The wind that shakes the barley

The wind that shakes the barley

Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom in Ireland in 1920. As the Irish freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British to a breaking point, both side...

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Corporate Authors: Bord Scannán na hÉireann., BIM Distribuzione., EMC Produktion., Element Films (Firm), Film Coop (Firm), Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen GmbH., Matador Pictures (Firm), Pathé Distribution Limited., Regent Capital (Firm), Sixteen Films (Firm), TV3 (Ireland), Tornasol Films., UK Film Council., Genius Products, Inc.
Other Authors: O'Brien, Rebecca., Laverty, Paul (Screenwriter), Loach, Ken, 1936-, Murphy, Cillian, 1976-, Delaney, Pádraic (Actor), Cunningham, Liam., Kearney, Gerard (Actor), Ruane, William (Actor)
Language:English
Subjects:
Autonomy (Psychology) > Ireland > Drama.
Brothers > Ireland > Drama.
Peace treaties > Drama.
International obligations > Drama.
War films.
Ireland > History > War of Independence, 1919-1921 > Drama.
Ireland > History > Civil War, 1922-1923 > Drama.
Great Britain > History > 20th century > Drama.
Summary:Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom in Ireland in 1920. As the Irish freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British to a breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families who fought side by side find themselves pitted against one another, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (127 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD ; Region 1 ; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital.
Audience:Not rated.
Awards:Cannes Film Festival, 2006: Golden Palm - Best Film (Ken Loach).
Production Credits:Director of photography, Barry Ackroyd ; editor, Jonathan Morris ; music, George Fenton ; costume designer, Eimer Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh ; production designer, Fergus Clegg.
Published: Solana Beach, Calif. : Genius Products, [2007]
ISBN:1594446490
9781594446498
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