The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Inspired by Patrick Pearse’s poem Mise Éire (“I Am Ireland”), this documentary assembles archival footage from across Europe to trace the rise of Irish nationalism from the 1890s through the 1916 Easter Rising. Directed by George Morrison, the film chronicles key figures and events of the independence movement, with Irish-language narration and a score by Seán Ó Riada.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Sean MacReamoinnWriter
- George MorrisonDirector
Cast
- Liam BudhlaeirNarrator
- Padraig O'RaghallaighNarrator
Themes
dublin, irelandirelandirish easter rebellion (1916)newsreel footage