Ways of Disappearing is a groundbreaking new opera-film project which sets a creative retelling of the myth of Orpheus’ descent into the underworld against the backdrop of the Irish North/South border during the Troubles.

Merging nuanced characterisation and stark drama with operatic magical realism, this film draws out a narrative of secrecy and betrayal through the curious, imaginative eyes of a child who wanders from home in search for her ’disappeared’ older brother. The project is a collaboration between Straymaker, Once Off Productions and Little Rose Films. It is being developed through 2022/23, with a release planned for Spring 2024.