Let’s face it: if you want to plunge into the heart of Irish history, and retrace the steps of the Easter Rising, then “1916, Seachtar na Casca” is the series for you! This docu-drama, filmed in 2013 to commemorate the upcoming centenary of the 1916 rebellion, will provide a better understanding of contemporary Irish history…
Irish history has often been tumultuous, and the terrible Easter Rising of 1916 was one of them. That’s why the series “1916, Seachtar na Casca” has taken the decision to tell the true story of the insurrection, using historical documents and realistic reconstructions.
You’ll discover the story of the movement’s leaders, who were determined to seize strategic points in Dublin to overthrow the British and declare the Republic of Ireland. Learn about the roles of Thomas J. Clarke, Patrick Pearse, Thomas MacDonagh, Joseph Plunkett, Eamonn Ceannt, Sean Mac Diarmada and James Connolly, from their deep commitments to their summary execution following the failure of the uprising.
All of this is carefully commented on by historians, to shed further light on the event and decipher every detail of this historic episode. Critically acclaimed, the series won the prestigious Irish Film and Television Award, a well-deserved accolade. Realistic and very well filmed, the series has the merit of shedding light on Irish history, the British-Irish conflict and the role played by each leader in the Rising.
1916, Seachtar na Casca” is also available on DVD, in a Gaelic version as well as in English. The French dubbing will have to wait…
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