Where was The Wind That Shakes the Barley filmed?
2006 film, directed by Ken Loach.
- Kilmainham Gaol
The story is set in Ireland, about 74 miles (119 km) from where it was filmed.
Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed
- Set in
- Ireland
- Filmed in
- Kilmainham Gaol
- Distance
- About 74 miles (119 km) between Ireland and the nearest filming location.
About The Wind That Shakes the Barley
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- Released
- 2006
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Cast
- Cillian MurphyPádraic DelaneyLiam CunninghamOrla FitzgeraldRoger AllamSeán McGinleyMark WakelingWilliam RuaneJamie LomasFrank Bourke
- Genre
- DramaWarRomance
- Awards
- Palme d'Or; European Film Award for Best Cinematographer
The story
In County Cork in Ireland, in 1920, Damien O'Donovan is about to leave his native village to practice medicine in a London hospital.
After drilling in the mountains, the column raids the village's Royal Irish Constabulary barracks to acquire more arms, then uses them to assassinate four Auxiliaries.
As Teddy is still recovering, Damien is temporarily placed in command.
Famous lines from The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.
In there.Damien
Too many.Tim
How many?Damien
God protect you.Damien
You'll never beat us! Ever!Sir John
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- Normal People Dublin (2 mi from Kilmainham Gaol)
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- In the Name of the Father South Lotts (3 mi from Kilmainham Gaol)
- Barry Lyndon Powerscourt Estate (12 mi from Kilmainham Gaol)
- Aristocrats Maynooth (12 mi from Kilmainham Gaol)
- Ballykissangel Avoca (34 mi from Kilmainham Gaol)
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