Take in the very latest in Film, Visit
the Kerry Scenery that inspired numerous Directors
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Films made in Kerry |
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The Wind That
Shakes The Barley -The turbulent period of the early 20th
century Ireland when ordinary men in Ireland united to form
volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless "Black and Tan",
British soldiers sent from Britain to block Ireland’s bid for
independence, until the declaration of a truce and the signature of
the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921. The heroes are doctor-to be Damien
O’Donovan (played by Cillian Murphy), and his elder brother Teddy (Padraic
Delaney). Damien at the beginning is reluctant to join the guerrilla
groups led by his brother, but is gradually convinced by the brutal
behavior of the Black and Tans and the torturing and killings of
many of his peers. A real idealist, he remains faithful to the cause
of total independence for Ireland defended by the IRA whereas his
brother, much more pragmatic, eventually enrolls with the Free
Staters, preferring a practical solution with the British to a
struggle for independence. The brothers’ different political views’
forces them to make a dramatic choice at the end. Shot on location
in Ireland’s Cork and Kerry for seven weeks. The train station
scenes were filmed in Killarney, Co.Kerry |
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Ryans Daughter- In 1970, Dingle was introduced to the world through the film Ryans
Daughter, and film fans from all over the world flock to
the small town every year Film details. In the 1990's, the town has gained fame in
the world of music, history, gastronomy, scenery and not
least it's friendly dolphin. Visit the Dingle area and see
the magnificent scenery - www.southwestireland.travel.ie for details on places to see in the area.
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The Dawn- (1938) Ireland's
first indigenous sound film. A War of Independence story
by enterprising garage owner Tom Cooper. Filmed in
Killarney, the scenery and splendor of Muckross House
& Gardens are worth investigating. Contact www.muckross-house.ie to
see for yourself the beauty of this setting. The surrounding
National Park (www.killarney.ie/nationalpark/index.htm)
is well worth a visit.
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The Playboy of the Western World (1962) – Filmed on the Dingle Peninsula, on Inch Strand. A comedy,
starring Gary Raymond and Siobhan McKenna. Christy Mahon
finds shelter from Pegeen Mike, an innkeeper, when he
arrives unexpectedly in a small Mayo village. Pegeen takes
a shine to Christy and when his tale of self-defence against
his violent father spreads throughout the community, hero
status is conferred on the man |
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Excalibur (1981) – Directed by John Boorman, starring Gabriel
Byrne, Liam Neeson, Nicol Williamson, Nigel Terry. A
gritty, realistic view of the rise to power of King Arthur,
the forbidden love of Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot and
the quest of the Knights of the Round Table for the Holy
Grail. |
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The Field
(1990) – Directed by Jim
Sheridan and written from a play by John B. Keane. The
story of a small farmer who believes he has a natural right
to the field which he has raised to fertility from bare
rock. He kills an American man who wants to pour concrete
on the field to gain access to the rich limestone mountain
above. Cast members include Richard Harris, John Hurt,
Brenda Fricker and Brendan Gleeson. |
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Most Important
(1998) – Two Kerry brothers,
Dan and Paudie O’Neill have a lifelong dream, to buy and
train a greyhound pup capable of winning the National
Championships. After years training various dogs with no
success, Dan eventually persuades his reluctant brother
Paudie to invest in purchasing another young greyhound which
they christen Most Important. As Most Important goes from
success to success on the Greyhound track, the men’s dreams
turn out differently than expected. |
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Far & away (1992) -Starring: Tom
Cruise, Nicole
Kidman Director: Ron
Howard , Film
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Synopsis: Hollywood-style,
feel-good saga of Irish immigrants in America.With its vivid
cinematography and the romantic sparks between lead actors,
this pleases fans of mainstream historical romances. Opening
scenes filmed in Dunquin, Dingle - well worth a visit.
Contact southwestireland.travel.ie/kerry for details on places to see in the area. |
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Kerry Film Festival,
Ireland
The Kerry Film Festival brings films & filmmakers from around the
globe to one of the world’s most beautiful locations. With a rich
and varied film history the delightfully scenic Kingdom of Kerry,
which is located on the scenic South West Coast of Ireland, has
starred in Oscar Winning classic films from David Lean’s Ryan’s
Daughter to Jim Sheridan’s The Field.
The main feature of the festival is a short film competition which
focuses on young filmmakers seeking exposure for their work. And
with a top prize of €5,000 for Best Director of a Short Film there’s
a lot for film makers to get excited about!
Past adjudicators of the Kerry Film Festival Short Film Competition
have included such luminaries as Mike Leigh, Jim Sheridan and
Gabriel Byrne. The festival recognises film as an important art
medium and provides a diverse range of quality film and has
screenings in Tralee, Listowel, Dingle, Valencia, Killarney and
Caherciveen making it a film festival for all of Kerry. For more
information or to download application forms please log onto www.kerryfilmfestival.com
email info@samhlaiocht.com or call +353 66 712 9934 |
Cinemas in Kerry - Omniplex cinemas are in Killarney and Tralee - for details contact 066-7123944
The Phoenix cinema in Dingle offers mainstream films at the
weekend and non mainstream every Tuesday night. For details
contact Phoenix Screen Entertainment - Dykegate lane Dingle,
Co. Kerry - 066-51222
Listowel has a single screen cinema, with daily screening,
for details contact Listowel Urban District Council, Aras an Phiarsaigh, Listowel, Co. Kerry - Tel: +353 068 21004 Fax: +353 068 22453 E-Mail: townclerk@listoweludc.ie |
