Older than ireland is a documentary covering the lives of thirty centenarians from ireland. This year marks the centenary of the easter rising of 1916 that led to the birth of the republic of irelandand all of the people featured in older than ireland were born before then. Directed by alex fegan, older than ireland features thirty men and women aged 100 years and over. A landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty irish centenarians.
Older than ireland is a landmark documentary that examines what it means to have lived one hundred years in ireland, as seen through the eyes of its oldest citizens. Puffing on a cigarette and groomed to perfection, then 103yearold bessie nolan was one of the stand. Where restrictions are placed by the ifco, they are legally binding. Older than ireland is a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty irish centenarians. But the 30 centenarians facing the camera in alex fegans delightful documentary older. Older than ireland 2015 thirty irish centenarians discuss their 100 years of life. Older than ireland is available in hmv, xtravision, tesco, supervalu, golden discs, tower records, eason and heatons, or order a copy online from elementpictures. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies.
Find where to watch older than ireland in new zealand. The title of the movie refers to the fact that the men and women who are the subjects of the movie are actually older than the country in which they live. Directed by alex fegan the irish pub, older than ireland explores each centenarians journey, from their birth at the dawn of irish independence to their. Older than ireland coming to dvd and vod on nov 20th. Older than ireland tipped for possible oscar glory rte. This is the story of 30 people aged 100 and over, living on our little island, and talking about their lives and the changes theyve seen along the way. This landmark documentary tells a unique living history of ireland one seen through the eyes of 30 irish centenarians. A 100yearold woman in older than ireland attributes her. Older than ireland is a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of 30 irish centenarians. Older than ireland which had a major box office success in ireland. There is an english translation at the bottom of the page. Sep 23, 2015 five galway women, all aged more than 100, are interviewed and profiled in the award winning older than ireland, which won the best feature documentary award at this summers galway film fleadh, and goes on general release in cinemas on friday. Documentary telling the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty irish centenarians. Featuring 30 men and women, all born before 1916, older than ireland is something of a landmark documentary that explores what it means to have lived 100 years, and more, in ireland.
Syracuses kathleen snavely, who lived 1 years, featured in. See the full list of older than ireland cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The film explores each centenarians journey, from their birth at the dawn of irish independence to their life as a centenarian in modern day ireland. The first 3 minutes of this film is voiceover with no moving images. But pobodys nerfect, and flicks ltd nor any advertiser accepts liability for. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. A charming, funny and poignant film, older than ireland explores each centenarians journey, from their birth at the dawn of irish independence to their life as a centenarian in modern day ireland. Tonight, the palace theater hosts the syracuse premiere of older than ireland, a documentary which tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of 30 irish centenarians. Older than ireland s observational style offers a rare insight into the personal lives of these remarkable individuals. Irelands oldest residents fill the screen with warmth and wisdom in alex fegans thoughtful new documentary. Older than ireland is a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty irish. Various irish people who have reached 100 years of age and beyond reminisce about their lives, from the aftermath of the 1916 rising through both world wars, that first kiss, the arrival of television, the birth of rocknroll.
Nov, 2015 element pictures distribution is pleased to announce the irish dvd and on demand release of older than ireland from friday, november 20th this highly acclaimed feature documentary tells the story. Oifig aicmithe scannan na heireann, oase is the organisation responsible for films, television programmes, and some video game classification and censorship within ireland. Dec 20, 2016 they say that with age comes wisdom and the trailer for older than ireland shows us exactly why this saying rings true. Older than ireland alex fegans documentary about centenarians weaves together oral histories to create a moving portrayal of living at the outer edge of mortalitythe subjects are irish, but the subject is life itself.
Mise eire by padraic pearse is a poem written in irish about nationalism. You can buy older than ireland on apple itunes, volta as download or rent it on apple itunes, volta. Pearse was a tireless writer and activist in irelands attempt to get independence from the british government. Life, loss and laughter at an age older than ireland the.
Apr 29, 2016 but the 30 centenarians facing the camera in alex fegans delightful documentary older than ireland are simply beautiful. Directed by alex fegan the irish pub, older than ireland is a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty irish men and women aged 100 or over. We wont compress, alter or take ownership of your content. Older than ireland, which won best irish documentary at the galway film fleadh, is a landmark documentary that covers a hundred years of life in ireland as seen through the eyes of thirty centenarians. Sep 23, 2015 older than ireland irelandpg87mins directed by alex fegan. Xbox one digital downloads xbox one digital downloads. Alex fegan visits the churches, bingo halls and salons of ireland for this.
Older than ireland lands top five spot in irish dvd charts. The story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty irish centenarians was even more provoking as 19 of the stars of the movie have since passed away. Funny and moving older than ireland gets cinema release in. I strong recommend over ireland as it is one of the best in this series. Irish people react to incredible older than ireland film. Sep 24, 2015 older than ireland is peppered with wise words, great memories, plenty of humour, a lot of energy and cue the kleenex one of the saddest true stories ive ever heard. All cards will be posted directly to the purchaser. Older than ireland 2016 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Irish governmentsponsored film alleging anticatholic housing discrimination in fintona, co. Tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty irish centenarians. Older than america is 2008 american suspense drama film directed by georgina lightning and starring adam beach, wes studi, georgina lightning and bradley cooper.
The film entitled the melody isle uses famous tenor john mccormacks music score while showing unseen footage of ireland. Directed by alex fegan the irish pub, older than ireland is a landmark documentary that tells the. Older than ireland older than ireland official trailer. In older than ireland, centenarians recall early and latter days. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Older than ireland features thirty men and women aged 100 years and over. A charming, funny and poignant film, older than ireland tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty irish centenarians. Funny and moving older than ireland gets cinema release in us video.
Often funny and at times poignant, the film explores each centenarians journey, from their birth at the dawn of irish independence to their life as a centenarian in modern day ireland. The republic of ireland gained its independence in. New film featuring galwegians who are older than ireland. Older than ireland dvd release official trailer youtube. Older than ireland this film about irish people aged 100. I love travelogues and the over ireland dvd is one of the best. Sean oriadas film, based on the poem, is further down the page. Thirty irish centenarians discuss their 100 years of life. The charming, funny and poignant film, older than ireland had the country reaching for the tissues on wednesday night.
The secrets of centenarians people who were alive in 1916 opened up to filmmaker alex fegan, but their own life stories were the most fascinating. Watch older than ireland 2015 full movie free online. Often funny and at times poignant, the film explores each centenarians journey, from their birth at the dawn of irish independence to. Opening with the image of 103year old bessie lighting up a cigarette, alex fegans older than ireland tacitly promises to. The secrets of centenarians people who were alive in 1916 opened up to film maker alex fegan, but their own life stories were the most fascinating.
Ireland am interview bessie nolan 104, who features in the awardwinning documentary older than ireland and director alex fegan. Nov 07, 2016 older than ireland tipped for possible oscar glory. Jul 20, 2016 a 100yearold woman in older than ireland attributes her long life to the fact she never ate a vegetable. Funny and moving older than ireland gets cinema release in us. Older than ireland where to watch streaming and online. From the cities like dublin to the various farm lands the viewer is shown the scenery of ireland in all its lush green splendor thats sure to impress anybody, irish or not. This funny and heartwarming documentary reveals a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty irish centenarians. Life, loss and laughter at an age older than ireland.
The perfect present, an irish film institute gift card, gives your friends and family something to look forward to and gives instant access to all the great films and events on. The director of older than ireland, the documentary that focuses on the lives of 30 irish centenarians aged between 100 to 1, spoke to du film society and trinity vdp. Starring bessie nolan, kathleen snavely, luke dolan. Reflecting on such key events as the day they got their first pair of shoes, the thrill of their first kiss, from the magic of their wedding day to.
Older than ireland ireland pg87mins directed by alex fegan. These centenarians, as the title suggests are actually older than the state in which they now live. Directed by alex fegan the irish pub, older than ireland is a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the. Older than ireland is peppered with wise words, great memories, plenty of humour, a lot of energy and cue the kleenex one of the saddest true stories ive ever heard. Aug 18, 2015 directed by alex fegan the irish pub, older than ireland is a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty irish men and women aged. Alex fegan is a documentary filmmaker who has made two features with wide release older than ireland 2015 and the irish pub 20. Take the stress out of buying presents and give your loved ones an experience to remember. From the oldest irish person ever on record, 1yearold kathleen snavely to ireland s oldest man, 108yearold luke dolan, we meet a colourful cast of characters from all walks of life whose extraordinary stories are our living history, captured beautifully and forever more in this unique film. Apr 22, 2016 older than ireland which had a major box office success in ireland with release in over 35 theatres is set for limited release in the us and will soon be available on dvd. Alex fegans charming and lifeaffirming film older than ireland will be the only irish entry for the best documentary award at next years. Alex fegans charming and lifeaffirming film older than ireland will be the only irish entry for the best documentary award at next years oscars the landmark film, which was funded by the.