Country: Ireland

Direction Jim Sheridan

Cast Daniel Day-Lewis · Emma Thompson · Pete Postlethwaite · John Lynch

Synopsis In the Name of the Father (1993) is a gripping drama based on the true story of Gerry Conlon, as detailed in his autobiography, 'Proved Innocent'. Directed by Jim Sheridan, the film delves into the life of Conlon, portrayed by...

Direction Kim Bartley · Donnacha O'Briain

Cast Hugo Chávez

Synopsis The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (TV) (2003) chronicles the tumultuous events surrounding the presidency of Hugo Chávez, who was elected in 1998 and became a charismatic and unpredictable figure, adored by Venezuela's working class and a formidable adversary to...

Direction Lenny Abrahamson

Cast Brie Larson · Jacob Tremblay · Joan Allen · William H. Macy

Synopsis Room (2015) follows the journey of a 5-year-old boy named Jack, who has spent his entire life confined to a single room. He perceives the objects and people within this space as the sole reality. However, his worldview is abruptly...

Direction Tomm Moore · Ross Stewart

Synopsis Wolfwalkers (2020) is set in a period filled with superstition and enchantment, where wolves are perceived as malevolent and nature is viewed as a force to be subdued. A young trainee hunter, Robyn, journeys to Ireland alongside her father, tasked...

Direction Tomm Moore

Synopsis Song of the Sea (2014) follows the adventure of the final Seal Child as she embarks on a voyage back to her homeland. After the vanishing of their mother, siblings Ben and Saoirse are relocated to their grandmother's residence in...

Direction Lenny Abrahamson · Hettie Macdonald

Cast Daisy Edgar-Jones · Paul Mescal · Sarah Greene · Olga Wehrly

Synopsis Normal People (TV Miniseries) (2020) follows the intricate and evolving relationship between Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell (Paul Mescal) as they journey through the complexities of young adulthood in the aftermath of the financial crisis in Ireland. This 12-episode series...

Direction Jim Sheridan

Cast Daniel Day-Lewis · Brenda Fricker · Ray McAnally · Fiona Shaw

Synopsis My Left Foot (1989) is a poignant tale set in the heart of Dublin, chronicling the life of Christy Brown (1932-1981), an Irishman born with cerebral palsy. Christy's unique condition allowed him to control only his left foot, a challenge...

Direction Michael Hirst · Ken Girotti · Ciaran Donnelly · Jeff Woolnough

Cast Travis Fimmel · Katheryn Winnick · Gustaf Skarsgård · Alexander Ludwig

Synopsis Vikings (TV Series) (2013) is a historical drama that spans six seasons and 89 episodes, chronicling the life of Ragnar Lothbrok, a legendary Viking hero. The show delves into the tales of Ragnar's Viking comrades and his family, as he...

Direction Nora Twomey

Synopsis The Breadwinner (2017) is an animated film inspired by the acclaimed novel by Deborah Ellis, which follows the journey of a resilient young girl who adopts a male disguise to support her family. This narrative is a poignant exploration of...

Direction Stuart Carolan · David Caffrey · Anthony Byrne

Cast Tom Vaughan-Lawlor · Killian Scott · Aoibhinn McGinnity · Charlie Murphy

Synopsis Love/Hate (TV Series) (2010) delves into the raw and unfiltered world of Dublin's criminal landscape, offering a stark and gripping portrayal of the city's underbelly. This intense drama series follows the lives of various characters entangled in the web of...

Direction Emer Reynolds

Cast Frank Drake · Carolyn Porco · John Casani · Lawrence Krauss

Synopsis The Farthest (2017) chronicles an extraordinary journey of human ingenuity and exploration. Over 12 billion miles from Earth, a small spacecraft is venturing beyond our Solar System, becoming the first human-made object to traverse the vast, uncharted expanse of deep...

Direction Brendan O'Carroll · Ben Kellett

Cast Brendan O'Carroll · Jennifer Gibney · Paddy Houlihan · Fiona O'Carroll

Synopsis Mrs. Brown's Boys (TV Series) (2011) is a hilarious television comedy that premiered in 2011 and continues to entertain audiences. The show features Brendan O'Carroll in the lead role as the boisterous and outspoken Irish matriarch, Agnes Brown. Agnes is...

Direction Julien Temple

Cast Joe Strummer · Steve Jones · Mick Jones · Terry Chimes

Synopsis Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007) delves into the multifaceted life of the iconic musician Joe Strummer, exploring his journey before, during, and after his tenure with the legendary British punk rock band The Clash. This documentary offers an...

Direction Peter Mullan

Cast Geraldine McEwan · Anne-Marie Duff · Nora-Jane Noone · Dorothy Duffy

Synopsis The Magdalene Sisters (2002) is a harrowing portrayal of the Magdalene Asylums in Ireland, which were operated by the Sisters of Mercy under the auspices of the Catholic Church. Young women, often sent by their families or orphanages, were confined...

Direction Yorgos Lanthimos

Cast Emma Stone · Mark Ruffalo · Willem Dafoe · Ramy Youssef

Synopsis Poor Things (2023) follows the extraordinary journey of Bella Baxter, a young woman resurrected by the ingenious and unconventional scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Shielded by Baxter, Bella is driven by an insatiable curiosity to explore the world. Seeking the experiences...

Direction Michael Hirst · Ciaran Donnelly · Jeremy Podeswa · Dearbhla Walsh

Cast Jonathan Rhys Meyers · Henry Cavill · James Frain · Natalie Dormer

Synopsis The Tudors (TV Series) (2007) is a historical drama that spans four seasons and 38 episodes, set in the tumultuous 16th century. The series follows the reign of King Henry VIII, a youthful and driven ruler of England, as he...

Direction Steve McQueen

Cast Michael Fassbender · Liam Cunningham · Liam McMahon · Lalor Roddy

Synopsis Hunger (2008) follows Raymond Lohan, a weary prison officer navigating the grim realities of the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland during 1981. His daily grind involves managing the notorious H-Blocks, where republican prisoners engage in the Blanket and No-Wash protest....

Direction John Carney

Cast Glen Hansard · Markéta Irglová · Hugh Walsh · Gerry Hendrick

Synopsis Once (2007) tells the story of a Dublin street musician who juggles playing guitar and fixing vacuum cleaners at his father's shop to make ends meet. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a young Czech...

Direction Jim Sheridan

Cast Richard Harris · John Hurt · Sean Bean · Jenny Conroy

Synopsis The Field (1990) centers around the tenacious "Bull" McCabe, whose family has dedicated generations to cultivating a cherished plot of land. When the field's owner, a widow, puts it up for auction, McCabe is determined to secure it. However, a...

Direction Neil Jordan

Cast Stephen Rea · Forest Whitaker · Jaye Davidson · Miranda Richardson

Synopsis The Crying Game (1992) kicks off at an Irish carnival where British soldier Jody (Forest Whitaker) is abducted by IRA terrorists Jude (Miranda Richardson) and Fergus (Stephen Rea). Fergus is tasked with keeping Jody captive, but an unexpected bond forms...