Huge bonfires, made from wooden pallets and tires, are lit each July 12 in Northern Ireland to commemorate the Protestant victory at the Battle of the Boyne.
Synopsis
Huge bonfires, made from wooden pallets and tires, are lit each July 12 in Northern Ireland to commemorate the Protestant victory at the Battle of the Boyne.
Synopsis
On July 12 each year, large bonfires ignite across Northern Ireland as part of the Eleventh Night celebrations. These fires, constructed from wooden pallets, tires, and garbage, commemorate the Protestant victory in the 1690 Battle of the Boyne. Directed by Martin Bureau, the 2017 documentary "Bonfires" captures the contrasting meanings of these events. For Ulster Protestants, the bonfires symbolize identity and pride, while for many Catholics, they represent a source of division and humiliation. The film premiered at the Traces de vies documentary film festival in Clermont-Ferrand.
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Why Watch
- See the Eleventh Night celebrations in Northern Ireland.
- Meet director Martin Bureau and his unique perspective.
- Find out about the cultural significance of bonfires.
Did You Know
- The film won the Prix Farel for best short film in 2018.
- It was screened at multiple film festivals after its premiere in 2017.
- Bonfires received a Canadian Screen Award nomination in 2019.
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What is the title of the documentary directed by Martin Bureau?
The title of the documentary is Bonfires.
What event do the Eleventh Night celebrations commemorate?
The Eleventh Night celebrations commemorate the Protestant victory over Catholics in the Battle of the Boyne.
What award did Bonfires win in 2018?
In 2018, Bonfires won the Prix Farel for best short film at the Festival international du film à thématique religieuse in Neufchâtel, Switzerland.
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