The Road to Partition movie poster

The Road to Partition

May 27, 2021 1h 58m

Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Road to Partition is a feature film. directed by Brian Henry Martin.

Starring Michelle Fairley, Piers Brendon, and Professor Graham Walker

Synopsis

On the 22nd June 1921, King George V and Queen Mary arrived in Belfast for the official opening of the first Northern Ireland parliament. Fearful for their lives, they had come to a city scarred by bitter sectarian violence. The King’s visit to Belfast was the culmination of three centuries of history – and three years of political brinkmanship and brutal communal violence. The occasion marked the creation of the new state of Northern Ireland. A line had been drawn on the map – a new border that separated the north and south of the island. One hundred years on, this is the story of the dramatic events that led to the partition of Ireland - one that continues to reverberate to the present day and to dominate relationships between the islands of Britain and Ireland. (BBC Genome)

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 27, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 1h 58m 118 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC Northern Ireland
  • DoubleBand Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Road to Partition about?

On the 22nd June 1921, King George V and Queen Mary arrived in Belfast for the official opening of the first Northern Ireland parliament. Fearful for their lives, they had come to a city scarred by...

Who directed The Road to Partition?

The Road to Partition was directed by Brian Henry Martin.

How long is The Road to Partition?

The Road to Partition has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).

When was The Road to Partition released?

The Road to Partition was released on May 27, 2021 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Road to Partition?

The main cast of The Road to Partition includes Michelle Fairley, Piers Brendon, Professor Graham Walker, Diarmaid Ferriter, Roy Foster.