THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY
Ireland 1920: workers from field and country unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless “Black and Tan” squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland’s bid for independence.
Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom.
As the freedom fighters’ bold tactics bring the British to breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families who fought side by side, find themselves pitted against one another as sworn enemies, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test.
Year of production: 2006
Country: United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain
Duration: 124 minutes
Credits
- Ken LOACH Director
- Paul LAVERTY Screenplay
- Barry ACKROYD Cinematography
- Fergus CLEGG Production Design
- George FENTON Music
- Jonathan MORRIS Editing
Casting
- Liam CUNNINGHAM Dan
- Orla FITZGERALD Sinead
- Pádraic DELANEY Teddy
- Cillian MURPHY Damien
Images
Contacts
Secondary Production
- TORNASOL Spain
Secondary Production
- ELEMENT FILMS Ireland
Secondary Production
- BIM DISTRIBUZIONE Italy
Secondary Production
- EMC Germany