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The Irish Revolution

A three-part docuseries to mark the centenary of the Irish War of Independence, telling the story of the people's revolution of 1916 to 1922, as it has never been told before. We explore how the rebels drew heavily the revolutionary spirit that swept the world in the first years of the 20th century, reveal the astonishing events that forced Britain's hand and show how the Irish example had a far reaching impact, causing millions around the world to rise up and demand their right to equality and freedom.

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Cillian Murphy
Narrator
Conor Mulvagh
Self, historian, University College Dublin
Heather Jones
Self, historian

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

We Lived in Dreams

52 mins

Cillian Murphy narrates a documentary marking the centenary of the Irish War of Independence, telling the story of how a small group of rebels forced Britain to withdraw after centuries of conquest and misrule.

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Awards

  • 2019 - Award of Excellence - - winner
  • 2019 - Festival Award - New York Lift-Off Film Festival - nominated
  • 2020 - Red Rose Award - Best Documentary Feature - winner
  • 2019 - Prix Europa - Documentary of the Year - nominated

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