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I Am Ireland

I Am Ireland

★ 5.8/10•1959•1h 28m•Documentary•History

Inspired by Patrick Pearse’s poem Mise Éire (“I Am Ireland”), this documentary assembles archival footage from across Europe to trace the rise of Irish nationalism from the 1890s through the 1916 Easter Rising. Directed by George Morrison, the film chronicles key figures and events of the independence movement, with Irish-language narration and a score by Seán Ó Riada.

George Morrison · Director

Sean MacReamoinn · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageGA
Release DateSep 1, 1959

Actors

Liam Budhlaeir

Narrator

Padraig O'Raghallaigh

Narrator

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