at Docs Ireland.[1], part of the Belfast Film Festival, followed by screenings in County Down and at the Irish Film Institute in Dublin.
The film was awarded 'Best Feature Documentary' at its British Premiere in Delapré Abbey as part of the Northampton Film Festival[2].
Production history and locations
[edit]The film was shot by Northern Irish filmmaker Kiran Acharya over three years, beginning in Newry, Northern Ireland when it appeared that lockdown restrictions in the UK and Ireland might be eased.
Focussing first of all on the band's return to the UK at Damnation Festival, the film also features dates in London, Norwich, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.
European dates include Emmen and Tilburg, with international footage from Tokyo before the pandemic, and a major performance in Clisson at Hellfest.
The band share stories of friendship and creativity in a mixture of verité and interviews in locations such as Derry, Eindhoven and the Hellfire Club on Montpelier Hill.
The film concludes with homecoming gigs in Belfast and Dublin, with reflections on their 20-year history in thrash metal and beginnings during the earliest days of Northern Ireland's peace process.
Critical reception
[edit]The film was well-received upon release in Ireland, with Sunniva O'Flynn of the Irish Film Institute describing the film as "A charming and unexpected documentary portrait" and "a joyous addition to the story of Irish punk."[3]
In an interview with director Kiran Acharya and Gama Bomb founding member Joe McGuigan, BBC broadcaster John Toal said the film "is not what you expect from a metal band"[4], while the Belfast Telegraph described it as "the most Northern Irish film ever to have existed"[5]
Irish Times chief film critic Donald Clarke reviewed the film enthusiastically, writing that the film is "A thumping yarn […] But it is also a touching study of middle-aged men managing complex lives."[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Lauren (2024-05-21). "Docs Ireland 2024 Programme Unveiled at Belfast Launch". Northern Ireland Screen. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "Northampton Film Festival 2025 - And the winners are …". Northampton Chronicle and Echo. 2025-04-01. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "IRISH FOCUS: GAMA BOMB - SURVIVAL OF THE FASTEST". Irish Film Institute. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "BBC Radio Ulster - Saturday with John Toal, Thrash Metal ,The Duncairn at 10, living with Allergies". BBC. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "Survival of the friendship: NI thrash metal band Gama Bomb prepare for premiere of documentary". 2024-06-15. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ "'Sometimes the reality is more Spinal Tap than Spinal Tap': Philly Byrne of Gama Bomb on band's new film". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2025-05-26.