Mother Ireland
Originally released in 1988. Mother Ireland is a documentary film. directed by Anne Crilly. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bernadette Devlin, Pat Murphy, and Nell McCafferty
Synopsis
This film explores the development and use of images and music which personify Ireland as a woman in Irish culture and nationalism. The film highlights how these cultural and stereotypical images of Ireland as a woman influence the idealised model of woman demanded by Irish society. It uses historical film, photographs, political drawings, cartoons and music to explore the largely unrecorded role of women in Irish history and presents realistic images of Irish women at work today.
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Production Details
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mother Ireland about?
This film explores the development and use of images and music which personify Ireland as a woman in Irish culture and nationalism. The film highlights how these cultural and stereotypical images o...
Who directed Mother Ireland?
Mother Ireland was directed by Anne Crilly.
How long is Mother Ireland?
Mother Ireland has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Mother Ireland released?
Mother Ireland was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mother Ireland?
The main cast of Mother Ireland includes Bernadette Devlin, Pat Murphy, Nell McCafferty.