His & Hers, Ken Wardrop's acclaimed documentary, is enjoying good word of mouth.

It has emerged that the film, a documentary focused on women from the Irish midlands, managed the impressive and highly unusual feat of increasing its takings in its second week on release. It also received an endorsement from Michael Moore.

“One of the most moving and original films I’ve seen this year,” the burly film-maker raved. “In a summer of tired and stale movies from Hollywood,

His & Hers

is a breath of fresh air blowing in from the midlands of Ireland.”