I Am Ireland

I Am Ireland

1959
1h 28m
5.8

5.8/10

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Overview

Inspired by Patrick Pearse’s poem Mise Éire (“I Am Ireland”), this documentary assembles archival footage from across Europe to trace the rise of Irish nationalism from the 1890s through the 1916 Easter Rising. Directed by George Morrison, the film chronicles key figures and events of the independence movement, with Irish-language narration and a score by Seán Ó Riada.

Status: Released

Language: GA

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Production Information

Production Countries
Ireland
Spoken Languages
Irish

Quick Facts

Original Title Mise Éire
Release Date September 1, 1959
Status Released
Language GA
IMDb ID tt1281853

Cast

Liam Budhlaeir
Liam Budhlaeir

Narrator

Padraig O'Raghallaigh
Padraig O'Raghallaigh

Narrator

Key Crew

George Morrison
Director
Sean MacReamoinn
Writer