WAR OF THE BUTTONS (1994)

Directed by - John Roberts

Written by - Colin Welland (based on an earlier screenplay by Yves Robert and a novel by Louis Pergaud)

Starring - Gregg Fitzgerald, Gerard Kearney, Darragh Naughton

"The children of two small rival Irish villages fight each other off and take each other’s buttons as prizes. Based on an interesting idea, this film has its charm and is of interest considering its examination of cultural context. Nevertheless, it’s also true that the target audience is a bit sketchy and it’s hard to say whether the film’s characters can truly connect with the audience."

Comedy, UK/France/Japan