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200490 min0documentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

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Imagining Ulysses

200490 min0documentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Eighteen distinct episodes present James Joyce's Ulysses, narrated by Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker and featuring Patrick Bergin as Joyce.

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Hilary Fennell,

Neasa Hardiman,

Dearbhla Walsh,

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Eighteen distinct episodes present James Joyce's Ulysses, narrated by Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker and featuring Patrick Bergin as Joyce.

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Hilary Fennelldirector

Neasa Hardiman

Neasa Hardimandirector

Dearbhla Walsh

Dearbhla Walshdirector

Shimmy Marcus

Shimmy Marcusdirector

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Antonia Campbell-Hughescast

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James Joyce's Ulysses unfolds in 18 episodes, each with its own theme and style. Narrated by Brenda Fricker, the documentary features Patrick Bergin voicing Joyce. It presents the narrative and characters of Joyce's work in a creative format. Directed by Hilary Fennell, the film aims to make Ulysses accessible to a wider audience. Released in 2004, it runs for 90 minutes and was produced in Ireland.

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