Film
- Films located in full and in part in Kerry:
Ryans Daughter- In 1970, Dingle was introduced to the world through the film Ryans Daughter, and film fans from all over the world flock to the small town every year Film details. In the 1990's, the town has gained fame in the world of music, history, gastronomy, scenery and not least it's friendly dolphin. Visit the Dingle area and see the magnificent scenery - http://www.southwestireland.travel.ie/ for details on places to see in the area. - The Dawn- (1936) Ireland's first indigenous sound film. A War of Independence story by enterprising garage owner Tom Cooper. Filmed in Killarney, the scenery and splendor of Muckross Houise & Gardens are worth investigating. Contact http://www.muckross-house.ie/ to see for yourself the beauty of this setting.
- The Playboy of the Western World (1962) – Filmed on the Dingle Peninsula, on Inch Strand. A comedy, starring Gary Raymond and Siobhan McKenna. Christy Mahon finds shelter from Pegeen Mike, an innkeeper, when he arrives unexpectedly in a small Mayo village. Pegeen takes a shine to Christy and when his tale of self-defence against his violent father spreads throughout the community, hero status is conferred on the man
- Excalibur (1981) – Directed by John Boorman, starring Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson, Nicol Williamson, Nigel Terry. A gritty, realistic view of the rise to power of King Arthur, the forbidden love of Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot and the quest of the Knights of the Round Table for the Holy Grail.
- The Field (1990) – Directed by Jim Sheridan and written from a play by John B. Keane. The story of a small farmer who believes he has a natural right to the field which he has raised to fertility from bare rock. He kills an American man who wants to pour concrete on the field to gain access to the rich limestone mountain above. Cast members include Richard Harris, John Hurt, Brenda Fricker and Brendan Gleeson.
- Most Important (1998) – Two Kerry brothers, Dan and Paudie O’Neill have a lifelong dream, to buy and train a greyhound pup capable of winning the National Championships. After years training various dogs with no success, Dan eventually persuades his reluctant brother Paudie to invest in purchasing another young greyhound which they christen Most Important. As Most Important goes from success to success on the Greyhound track, the men’s dreams turn out differently than expected.
- Far & away (1992) - Starring: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman Director: Ron Howard , Film details
Synopsis: Hollywood-style, feel-good saga of Irish immigrants in America.With its vivid cinematography and the romantic sparks between lead actors, this pleases fans of mainstream historical romances. Opening scenes filmed in Dunquin, Dingle - well worth a visit.
Contact southwestireland.travel.ie/kerry for details on places to see in the area.
- The Islandman / Eileen Aroon (1938) – Filmed on The Blasket Islands, on the Dingle Peninsula. The Islandman / Eileen Aroon is a simple film, which tells the story of Niall O’Moore, a confused medical student, who heads off to the remote Blasket Islands for some rest. After rescuing an Islander, Liam O’Kane, a ceilidh (dance) is held in his honour. At the ceilidh he falls instantly in love with the beautiful Eileen, who must refute his affections as she is committed to Liam.
Samhlaiocht Kerry Film Festival brings films & filmmakers from around the globe to Kerry, one of the world’s most beautiful locations. The festival recognises film as an important art medium and provides a diverse range of quality film including Documentaries, Comedy, Arthouse, Action and Animation and has screenings countywide. For more information please log onto www.kerryfilmfestival.com email info@samhlaiocht.com or call 066 712 9934
Cinemas in Kerry:
Omniplex cinemas are in Killarney and Tralee - for details contact 066-7123944
The Phoenix cinema in Dingle offers mainstream films at the weekend and non mainstream every Tuesday night. For details contact Phoenix Screen Entertainment - Dykegate lane Dingle, Co. Kerry - 066-51222
Listowel has a single screen cinema, with daily screening, for details contact Listowel Urban District Council, Aras an Phiarsaigh, Listowel, Co. Kerry - Tel: +353 068 21004 Fax: +353 068 22453 E-Mail: townclerk@listoweludc.ie
Contact Information
Arts & Culture
Rathass, Tralee,
Co. Kerry
Tel: (066) 7183815
Fax: (066) 7183613
Email: kkennell@kerrycoco.ie
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