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The Wind that Shakes the Barley
The Wind that Shakes the Barley
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THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY

Directed by Ken Loach
Ireland, United Kingdom, 2006
Drama, War, History

Synopsis

Ireland, 1920: people unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless “Black and Tan” squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland’s bid for independence. Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a violent fight for freedom.

Synopsis

Ireland, 1920: people unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless “Black and Tan” squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland’s bid for independence. Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a violent fight for freedom.