Errigal (1970)
This documentary is set against the scenic backdrop of Mount Errigal in County Donegal. The mountains of Donegal are depicted like fairytale characters, where the hero Mount Errigal competes with neighbouring villain Mount Muckish. A fantastical narrative explains that the landscape is ‘a battleground where the weapons are the elements themselves’. Dramatic footage of storms and lightning blends with a superb score by Irish composer Brian Boydell.
Director: Patrick Carey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: July 1, 1970
Music: Brian Boydell
Cinematography: Patrick Carey
Editing: Ann Chegwidden
Production: Aengus Films, Roinn Na Gaeltachta, RTÉ
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Patrick Carey
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Errigal about?
- This documentary is set against the scenic backdrop of Mount Errigal in County Donegal. The mountains of Donegal are depicted like fairytale characters, where the hero Mount Errigal competes with neighbouring villain Mount Muckish. A fantastical narrative explains that the landscape is ‘a battleground where the weapons are the elements themselves’. Dramatic footage of storms and lightning blends with a superb score by Irish composer Brian Boydell.
- Who directed Errigal?
- Errigal was directed by Patrick Carey.
- How long is Errigal?
- Errigal has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Errigal?
- Errigal is a Documentary film.
- Where was Errigal produced?
- Errigal was produced in Ireland.