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199551 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Film History Historical Events

Irish Cinema: Ourselves Alone?

199551 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Neil Jordan and Jim Sheridan highlight the evolution of Irish cinema in the 1990s, linking it to historical events like the Troubles and the Celtic Tiger.

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Donald Taylor Black

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Neil Jordan and Jim Sheridan highlight the evolution of Irish cinema in the 1990s, linking it to historical events like the Troubles and the Celtic Tiger.

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Donald Taylor Blackdirector

Kevin Rockettwriter

Gabriel Byrne

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Neil Jordan and Jim Sheridan are among the key figures in the evolution of Irish cinema during the 1990s. "Irish Cinema: Ourselves Alone?" traces the development of the Irish film industry over the past century. It connects significant historical events, including the Troubles and the Celtic Tiger, to changes in filmmaking. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary illustrates how films have reflected and influenced national identity in Ireland.

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