Overview

Inspired by Patrick Pearse’s poem Mise Éire (“I Am Ireland”), this documentary assembles archival footage from across Europe to trace the rise of Irish nationalism from the 1890s through the 1916 Easter Rising. Directed by George Morrison, the film chronicles key figures and events of the independence movement, with Irish-language narration and a score by Seán Ó Riada.

Cast

Liam Budhlaeir, Padraig O'Raghallaigh

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What is "I Am Ireland" about?

Inspired by Patrick Pearse’s poem Mise Éire (“I Am Ireland”), this documentary assembles archival footage from across Europe to trace the rise of Irish nationalism from the 1890s through the 1916 Easter Rising. Directed by George Morrison, the film chronicles key figures and events of the independence movement, with Irish-language narration and a score by Seán Ó Riada.

When was "I Am Ireland" released?

I Am Ireland was released in 1959.

Who stars in "I Am Ireland"?

The cast includes Liam Budhlaeir, Padraig O'Raghallaigh.