Narrated by actor liam neeson, the series 1916 the irish rebellion tells the dramatic story of the events that took place in dublin during easter of 1916, when a small group of poorlyarmed irish rebels took on the might of the british empire. Apr 07, 2015 1916 the irish rebellion us trailer duration. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the easter rising would soon win a moral victorywith their actions leading to the creation of an independent irish state and contributing to the eventual disintegration of the british empire. Easter rising, also called easter rebellion, irish republican insurrection against british government in ireland, which began on easter monday, april 24, 1916, in dublin. The film, entitled the rising, has been in development since 2012 and will not be released until late 2017, or possibly later. Apr 26, 2016 a new documentary produced by notre dame, 1916 the irish rebellion, argues that the depth of coverage in the american news media reflected the growing clout of irishamericans, millions of.
Rebellion is a 2016 historical drama television serial written and created by colin teevan for rte. The protagonist was a young irish boy who is coming of age and finding himself and end up in the middle of the rebellion. The relatives of all the 1916 rebellion leaders support the rising. With fiona shaw, colin morgan, david ohara, brendan coyle. The irish rebellion dvd,on easter monday 1916, a small group of irish rebels took on the might of the british empire. Apr 24, 2019 103 years ago, on easter week, the 1916 rising took place bringing the fight for irelands independent to dublins streets. Terms of activation by activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcasts network. The rising was launched by irish republicans to end british rule in ireland and establish an independent irish republic while the united kingdom was fighting the first world war. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the easter rising would soon win a moral victorywith their actions leading to the creation of an independent irish state and contributing to the. Narrated by liam neeson, this landmark documentary tells the dramatic story of the events that took place in dublin during easter week 1916, when a small group of irish rebels took on the might of the british empire. On the trail of the 1916 easter rising 1916 in dublin.
Because while the 1916 rebellion was planned as a nationwide event, it only had a real impact on dublin. About 1916 rebellion walking tour dublins original 1916 tour founded in 1996 and guided by author lorcan collins and other experts in irish revolutionary history. As irish nationalists plot to overthrow british rule, friends may. Easter week 1916, when a small group of irish rebels took on the might of the. Each episode tells the story of one of the signatories of the proclamation, starting with tom clarke, the father of the rising, moving through james connolly, joseph plunkett, sean mac diarmada, thomas mcdonagh, eamonn ceannt and patrick pearse. It was the most significant uprising in ireland since the. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. A fictional, yet informational, account of the irish rebellion of 1916. On april 24, 1916, on easter monday in dublin, the irish republican brotherhood, a secret organization of irish nationalists led by. Narrated by actor liam neeson, the series 1916 the irish rebellion tells the dramatic story of the events that took place in dublin during easter of 1916, when a small group of poorlyarmed irish. The dream of the celt is a 2012 novel by mario vargas llosa based on the life and death of roger casement, including his involvement with the rising. Dublins violent easter rising of 1916 ignites a long and bloody conflict between british military forces and irish revolutionary fighters. The events that took place in dublin during easter week of 1916.
Having just visited ireland and the sites of the these events, it was a great way to become more informed. The irish easter rebellion 1916 essay 2309 words bartleby. Dec 22, 2019 liam neeson narrates an account of the dublin easter uprising of 1916 as seen through irish eyes. Welles magnificently captures the essence of a troubled past between neighbours and the rising will be the first movie about the rebellion that changed it all. Eiri amach na casca, also known as the easter rebellion, was an armed insurrection in ireland during easter week, april 1916. Although defeated militarily, this small group of men and women would wring a moral victory from the jaws of defeat and would inspire. The series is a dramatisation of the events surrounding the 1916 easter rising.
On easter monday, april 24, 1916, a group of irish nationalists proclaimed the establishment of the irish republic and, along with some 1,600 followers, staged a rebellion against the british. Finally, the legacy of the 1916 irish rebellion is analyzed and the question is explored how, still, it remains of significance to people worldwide. A terrible beauty is a documentary film about the 1916 easter rising in dublin, ireland. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing 1916. We run daily tours from the international bar on wicklow street. Using archival narratives of the participants, together with contributions from academics from the.
The story is told through the perspective of a group of fictional characters who live through the political events. Dublins original 1916 tour, founded 1996 tour schedule 20182019 daily tours from 1st march to 31st october winter schedule see below time. Three women discover where their true loyalties lie when an armed revolt breaks out, aiming to gain irelands independence from britain. In easter, 1916, william butler yeats may have been able to see the terrible beauty born of the bloody events but rebellion is a soapy mess that ignores the actual drama of the times. With michael fordfitzgerald, jaelynne wallace ruane, jordanne jones, brian gleeson. On easter monday 1916, a small group of irish rebelsincluding poets, teachers, actors and workerstook on the might of the british empire. Jan 01, 1998 a fictional, yet informational, account of the irish rebellion of 1916. From the founding of the irish volunteers and the smuggling of german guns into the country to the heroic last stand of the rebels and their subsequent execution. The story is told from the perspectives of a group of fictional characters who live through the political events of the 1916 easter rising. On easter monday 1916, a small group of irish rebels took on the might of the british empire. Rebellion in ireland, 1916 at the beginning of the twentieth century, england still ruled the whole of ireland a rule dating back to the henry ii, who had begun exacting. Gareth cattermolegetty a highly anticipated film about the 1916 easter rising will not reach cinema screens in time for the centenary commemorations of irelands independence this year. Narrated by liam neeson, this landmark documentary tells the dramatic story of the events that took place in dublin during easter week 1916, when a small. Narrated by liam neeson, this documentary either available as three parts or as an 85minute long film identifies the origins of the 1916 rebellion in the.
A new documentary produced by notre dame, 1916 the irish rebellion, argues that the depth of coverage in the american news media reflected the growing clout of. The film will feature jonathan rhys meyers as patrick pearse picture. The years leading up to the rebellion against british rule in ireland in april 1916 were marked by significant political, cultural and military developments in ireland. Rebellion is a five part serial drama about the birth of modern ireland. The irish rebellion dvd for sale description on easter monday 1916, a small group of irish rebels took on the might of the british empire.
Rebellion is a 2016 miniseries about the easter rising. December 11, 2019 the first 2 script reading showcases of the rising were held in the northwest of. On april 24, 1916, on easter monday in dublin, the irish republican brotherhood, a secret organization of irish nationalists led by patrick pearse, launches the socalled. Portraying the true story of the 1916 easter rebellion in ireland, the rising will be the prequel to the historic movies michael collins starring liam neeson and the wind that shakes the barley which won the palme dor at cannes film festival in 2006. The events in the immediate wake of 1916 give rebellion writer colin teevan a dramatic ending to the fivepart rte series, which ended last night its may 12th and the trials of the rebels. So the irish capital is also the ideal place to revisit the easter rising. As we near the centennial of irish independence, the rising will complete the trilogy of great irish historic films. The irish rebellion trailer the documentary featuring a combination of rarely seen archival footage, new segments filmed on location worldwide, and interviews with leading international experts also uncovers the untold story of the central role irishamericans played in the leadup to the rebellion. Ireland marks 100 years since 1916 easter rising duration. Narrated by liam neeson, this landmark documentary tells the. As we near the centennial of irish independence, the rising will complete the trilogy of great. Based on the first hand accounts of the ordinary irish volunteers, british soldiers and civilians caught up in the fighting. The final scenes in the latest star wars movie, starring skellig michael, brought a shiver to the spine. The irish rebellion add to watchlist on easter monday 1916, the actions of a small group of poets, teachers, actors and workers would later inspire countless freedom struggles throughout the world, from ireland to india.