I Am Ireland
Originally released in 1959. I Am Ireland is a documentary/history film. directed by George Morrison. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Liam Budhlaeir and Padraig O'Raghallaigh
Synopsis
Mise Éire ("I am Ireland") is a 1912 Irish-language poem by the Irish poet and Republican revolutionary leader Patrick Pearse. In the poem, Pearse personifies Ireland as an old woman whose glory is past and who has been sold by her children. The poem inspired this 1959 film of the same name by George Morrison. Here, Morrison painstakingly assembled historical footage of the events surrounding the 1916 Rising from archives across Europe and deals with key figures and events in Irish Nationalism between the 1890s and the 1910s. The narration is by Liam Budhlaeir and Padraig O'Raghallaigh and the musical score is by Seán Ó Riada.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
GA
Original language
Country
Ireland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- GA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Am Ireland about?
Mise Éire ("I am Ireland") is a 1912 Irish-language poem by the Irish poet and Republican revolutionary leader Patrick Pearse. In the poem, Pearse personifies Ireland as an old woman whose glory i...
Who directed I Am Ireland?
I Am Ireland was directed by George Morrison.
How long is I Am Ireland?
I Am Ireland has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was I Am Ireland released?
I Am Ireland was released on September 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Am Ireland?
The main cast of I Am Ireland includes Liam Budhlaeir, Padraig O'Raghallaigh.