The Wind That Shakes the Barley
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- War
In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a 2006 drama film set during Ireland's War of Independence in the 1920s. The film follows a young doctor who abandons his plans to work in London and joins the Irish Republican Army alongside his brother, only to find their bond tested by the political upheaval of the era. It's a powerful exploration of brotherhood, idealism, and the cost of conflict.
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Cillian MurphyDamien
Pádraic DelaneyTeddy
Liam CunninghamDan
Orla FitzgeraldSinead- Mary O'RiordanPeggy
- Mary MurphyBernadette
- Laurence BarryMicheail
Damien KearneyFinbar
Frank BourkeLeo- Myles HorganRory
- Martin LuceyCongo
Aidan O'HareSteady Boy
Shane CaseyKevin- John CreanChris
- Máirtín de CógáinSean
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When was The Wind That Shakes the Barley released?
The film was released on June 23, 2006.
What is the movie about?
The film follows young doctor Damien O'Donovan who abandons his plans to move to London and instead joins the Irish Republican Army with his brother Teddy during the 1920s Irish War of Independence. Political events gradually drive a wedge between the brothers.
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As a 2006 film, The Wind That Shakes the Barley is available through various streaming platforms, rental services, and physical media. Check your local streaming services or rental options for current availability.
What genres does this film belong to?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a drama and war film that examines both personal relationships and the broader historical conflict of 1920s Ireland.
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