Cillian Murphy’s words on women & children sparks praise while promoting 'Small Things Like These'

Cillian Murphy’s statement on the vulnerability of women and children under institutional power resonates with fans.

Acclaimed actor Cillian Murphy is earning widespread praise—not just for his onscreen work but for his poignant statement on the suffering of women and children under institutional power.

While promoting his upcoming film Small Things Like These, Murphy reflected on the harsh realities faced by women in Ireland's Magdalene Laundries, church-run institutions that operated for decades and subjected countless women to brutal treatment. “It’s always women and children that are the collateral damage when there’s absolute power, and that’s happening all over the world,” Murphy stated, a comment that quickly went viral, with fans applauding his insight.

 

"It's always women and children that are the collateral damage when there's absolute power & that's happening all over the world" He's so right!! pic.twitter.com/ufVAs7BUmp

— Kitty00 (@kittyatdawn) October 28, 2024

Murphy's new film, adapted from Claire Keegan’s novel, delves into this dark chapter of Irish history, exploring the story of a coal merchant who discovers the unsettling realities within a local laundry. His sensitive approach to the subject has further heightened anticipation for the film, drawing positive comparisons to Saoirse Ronan’s recent statements on gender-based violence. Social media users echoed Murphy’s sentiment, with one noting, “When politics infringe, it’s women and children who suffer most—this is a global truth.”

Murphy’s dedication to tackling complex social issues in Small Things Like These aligns with his commitment to meaningful storytelling, adding another layer to his celebrated career. The film, expected to offer a critical look at gendered power dynamics, premieres soon, promising to reignite conversations around historical and modern-day injustices faced by women and children.