[film] The Wind that Shakes the Barley
| What | Diss Film Society film |
|---|---|
| When |
15-January-2007 20:00
15-January-2007 22:00
15-January-2007 from 19:00 to 21:00 |
| Where | Park Hotel, Park St. |
| Contact Name | Brian Guthrie |
| Contact Email | info@dissfilmsociety.com |
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Winner of the Palm D'Or at the last Cannes Film Festival. See Internet Movie Database description.
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Ireland, 1920. Damien and Teddy are brothers. But while the latter is already the leader of a guerrilla squad fighting for the independence of his motherland, Damien, a medical student at University College, would rather finish his training at the London hospital where he has found a place. However, shortly before his departure, he happens to witness atrocities committed by the ferocious Black and Tans and finally decides to join the resistance group led by Teddy. The two brothers fight side by side until a truce is signed. Bur peace is short-lived and when England imposes a treaty regarded unfair by a part of the population war resumes, this time pitting Irishmen against Irishmen, brothers against brothers, Teddy against Damien...


