“And then this oppressive atmosphere in the town and the control that the Church exerts over the whole of society. “Small Things Like These” may appear to be a small, quiet film, especially when compared to Murphy’s Oscar-winning blockbuster “Oppenheimer,” but the film’s hero is on an epic moral journey. Despite having the feel of a period movie, this Irish story has not yet been consigned to the past. This is the first film for Murphy’s production company, “Big Things” and is executive produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. “Small Things Like These” releases in theaters in the US on Friday and is already out in cinemas in the UK.

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Persons: Cillian Murphy, Oscar winner’s, Yvonne McGuinness, Murphy, Claire Keegan’s Booker, Ireland’s Magdalene laundries, “, didn’t, Enda Walsh, Peaky, Tim Mielants, ” Murphy, Bill Furlong, Enda Bowe, Furlong, Bill, Emily Watson, Murphy’s Oscar, “ Oppenheimer, ”, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Organizations: CNN, Catholic Church, Lionsgate, Ireland, Roman Catholic Church Locations: Ireland’s, Northern Ireland