1916: The Irish Rebellion (BBC)
Product ID: 52789699
Details
- FormatPAL
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of discs1
- Runtime3 hours
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This three part landmark documentary series examines the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin and the subsequent events that led to the establishment of an independent Irish State and indirectly to the breakup of the British Empire. Narrated by Liam Neeson, the series places the Irish Rising in its European and global contexts as anti-colonialism found its voice in the wake of the First World War. The documentary explores the crucial role of the United States and of Irish America in both the lead up to and the aftermath of the events. This seminal part of Irish history and its ramifications were felt as far as India and other far flung parts of what was then the British Empire. With the centenary of the Rising, it is time to take a fresh look at both at the events themselves and their significance in world history. 1916 brings new understanding to the complicated interconnections between Britain, Ireland and the United States that have continued to have significance up to and including the Irish peace process. Review: Great value - A fantastic find. Great value and excellent condition Review: Learn about the 1916 rebellion ! - As far as I know the 1916 Irish rebellion is rarely covered in UK school history classes. Certainly I knew almost nothing about it, so I purchased this DVD to learn something about how Ireland's independance eventually came about. It seems very well researched, well produced and authentic, so I would recommend it to anyone that, like me is interested in this aspect of UK and Irish history.
| Contributor | Bríona Nic Dhiarmada, Christopher Fox, Colm Hogan, Jackie Larkin, Liam Neeson, Linda Cullen, Pat Collins, Ruan Magan, Stuart Switzer Contributor Bríona Nic Dhiarmada, Christopher Fox, Colm Hogan, Jackie Larkin, Liam Neeson, Linda Cullen, Pat Collins, Ruan Magan, Stuart Switzer See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 436 Reviews |
| Format | PAL |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05060352302684 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Spirit Entertainment Limited |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Publication date | 11 April 2016 |
| Runtime | 3 hours |
G**S
Great value
A fantastic find. Great value and excellent condition
H**E
Learn about the 1916 rebellion !
As far as I know the 1916 Irish rebellion is rarely covered in UK school history classes. Certainly I knew almost nothing about it, so I purchased this DVD to learn something about how Ireland's independance eventually came about. It seems very well researched, well produced and authentic, so I would recommend it to anyone that, like me is interested in this aspect of UK and Irish history.
P**A
Value for money
Good quality dvd
A**R
Beautiful narrative
Liam Neeson narrator on this historical fact based drama of the 1916 Irish Rebellion.
S**B
Quality.
Good film.
D**S
Such a parcel of rogues in a nation
Good documentary of the 1916 blood sacrifice that eventually created the horribly scarred state of Ireland. Men like Pearse who knew the Easter Rising had no chance of sucess but would generate enough outrage to create a genuine popular resistance. The one thing they couldn't predict was a truly horrific civil war that killed many of the brilliant leaders like Michael Collins and left the rather slimy DeValera in charge.
C**E
Very interesting version of Irish history. Well narrated
I bought this out of interest as I am researching my Irish ancestry (both of my Grandmothers descend from Irish Immigrants to England). It gave me a great picture of the facts and reasons behind the Irish rebellion.
A**.
Very very disappointed!!
A very relevant piece at the bevinning of the series cut out!!! A verse from John Mitchell was the very reason I bought it and will contact the supplier before I contact Amazon to return it because of this very special verse being missing. It is not as shown on RTE or BBC! Very very disappointed!!!
I**.
Sehr guter Überblick über die Ereignisse und Hintergründe, die zum Osteraufstand geführt haben
Bin seit meinem ersten Besuch in Dublin sehr an der Geschichte Irlands im 20. Jahrhundert interessiert und lese sämtliche Bücher, die ich hierzu in die Hände bekomme. Die DVD anzusehen, war eine logische Konsequenz...
L**L
Pictorially and text most accurate.
Personal use.
R**S
Top Notch Historical Documentary
Fantastic in every cinematic way. I am a big history buff, an Irish folk singer and amateur historian. I have always been put off by NONHISTORICAL STORIES who pass themselves off as HISTORICAL FACT. Truth is always better than fiction. Briona Nic Dhiarmada, Chistopher Fox,and Stuart Switzer have really outdone themselves. And getting Liam Neeson to narrate was a stroke of genius. I cannot say enough and praise this bit of TRUE IRISH HISTORY to the extent that it needs to be praised. A must see for all who can appreciate a Struggle for FREEDOM & LIBERTY. Ron J. Ann Arbor, Michigan
G**R
A great historical documentary about the Easter Rising
My wife and I sing a lot of Irish songs, not just on St Paddy's Day. There are many "rebel songs" from the various Irish rebellions that occurred until Ireland finally won their independence. This documentary does a great job of explaining the events leading up to, during, and after the 1916 Irish Easter Rising, and introducing the major players in the rebellion. Now when we sing some of these songs, it's not just words to repeat. We have a better understanding of the who, what, where, when and why that we're singing about.
S**Y
Freedom from Britain...explore the truth of why Ireland said enough!
Like everything about it...great history lesson 4 anyone who is of Irish heritage!
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