The Wind that Shakes the Barley
The Wind that Shakes the Barley
In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins his brother Teddy in the Irish Republican Army, but political events are soon set in motion that tear the brothers apart.
Charles London reviewedMarch 26, 2025
This film, featuring a fictional plot set against historic events, is both entertaining and educational. I came away having enjoyed the story, while learning history about the Irish War of Independence (from Britain) and the ensuing civil war that would lead to a divided Ireland. Good movie for the drama hungry and the knowledge thirsty.