But if you prefer to celebrate the patron saint of ireland more quietly on st. Two formats for 1916 the irish rebellion, both narrated by liam neeson. The rebellion of 1641 was a continuance of the war waged by the irish not only to defend their land, but to preserve the very existence of their race. On easter monday, april 24, 1916, a group of irish nationalists proclaimed the establishment of the irish republic and, along with some 1,600 followers, staged a rebellion against the british. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the easter rising would wring a moral victory from the jaws of. In celebration of the centennial of the 1916 easter rising, the keoughnaughton institute for irish studies has produced a documentary narrated by liam neeson 1916 the irish rebellion. A list of the latest irish rebellion films to watch in 2018 list flavorazor.
Irish governmentsponsored film alleging anticatholic housing discrimination in fintona, co. The british government made matters worse for itself by cracking down on those they suspected of sympathizing with the rebellion. This is a list of films in which the irish republican army, a faction thereof or a break away. The irish rebellion add to watchlist on easter monday 1916, the actions of a small group of poets, teachers, actors and workers would later inspire. The first 3 minutes of this film is voiceover with no moving images. The irish rebellion movie information cinema clock. An initiative of the keoughnaughton institute for irish studies at the university of notre dame, this documentary tells the story of the 1916 easter rising in a comprehensive way and, for the first time, places these events in their proper historical, political and cultural context as the precursor to an independent irish state and the. Wolfe tone, irish republican and rebel who sought to overthrow english rule in ireland and who led a french military force to ireland during the insurrection of 1798. Rebellion 2016 tvma 2 seasons tv dramas dublins violent easter rising of 1916 ignites a long and bloody conflict between british military forces and irish revolutionary fighters. The 20thcentury crisis the rising took place, on easter monday 1916, only about 1,000 men and women were actually engaged. Aug 16, 2016 with the able direction of outspoken socialist, ken loach, the film presents the irish rebellion as being as much a socialist rebellion as it was a nationalist rebellion and this is a theme that is all too often ignored in other films about the fight for irish independence. The commemorative drama begins with the outbreak of world war i. William devane, anne meara, richard mulligan, david groh, stephen joyce, judi rolin, william challee. To mark the 100th anniversary of irelands easter uprising, sundancetv gives us rebellion, a threepart miniseries, which sounds like a terrific idea.
Using archival narratives of the participants, together with contributions from academics from the. Narrated by liam neeson, this landmark documentary tells the dramatic story of the events that took place in dublin during easter week 1916, when a small group of irish rebels took on the might of. Truth more dramatic than this fiction gripping events and compelling characters define the easter rising. Feb 27, 2020 the easter rising was the beginning of the irish war for independence. As we near the 100year anniversary of irish independence, i feel it my duty as an irish filmmaker to complete the trilogy of movies about its decade of change 1912 1922. The story is told from the perspectives of a group of fictional characters who live through the political events of the 1916 easter rising. You need to be creative, keep an eye to detail, and occasionally. Finally, the legacy of the 1916 irish rebellion is analyzed and the question is explored how, still, it remains of significance to people worldwide.
The 19th century essentially began with ireland in rebellion, and ended with irish independence nearly within reach. The rebellion draws first blood on the day after easter, when militants storm government buildings in the. The tumultuous events that follow are seen through the eyes of a group of. The events that took place in dublin during easter week of 1916. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing 1916. I did detect a minor, humorous goof in the beginning of episode 2, at 01. In 2012, i accepted the challenge to make the first movie about the easter rebellion which led to a rebirth of the irish. From 1996 movie michael collins directed by neil jordan. Eiri amach 1798 was an uprising against british rule in ireland. The united irishmen, a republican revolutionary group influenced by the ideas of the american and french revolutions, were the main organising. Drunk irish people explain the 1916 easter rising duration. The son of a coach maker, tone studied law and was called to the irish bar 1789 but soon gave up his practice.
The rising will be the first motion picture to dramatise the heroic story of a revolution against the british empire that led to the creation of the irish republic. The young irelander rebellion was a failed irish nationalist uprising led by the young ireland movement, part of the wider revolutions of 1848 that affected most of europe. The movie focuses on a young british soldier played by jack oconnell who becomes separated from his unit during a bloody local riot. Contributors to the series will pose questions and analyze the significance of the events of easter week 1916both in ireland itself but also throughout the world. To many irish catholics it appeared that the executed rebels had made a blood sacrifice for irish independence. Rebellion 2016 tvma 2 seasons tv dramas dublins violent easter rising of 1916 ignites a long and bloody conflict between british military forces and irish revolutionary. Rebellion 2016 tvma 2 seasons irish tv shows dublins violent easter rising of 1916 ignites a long and bloody conflict between british military forces and irish revolutionary fighters. Most popular irish rebellion movies and tv shows imdb. Rebellion clearly aims to create a wide array of viewpoints on this tense period in irish history, but manages to sabotage itself regularly with questionable pacing and an ungainly bunch of under. The irish rebellion dvd,on easter monday 1916, a small group of irish rebels took on the might of the british empire. Rebellion 2016 tvma 2 seasons irish tv shows dublins violent easter rising of 1916 ignites a long and bloody conflict between british military forces and irish revolutionary. The rising was launched by irish republicans to end british rule in ireland and establish an independent irish republic while the united kingdom was fighting the first world war. In the shadow of world war i, ireland faces a fight all its own. On easter monday 1916, a small group of irish rebels took on the might of the british empire.
The irish rebellion 2016 directed by pat collins, ruan magan. This is a list of films in which the irish republican army, a faction thereof or a break away organisation whether real or fictional is portrayed either through its plot or by a main character. In 2012, i accepted the challenge to make the first movie about the easter rebellion which led to a rebirth of the irish spirit out of a dark wasteland. The united irishmen, a republican revolutionary group influenced by the ideas of the american and french revolutions, were the main organising force behind the rebellion, led by presbyterians angry at being shut out of power by the anglican establishment and joined by catholics, who made up. Narrated by liam neeson, this landmark documentary tells the. A definitive ranking of the top 10 best films about irish. As expectations of a short and glorious campaign are dashed, social stability is eroded, and irish nationalism comes to the fore. Read more about the award the documentary also received. Trapped in a volatile area of the city where catholic republicans and protestant loyalists live sidebyside, this soldiers story is as much about survival as the troubles itself. Uprising of 1798 the political turmoil in ireland that would mark the 19th century actually began in the 1790s, when a revolutionary organization, the united irishmen, began to organize.
Eiri amach 1798, also known as the united irishmen rebellion irish language. An irish radical william devane turns east coast bootlegger during prohibition. Barry obrien from the irish ecclesiastical record, 4th series, vol. As we near the centennial of irish independence, the rising will complete the trilogy of great. Jan 09, 2020 if the idea of going out and spending st. The story is told from the perspectives of a group of fictional characters who live through. Eiri amach na neireannach aontaithe, was an uprising against british rule in ireland lasting from may to september 1798. The rising film the irish film 100 years in the making. British authorities arrested approximately 3,500 irish, including 80 women. It took place on 29 july 1848 at farranrory, a small settlement about 4. Best irish movies on netflix irish films to stream on st.
Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the easter rising would soon win a moral victorywith their actions leading to the creation of an independent irish. Eiri amach na casca, also known as the easter rebellion, was an armed insurrection in ireland during easter week, april 1916. In this feature, we look at the best irish movies of all time, ranked in order of greatness. A definitive ranking of the top 10 best films about irish history. What is it that makes a movie great rather than just watchable. List of films featuring the irish republican army wikipedia. The documentary featuring a combination of rarely seen archival footage, new segments filmed on location worldwide, and interviews with leading international experts also uncovers the untold story of the central role irish americans played in the leadup to the rebellion.
Feb 17, 2011 the irish parliament was to be another casualty of the 1798 rebellion, while union was represented as the perfect answer to those separatists who had sought to pull ireland and britain apart. Home about cast press invest donate gallery contact. Directed by lance daly, the movie, which was handsomely staged and shot, provides some lively historical detail concerning the exploitation of irish catholics. Rebellion depicts fictional characters in dublin during the 1916 rising.
An elderly interviewee is shown saying, and there was fianna boys there with bikes. Ive played in england all my life and have been supported by irish communities there in a responsible and. The most recent film on our list, 2014s 71 is a fastpaced thriller set in belfast during the early years of the troubles era. March 17 brings green hats, parades, irish pride, and guinness. Latest irish rebellion films to watch in 2018 list. In celebration of the centennial of the 1916 easter rising, the keoughnaughton institute for irish studies has produced a documentary narrated by liam neeson 1916 the irish rebellion university of notre dame.
The series is a dramatisation of the events surrounding the. How do you find authentic places to shoot a period drama such as rebellion. I learned a bit about the irish rebellion i hadnt known previously. As we near the centennial of irish independence, the rising will complete the trilogy of great irish historic films. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the easter rising would soon win a moral victorywith their actions leading to the creation of an independent irish state and contributing to the eventual disintegration of the british empire. Dublins violent easter rising of 1916 ignites a long and bloody conflict between british military forces and irish revolutionary fighters. Rebellion is a five part serial drama about the birth of modern ireland. The united irishmen, a republican revolutionary group influenced by the ideas of the american and french revolutions, were the main organising force behind the rebellion. The easter rising was the beginning of the irish war for independence.
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