Movies and TvShows featuring "irish-history" theme.

Through the eyes of various Irish Republican Army (IRA) members, explore the extremes some people will go to in the name of their beliefs, the way a deeply divided society can suddenly tip over into armed conflict, the long shadow of radical violence for both victims and perpetrators, and the emotional and psychological costs of a code of silence.

Lorna Brady wakes one morning to find a corpse in her house with no idea who the dead woman is. She doubts herself, because she has long suffered from extreme bouts of sleepwalking.

Based on actual events that took place on 26 April 1974, former debutante turned IRA member Rose Dugdale and three comrades carried out an armed raid on Russborough House, Wicklow, in which nineteen masterpieces were stolen in an effort to support the IRA’s armed struggle. The film plays out over the course of the days following the raid, when Rose is in hiding in a remote cottage.

Rebellion is a TV show that takes place in Dublin, Ireland, during the Easter Rising of 1916. It tells the story of the Irish resistance against British rule and their fight for independence. The show explores the political and social unrest of the time, as well as the personal stories of those involved in the rebellion.

An Irish man's coerced confession to an IRA bombing he did not commit results in the imprisonment of his father as well. Meanwhile, a British lawyer fights to clear their names and free them. Story of Gerry Conlon, purported ringleader of the Guildford Four, a group of three Irishmen and one English woman wrongly imprisoned for the 1974 IRA bombing of a pub in Guildford, England, that left five people dead. Conlon's father Guiseppe was subsequently imprisoned along with six other Conlon relatives who became known as the Maguire Seven.

Set in the year 1847 during the devastating Irish Great Potato Famine, Black '47 follows an Irish ranger named Feeney who returns to his homeland after fighting for the British Army abroad. Upon arriving, he discovers that his mother has died of starvation and his brother has been sentenced to death. Consumed by grief and anger, Feeney embarks on a mission to seek revenge on the British authorities who have caused widespread suffering and death through their oppressive rule and mismanagement of the famine.

Against the Wind is a TV mini-series set in New South Wales, Australia, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It follows the story of a teenage girl who faces the challenges of life as a female convict in a new land. With themes of friendship, family relationships, and the struggles of the first settlers, the series explores the early colonial period in Australia.

In 1972, during a civil rights march in Derry, Northern Ireland, British soldiers opened fire on unarmed civilians, resulting in the deaths of 14 people. This film depicts the events leading up to the massacre and its aftermath, highlighting the impact it had on the community and the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland.

Set in 1920s Ireland, 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' follows the story of two brothers who join the Irish Republican Army to fight against the British occupation. As they become involved in guerrilla warfare and underground activities, their loyalty is tested and they face the harsh realities of war. The film explores themes of nationalism, oppression, and sacrifice.

In the early 20th century, Michael Collins leads the Irish independence movement against British colonialism, engaging in political assassinations and guerrilla warfare. He becomes a key figure in the Irish Civil War, ultimately sacrificing his life for the cause.

Each episode looks back at the news and events of a particular year, using news archive footage, along with subtitles as the means of narration, to recount notable Irish and international events of the time.

In Some Mother's Son, a group of Irish republican prisoners go on a hunger strike to protest against the British penal system. The film explores the struggle for justice and democracy amid prison violence and police violence. It tells the story of a mother's unconditional love for her son and the sacrifices made in the fight for freedom. The movie also delves into the political propaganda, the role of the church, and the emotional toll on the widows of those involved.

Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland shares intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict.

The Hunger: The Story of the Irish Famine is a documentary that explores the devastating events of the Irish famine in the 1840s. It delves into the causes and consequences of the famine, including the mismanagement of resources and the mass death that occurred. The documentary also highlights the humanitarian crisis and the impact it had on Ireland and its people. Through powerful storytelling and historical accounts, The Hunger sheds light on one of Ireland's darkest periods.

The remarkable story of the Irish War of Independence (1919-1922) which resulted in the formation of the Irish Free State and became the model for other British colonies to gain their independence.

A drama based on the play set during the Irish Easter Rebellion of 1916, depicting the lives of a husband and wife in Ireland amidst political turmoil.

The 3-part documentary series The Irish Civil War tells the epic and often challenging story of the origins, conflict and legacy of the civil war that took place in Ireland in 1922 and 1923. Narrated by Brendan Gleeson, produced in partnership with University College Cork by RTÉ Cork as part of the Decade of Centenary commemorations and based on UCC’s “mammoth and magnificent” Atlas of the Irish Revolution, this documentary series features extensive archive film footage, photographs and materials, interviews with leading academics, archive interviews with contemporary participants and witnesses, firsthand witness accounts read by actors, detailed and dynamic graphic maps based on those featured in the Atlas of the Irish Revolution, and stunning cinematography of the very locations where events took place.

The political and personal life of Charlie Haughey during his time in office.

On the 22nd June 1921 King George V and Queen Mary arrived in Belfast for the official opening of the first Northern Ireland parliament. Fearful for their lives, they had come to a city scarred by bitter sectarian violence. The King’s visit to Belfast was the culmination of three centuries of history – and three years of political brinkmanship and brutal communal violence. The occasion marked the creation of the new state of Northern Ireland. A line had been drawn on the map – a new border that separated the north and south of the island. One hundred years on, this is the story of the dramatic events that led to the partition of Ireland. A story that continues to reverberate to the present day - and dominate relationships between the islands of Britain and Ireland.

Great Lighthouses of Ireland tells the story of Ireland’s lighthouses and their continuing importance to the country’s survival. For all their romance and mystery, lighthouses remain a vital part of Ireland’s maritime infrastructure.