Yeats Country (1965)
Yeats Country is a lyrical film commissioned by the Department of Foreign Affairs to commemorate the centenary of the birth of William Butler Yeats. The first Irish film by cinematographer and director Patrick Carey celebrates the landscape of Yeats’ poetry through stunning photography, narrated by Tom St. John Barry. Evocative images of the west of Ireland illustrate the poet’s life including Thoor Ballylee Castle where he lived, Coole Park, home of Lady Gregory where literary figures of the period socialised, Lissadell House, Knocknarea Mountain, the slopes of Ben Bulben, the waterfall at Glencar and finally Yeats’ grave at Drumcliffe. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short in 1966.
Director: Patrick Carey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: June 1, 1965
Cast
- Tom St. John Barry - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Brian Boydell
Cinematography: Patrick Carey
Editing: Ann Chegwidden
Production: Aengus Films
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Patrick Carey
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yeats Country about?
- Yeats Country is a lyrical film commissioned by the Department of Foreign Affairs to commemorate the centenary of the birth of William Butler Yeats. The first Irish film by cinematographer and director Patrick Carey celebrates the landscape of Yeats’ poetry through stunning photography, narrated by Tom St. John Barry. Evocative images of the west of Ireland illustrate the poet’s life including Thoor Ballylee Castle where he lived, Coole Park, home of Lady Gregory where literary figures of the period socialised, Lissadell House, Knocknarea Mountain, the slopes of Ben Bulben, the waterfall at Glencar and finally Yeats’ grave at Drumcliffe. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short in 1966.
- Who directed Yeats Country?
- Yeats Country was directed by Patrick Carey.
- Who stars in Yeats Country?
- Yeats Country stars Tom St. John Barry.
- How long is Yeats Country?
- Yeats Country has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Yeats Country?
- Yeats Country is a Documentary film.
- Where was Yeats Country produced?
- Yeats Country was produced in Ireland.