Did you enjoy the Échappées Belles documentary on France 5 about Ireland? Then don’t miss Arte’s special evening on Tuesday, November 30, starting at 8:50 PM. The evening features two highly anticipated documentaries: the first focuses on the Great Irish Famine, and the second on the History of the Irish Revolution!
Arte Shines a Spotlight on Irish History!
Documentary: “The Great Famine” on Arte at 8:50 PM
Ireland is a country with a particularly challenging history, marked by poverty and British colonialism for several centuries. A difficult history, shaped by major events…
The Great Irish Famine (1845 – 1848) was one of those dark moments that left a deep scar on the island of Ireland. Arte offers a detailed look back at this tragic event, which caused over a million deaths…
You will learn how potato blight, a parasite, rendered the Irish peasants’ potato fields inedible… Already living in extreme poverty, the Irish population gradually witnessed their descent into despair… The famine lasted more than three years and caused an unprecedented catastrophe. Over a million Irish people died while the British Empire failed to launch any rescue plan.
At the time, Ireland was under British colonization… and Great Britain was considered one of the world’s leading powers… Committed to its liberal doctrine, England apparently treated the situation with contempt and indifference…
This brilliantly documented Arte documentary takes you through the various mechanisms behind the tragedy. A compelling film lasting over 91 minutes, it will leave you with a bitter taste and deep empathy for Irish history…
Documentary: “The Irish Revolution” on Arte at 10:25 PM
If you’re still awake and captivated by the first documentary, we recommend continuing with the second one, this time dedicated to the Irish Revolution, which took place in the early 20th century…
Arte once again offers a comprehensive documentary to help you understand how Ireland broke free from British colonialism… at the expense of Northern Ireland.
The documentary begins in 1900, at the dawn of the nationalist struggle, covers the 1916 Easter Rising, and ends in 1923 during the Civil War…
The documentary is well-crafted and insightful, revealing the complexity of the conflict… You will meet key figures of the Irish independence movement, such as Eamon De Valera, Michael Collins, Patrick Pearse, and James Connolly. The courage of both famous leaders and anonymous Irish people driven by their passionate cause…
You will understand the successive steps that led to the birth of the Republic of Ireland… and why Northern Ireland remained under British rule…
This is a must-watch event that offers a complete perspective on Irish history, supported by explanations from prominent historians.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
