Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion (2015)
A creative portrait of a revolutionary Irish poet
This was a labour of love combining the work of some incredible artists to bring Máire Mhac an tSaoi’s poetry into the medium of film. Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion explores the life, work and sensual poetic imagination of the revolutionary Irish poet Máire Mhac an tSaoi. Born in 1922, her story is set against a backdrop of a tumultuous century in Irish history in which she and her family were centrally involved. At a time when women's voices were being silenced, the native tradition in the Irish language was her stage to explore the depths of female sexuality and experience without shame. Featuring the movement poetry of performance artist Maureen Fleming, interview by Louis de Paor, poetry voiced by Máire Mhac an tSaoi, Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh and Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, autobiography script voiced by Olwen Fouéré.
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poetry, poet, ireland
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion about?
- This was a labour of love combining the work of some incredible artists to bring Máire Mhac an tSaoi’s poetry into the medium of film. Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion explores the life, work and sensual poetic imagination of the revolutionary Irish poet Máire Mhac an tSaoi. Born in 1922, her story is set against a backdrop of a tumultuous century in Irish history in which she and her family were centrally involved. At a time when women's voices were being silenced, the native tradition in the Irish language was her stage to explore the depths of female sexuality and experience without shame. Featuring the movement poetry of performance artist Maureen Fleming, interview by Louis de Paor, poetry voiced by Máire Mhac an tSaoi, Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh and Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, autobiography script voiced by Olwen Fouéré.
- Who directed Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion?
- Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion was directed by Paula Kehoe.
- Who stars in Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion?
- Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion stars Máire Mhac an tSaoi, Louis de Paor.
- How long is Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion?
- Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion?
- Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion is a Documentary film.
- Where was Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion produced?
- Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion was produced in Ireland.