The Image You Missed (2018)

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An Irish filmmaker grapples with the legacy of his estranged father, the late documentarian Arthur MacCaig, through MacCaig's decades-spanning archive of the conflict in Northern Ireland. Drawing on over 30 years of unique and never-seen-before footage, 'The Image You Missed' is an experimental essay film that weaves together a history of the Northern Irish 'Troubles' with the story of a son's search for his father. In the process, the film creates a candid encounter between two filmmakers born into different political moments, revealing their contrasting experiences of Irish nationalism, the role of images in social struggle, and the competing claims of personal and political responsibility.

Director: Dónal Foreman
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 73 min
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Editing: Dónal Foreman
Production: Arts Council of Ireland
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland, France
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Image You Missed about?
An Irish filmmaker grapples with the legacy of his estranged father, the late documentarian Arthur MacCaig, through MacCaig's decades-spanning archive of the conflict in Northern Ireland. Drawing on over 30 years of unique and never-seen-before footage, 'The Image You Missed' is an experimental essay film that weaves together a history of the Northern Irish 'Troubles' with the story of a son's search for his father. In the process, the film creates a candid encounter between two filmmakers born into different political moments, revealing their contrasting experiences of Irish nationalism, the role of images in social struggle, and the competing claims of personal and political responsibility.
Who directed The Image You Missed?
The Image You Missed was directed by Dónal Foreman.
Who stars in The Image You Missed?
The Image You Missed stars Arthur MacCaig, Fionn Walton.
How long is The Image You Missed?
The Image You Missed has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
What genre is The Image You Missed?
The Image You Missed is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Image You Missed produced?
The Image You Missed was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland, France.