I Am Ireland (1959)

09/01/1959 (IE) • Documentary, History • 1h 28m

Overview

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.

I Am Ireland (1959)

09/01/1959 (IE) • 1h 28m

Documentary, History

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Narrator

Padraig O'Raghallaigh

Narrator

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Status

Released

Original Language

Irish

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

dublin, ireland

ireland

irish easter rebellion (1916)

newsreel footage

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