Irish Freedom Fighter Film Wins Cannes Palme d`Or

By Anonymous (not verified), 29 May, 2006
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alyn ap gruffydd

Veteran U.K. Radical Film Director Ken Loach`s Film The Wind That Shakes the Barley, gives a new historical reading of the Irish Civil War and English Imperialism. An Interview with Paul Laverty Loach`s loyal scriptwriter treats the political messages behind the film. duration 8 minutes, Music by Dead Can`t Dance and Dick Gaughan

Veteran U.K. Radical Film Director Ken Loach`s Film The Wind That Shakes the Barley, which gives a new historical reading of the Irish Civil War, English Imperialism as a modern day metaphor for the Iraq conflict won the Palme d`Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Paul Laverty Loach`s loyal scriptwriter is nor less radical and this radio interview treats the political messages behind the film, imperialism and offers a critique of modern day Ireland since it became the neo liberal Celtic Tiger economy. duration 8 minutes, Music by Dead Can`t Dance and Dick Gaughan