Derry Girls is a comedy TV show set in 1990s Derry, Northern Ireland. It follows a group of teenage girls attending a Catholic school during a time of political and social unrest known as 'The Troubles'. The show revolves around their daily lives, friendships, and interactions with their families and the wider community.
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.
David Ireland's award-winning dark comedy about sectarian hatred in Northern Ireland. Eric Miller, a Belfast loyalist, mistakes his five-week-old granddaughter for Gerry Adams.
Belfast is a powerful coming-of-age drama set in the 1960s, following a young boy growing up in the midst of the Troubles in Belfast. The film explores themes of intolerance, bigotry, and religious persecution as the protagonist navigates through the shabby streets of Belfast. Against the backdrop of exploding cars, rubber bullets, and tear gas, the boy witnesses the social decay and narrow-mindedness prevalent in the divided city. As violence escalates and riots break out, he must find a way to protect his family and maintain his own innocence.
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.
1980s Derry: Goretti Friel, one of a spirited group of teenage friends, meets Ciarán at her Irish language class, and romance blossoms. When he is arrested and imprisoned by the British army, Goretti is dismayed to find herself pregnant. Left to deal with the crisis alone, she is tormented by the conflicts of her growing belly and the influence of a Catholic upbringing.
During the winter of 1969, young boys started to disappear off the streets of Belfast, never to be seen again.
In Cracker: Nine Eleven, a forensic psychologist gets involved in a murder investigation that leads him to Northern Ireland, where he uncovers a web of crime and political turmoil. As he delves deeper into the case, he must navigate the complex dynamics of the troubled region. With elements of crime, drama, and psychology, this movie keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
In a landmark 7-part series, Spotlight - Northern Ireland’s leading team of investigative journalists - reveal important new discoveries about the conflict known as the Troubles, in the 50th anniversary of the deployment of British troops to Northern Ireland.
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.
A young Welsh soldier on duty in Northern Ireland finds himself used as a political pawn, following a tragic incident during a violent clash with some of the local agitators. The Guardian proposed that "if Spielberg's ET, in the immortal words of Pauline Kael, was a bliss out, Karl Francis' 'Boy Soldier' is a bleed out for sheer fist shaking emotionalism, it would be hard to find another British film of recent years to beat it."
A landmark documentary examining the intense negotiations which led to the Good Friday Agreement and the critical referendum campaign that followed six weeks later. Drawing on a wealth of contemporary archive and weaving contributions from all the major political figures, including President Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Tony Blair, Senator George Mitchell and Bertie Ahern, the documentary tells the story of the comprehensive political settlement between all the parties presided over by Senator George Mitchell.
Made on the cusp of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, a film retracing the conflict in Northern Ireland from 1968 to the present day - notably the civil rights movement of the late '60s, the outbreak of war in 1969, the birth of a peace process in the early 1990s that ultimately led to the IRA cease-fires of 1994 and 1997, and the current all-party negotiations that today offer the best chance for peace to the people of Northern Ireland in over a generation. Explores the complexities of the conflict through archival footage and portraits of political leaders who lived these events and played an important role in the search for a peaceful resolution to the seemingly interminable Irish “troubles”.
In Derry during the Troubles, a young woman is devastated by the death of a British soldier. She navigates the complexities of grief and the impact of the conflict on the community.
Two young Dublin brothers must navigate loyalty, honour and the dangerous world of republicanism as they fuel the Northern war machine - by any means necessary.
Unquiet Graves (2018) is a gripping documentary that sheds light on the bombings, massacres, and collusion that occurred during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The film explores the dark underbelly of the conflict, uncovering the sinister actions of paramilitary groups, such as the Ulster Volunteer Force, and the complicity of institutions like the Royal Ulster Constabulary. Through interviews with victims and their families, the film portrays the devastating impact of sectarianism, terrorism, and assassination during this tumultuous period in Irish history.
Belfast, 1972. Laurence welcomes his cousin and man-on-the-run Mickey to a party of drinking, dancing, and young love. But come morning, reality catches up with them.
The Rockingham Shoot is a powerful and emotional drama that explores the devastating aftermath of a school shooting. Set in a small town, the film follows the lives of the survivors and their families as they try to come to terms with the tragedy. It delves into the complex emotions and struggles they face, while also shedding light on the issues of gun violence and its impact on communities.
Candice longs to escape the boredom of her seaside town, but when a boy she dreams about turns up in real life, she becomes involved with a dangerous local gang.
The testimony of the men who unwittingly became war photographers on the streets of their own towns in Northern Ireland, when violence erupted around them. Instead of photographing weddings and celebrities, as they expected, they produced the images that crudely show the suffering of ordinary people between 1968 and 1998, the worst years of the conflict.