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201880 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Historical Events

Citizen Lane

201880 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Hugh Lane's advocacy for access to the arts and his complex legacy within modern Ireland are explored through a documentary-drama hybrid directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan.

Historical Events

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Thaddeus O'Sullivan

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Hugh Lane's advocacy for access to the arts and his complex legacy within modern Ireland are explored through a documentary-drama hybrid directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan.

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Thaddeus O'Sullivan

Thaddeus O'Sullivandirector

Mark O'Halloran

Mark O'Halloranwriter

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor

Tom Vaughan-Lawlorcast

Michael Gambon

Michael Gamboncast

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Hugh Lane operated within the cultural sphere of modern Ireland. Lane, a complex figure, advocated for access to the arts while facing criticism for his frugality. He was recognized as a knight of the realm and engaged with nationalist ideas. The documentary-drama hybrid directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan presents various aspects of Lane's character and legacy. It details his impact on Irish culture and the contradictions that defined his life and work. The film runs for 80 minutes and was released in 2018.

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