The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006)
In 1920 Ireland, the ordinary people of the land unite to form volunteer guerilla armies to face the ruthless Black and Tan squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland's bid for genuine independence. As the freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British to breaking point, a treaty is declared. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and men who have fought side by side, now find themselves pitted against one another as enemies, in disagreement about the treaty signed with Britain. Some say it's not real freedom for the Irish, while others see it as a start.
Primary Title
- The Wind that Shakes the Barley
Date Broadcast
- Monday 30 April 2012
Release Year
- 2006
Start Time
- 08 : 30
Finish Time
- 10 : 31
Duration
- 121:00
Channel
- Rialto Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- In 1920 Ireland, the ordinary people of the land unite to form volunteer guerilla armies to face the ruthless Black and Tan squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland's bid for genuine independence. As the freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British to breaking point, a treaty is declared. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and men who have fought side by side, now find themselves pitted against one another as enemies, in disagreement about the treaty signed with Britain. Some say it's not real freedom for the Irish, while others see it as a start.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Irish
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Ireland--History--Civil War, 1922-1923--Drama
- Ireland--History--Autonomy and independence movements--Drama
- Feature films--Ireland
- Ireland--History--1910-1921--Drama
- Feature films--Great Britain
Genres
- Historical drama
- War
Contributors
- Ken Loach (Director)
- Paul Laverty (Screenplay)
- Rebecca O'Brien (Producer)
- Cillian Murphy (Actor)
- Pádraic Delaney (Actor)
- Liam Cunningham (Actor)
- Orla Fitzgerald (Actor)
- George Fenton (Composer)
- Barry Ackroyd (Cinematographer)
- Sixteen Films (Production Unit)
- Matador Pictures (Production Unit)
- UK Film Council (Funder)
- Bórd Scannán na hÉireann (Funder)
Subjects
- Ireland--History--Civil War, 1922-1923--Drama
- Ireland--History--Autonomy and independence movements--Drama
- Feature films--Ireland
- Ireland--History--1910-1921--Drama
- Feature films--Great Britain