Movies and TvShows featuring "irish-culture" theme.

The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns is a fantasy TV show that takes place in Ireland. It follows the story of leprechauns, fairies, and other mythical creatures as they face challenges and embark on a magical adventure.

In 'Song of the Sea,' a young mute girl named Saoirse and her brother Ben set out on a journey to save the enchanted creatures of the sea and discover their own magical powers. Along the way, they encounter various mythical beings and overcome personal challenges, ultimately learning the importance of love, family, and embracing one's true self.

Based on the novel of the same name, 'True History of the Kelly Gang' is a crime drama set in 19th century Australia. It follows the life of Ned Kelly, a notorious bushranger, and his gang as they commit a series of daring crimes and evade capture by the police. The film explores themes of violence, revenge, and the struggle between fiction and fact. It also delves into the relationship between Ned Kelly and his mother, highlighting the influence she had on his life. This gripping historical fiction offers a unique and insightful perspective on Australian folklore and the country's criminal history.

Set in 1946 Ireland, a young girl named Fiona uncovers the truth about her family's ancestral ties to the selkies, mythical creatures who can transform from seals to humans. With the help of her cousin, Fiona sets out to rescue her long-lost brother who is believed to have been taken by the selkies. Along the way, she learns about the power of family, tradition, and the magic that lies within.

MasterChef Ireland is an RTÉ television cooking game show based on the international format created by Franc Roddam.

She's a beautiful stranger lost in his world. Can they find a place in each other's hearts?

Paris, France, February 2, 1922. The novel Ulysses, by Irish writer James Joyce (1882-1941), is published by US poet Sylvia Beach (1887-1962), owner of the small bookstore Shakespeare & Co. The book, whose writing consumed seven years of Joyce's life, years in which his family was in financial need, would have a profound and unprecedented impact on 20th century literature and culture.

Rocky Road to Dublin is a documentary film that explores various aspects of Irish culture, including Irish history, music, and the societal impact of events like the 1916 Easter Rising and Irish independence. The film delves into topics such as post-revolution Ireland, the influence of The Dubliners on Irish folk music, and the cultural significance of Irish pubs. It also touches on subjects like the clash between church and state, GAA and hurling, nationalism, emigration, and the Irish language (Gaeilge). The documentary sheds light on the complexities of Irish politics, religious education, and censorship, with a focus on the Irish Catholic Church and its role in Irish society. It highlights the challenges of bigotry, narrow-mindedness, and hypocrisy that existed in Western Europe, particularly in Ireland. The film includes footage from various locations in Dublin, including Trinity College Dublin, and features interviews with Irish priests and individuals from different walks of life in Ireland. Rocky Road to Dublin provides a thought-provoking exploration of Irish culture and the societal factors that have shaped it.

A Monk living in 9th century Ireland must contend with grief, despair, isolation and his own identity, on a far-off desolate rock.

This short film was made by filmmaker (later archivist) Liam Ó Laoghaire (aka Liam O’Leary) and was commissioned by the Cultural Relations Committee of the Irish Department of External Affairs. The film was designed to promote the city of Dublin to its inhabitants and to potential visitors from abroad. Brendan J. Stafford’s crisp black and white cinematography serves the city’s elegant architecture well while the narrator tells of the city’s cultural, literary and architectural history and its many venerable inhabitants. The elegant Georgian squares, the bustling markets, the tranquil parks and the sparkling nightlife present a city that is vibrant, cultured and steeped in history.

Éabha is a short drama about Ciarán, who is on a hiking date with Michael and suddenly experiences a regression to a previous life. He feels images of a young woman that start to intensify. While Michael is trying to understand, Ciarán goes deeper into his past life and experiences a woman's domestic violence and a miscarriage. In the turmoil of this regression, he finds the burial place of the woman's child and realizes: Not only has the woman lost her child, he has lost his Éabha, too.