The Wanderings of Ulick Joyce (1968)
A distinctive animated short inspired by Irish folk tales, made with assistance from the BFI Production Board. Set “long ago when men lived in caves” this tells the tale of Ulick, a would-be king, banished from his realm for his violent and unholy deeds and forced to wander through Ireland and the furthest reaches of his own mind. Inspired by Irish folk tales, the story emerged from director and animator Gillian Lacey’s “train of thought” after reading Flann O’Brien’s "At Swim-Two Birds".
Director: Gillian Lacey
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: January 1, 1968
Cast
- Tom McCarthy - Narrator
Music: Tom McCarthy
Production: British Film Institute Production Board
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gillian Lacey
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wanderings of Ulick Joyce about?
- A distinctive animated short inspired by Irish folk tales, made with assistance from the BFI Production Board. Set “long ago when men lived in caves” this tells the tale of Ulick, a would-be king, banished from his realm for his violent and unholy deeds and forced to wander through Ireland and the furthest reaches of his own mind. Inspired by Irish folk tales, the story emerged from director and animator Gillian Lacey’s “train of thought” after reading Flann O’Brien’s "At Swim-Two Birds".
- Who directed The Wanderings of Ulick Joyce?
- The Wanderings of Ulick Joyce was directed by Gillian Lacey.
- Who stars in The Wanderings of Ulick Joyce?
- The Wanderings of Ulick Joyce stars Tom McCarthy.
- How long is The Wanderings of Ulick Joyce?
- The Wanderings of Ulick Joyce has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- Where was The Wanderings of Ulick Joyce produced?
- The Wanderings of Ulick Joyce was produced in United Kingdom.