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Forever is Now
Forever is Now

Forever is Now

2026

Set between 2023 and 2025, this documentary follows Irish Green Party leader and Cabinet Minister Eamon Ryan during his final 18 months in government. Once buoyed by Europe’s Green wave, Ryan now faces waning public interest in climate issues as he advocates globally for renewable energy and climate justice for the Global South.

At home, he battles public resistance, political pressure, online abuse and far-right pushback while the Irish Greens implement one of Europe’s most ambitious climate plans.

Interwoven is his tender relationship with his autistic son, Tommy, reflecting his persistence, empathy, and belief that lasting change - whether in politics or family - requires patience and hope.

Credits

director Neasa Ní Chianáin
producer David Rane
co-producers Ilja Roomans, Hanne Phlypo
cinematographers Gregor Meerman NSC, Victor Horstink NSC
editor Philippe Ravoet
composer Alex Simu
sound design Mark Glynne & Olmo van Straalen
executive producer Niamh Fagan

FOREVER IS NOW is a Soilsiú Films production, in co-production with Docmakers & Clin D'Oeil Films, supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Netherlands Film Fund, The Netherlands Film Production Incentive, Eurimages, in co-production with Shelter Prod, VRT in Association with Taxshelter.be & ING The Tax Shelter The Federal Government of Belgium

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Forever is Now gaat in wereld premiere bij Dublin International Film Festival!

Forever is Now will have its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival!
23-02-2026

FOREVER IS NOW by Neasa Ní Chianáin will have its world premiere at the Dublin International… >> read more FOREVER IS NOW by Neasa Ní Chianáin will have its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival on the 25th of February!

Set between 2023 and 2025, this documentary follows Irish Green Party leader and Cabinet Minister Eamon Ryan during his final 18 months in government. Once buoyed by Europe’s Green wave, Ryan now faces waning public interest in climate issues as he advocates globally for renewable energy and climate justice for the Global South.

At home, he battles public resistance, political pressure, online abuse and far-right pushback while the Irish Greens implement one of Europe’s most ambitious climate plans.

Interwoven is his tender relationship with his autistic son, Tommy, reflecting his persistence, empathy, and belief that lasting change - whether in politics or family - requires patience and hope.

FOREVER IS NOW is a Soilsiú Films production, in co-production with Docmakers & Clin D'Oeil Films.

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