The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)

War has cost them their innocence... Freedom will cost them their blood.

The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) poster

In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.

Director: Ken Loach
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: George Fenton
Cinematography: Barry Ackroyd
Editing: Jonathan Morris
Production: Sixteen Films, Matador Pictures, Regent Capital, Element Pictures, BiM Distribuzione, EMC, Tornasol Media, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain
Language: Gaeilge, Latin, English
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $23M
Original Language: en

Themes

Serene Gratitude and Peaceful End, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, American Civil War: Brother vs Brother, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle

Keywords

guerrilla warfare, civil war, sibling relationship, england, underground, resistance, peace, independence, traitor, mercenary, british army, british empire, dublin, ireland, irish civil war (1922-23), historical fiction

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wind That Shakes the Barley about?
In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.
Who directed The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley stars Cillian Murphy, Pádraic Delaney, Liam Cunningham, Orla Fitzgerald, Mary O'Riordan, Mary Murphy.
How long is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
What genre is The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a Drama, War film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley had a budget of $7M.
How much did The Wind That Shakes the Barley gross?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley grossed $23M worldwide.
Where was The Wind That Shakes the Barley produced?
The Wind That Shakes the Barley was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain.
What are the themes of The Wind That Shakes the Barley?
The themes of The Wind That Shakes the Barley include: Serene Gratitude and Peaceful End, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, American Civil War: Brother vs Brother, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle.