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The Wind That Shakes the Barley (Original title)Il Vento Che Accarezza L'erba (Alternative title)
Dates: 2006 (Copyright), 23 June 2006 (Release)

Countries: United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland

Director: Ken Loach

Synopsis: Period drama set in Ireland, 1920 about a group of Irish volunteers, including two brothers and their guerrilla campaign against British troops. Old loyalties are divided after the formation of the Irish Free State.

Genre:
Drama

Subjects:
Anglo-Irish Treaty (1921), Irish Republican Army, Irish Civil War (1922-1923)
Releases
Date: 23 June 2006Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 124 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: May 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 127 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer

Credits (108)
©: Oil Flick Films No.2 LLP, ©/Production Company: UK Film Council, ©/Production Company: Sixteen Films, ©/Production Company: Element Films, ©/Production Company: EMC GmbH, ©/Production Company: BIM Distribuzione, Tornasol Films, Production Company: Matador Pictures, Production Company: Regent Capital, Prod Comp/Filmed with the assistance of: Bord Scannán na hÉireann, Production Company: Filmstiftung NRW, Production Company: Diaphana Distribution, Production Company: Pathe Distribution, Production Company: Cinéart, Prod Comp/Produced in association with: TV3, Production Company: Filmcoopi, Developed with the support of the: MEDIA Programme of the European Community, Supported by: i2i, Made with the support of: UK Film Council New Cinema Fund, Completion Bond: Film Finances Ltd, Financing: Royal Bank of Scotland, Section 481 Funding: Anglo Irish Bank, International Sales: Pathé Pictures International, Executive Producer: Ulrich Felsberg, Executive Producer: Andrew Lowe, Executive Producer: Nigel Thomas, Executive Producer: Paul Trijbits, Exec Prod (For Bord Scannán na hÉireann): Mark Woods, Brendan McCarthy, Producer: Rebecca O'Brien, Production: Michelle Carew, Production: Mike Hayes, Production: Stephen Morrisey, Production: Alistair Griggs, Production: Charlotte Walls, Jane Roche, Assistant Producer: Camilla Bray, Co-producer: Redmond Morris, For the UKFC (Senior Production Exec): Himesh Kar, Production Manager: Carol Moorhead, Production Co-ordinator: Cathy Mooney, Crowd Co-ordinator: Adrienne Greenhalgh, Production Accountant: Jim Shortall, Locations: Maria O'Connor, 2nd Location Manager: Miriam Coleman, Assistant Director (1st): David Gilchrist, Assistant Director (2nd): Michael Queen, Assistant Director (3rd): Sonya Supple-gildea, Script Supervisor: Susanna Lenton, Casting: Oonagh Kearney, Additional Casting: Kahleen Crawford, Screenplay: Paul Laverty, Script Consultant: Roger Smith, Photography: Barry Ackroyd, 2nd Camera Operator: Jeremy Gee, Focus Puller: Carl Hudson, 2nd Focus Puller: Eric Greenberg, Jorg Donner, Clapper Loader: Romy Kaa, Andrew O'Reilly, Gaffer: Georg Nonnenmacher, Stills Photographer: Joss Barratt, Digital Effects: The Moving Picture Company, Munky, Special Effects Supervisor: Pat Redmond, Special Effects Supervisor: Team Effects, Editor: Jonathan Morris, 1st Assistant Editor: Anthony Morris, 2nd Assistant Editor: Paul Clegg, Production Designer: Fergus Clegg, Art Director: Mark Lowry, Art Director: Michael Higgins, Assistant Art Director: Jenni Cooney, Prop Buyer: Emer Macavin, Prop Master: Noel Walsh, Construction Manager: Danny Sumsion, Costume Designer: Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh, Costume Supervisor: Ger Scully, Make-up Designer: Lynn Johnston, Hair Designer: Orla Carroll, Titles Design: Martin Butterworth, The Creative Partnership, Titles: Cineimage, Laboratory: DeLuxe, Music: George Fenton, Orchestra Leader: Anthony Pleeth, Orchestration: Geoffrey Alexander, Musician's Contractor: Isobel Griffiths, Music Recorded by: Steve Price, Music Recorded at: Angel Recording Studios, Sound: Ray Beckett, Sound: Kevin Brazier, Boom Operator: Pete Murphy, Re-recording Mixer: John Hayward, Effects Editor: Robert Brazier, Ben Brazier, Foley Artist: Julie Ankerson, Foley Artist: John Fewell, Stunt Co-ordinator: Paul Heasman, Stunt Co-ordinator: Marc Cass, Historical Advisor: Donal O'Driscoll, Military Advisor: Terry Flemming, Military Advisor: Alan Walsh, Military Advisor: George Foley, Military Advisor: Audie Murphy, Dan Harvey, Armourer: John McKenna
Cast (79)
Cillian Murphy (Damien), Liam Cunningham (Dan), Pádraic Delaney (Teddy), Orla Fitzgerald (Sinead), Mary Riordan (Peggy), Mary Murphy (Bernadette), Laurence Barry (Micheail), Damien Kearney (Finbar), Frank Bourke (Leo), Myles Horgan (Rory), Martin Lucey (Congo), Aidan O'Hare (Steady Boy), Shane Casey (Kevin), John Crean (Chris), Mairtin de Cogain (Sean), Keith Dunphy (Terence), Kieran Hegarty (Francis), Gerard Kearney (Donacha), Shane Nott (Ned), Kevin O'Brien (Tim), Gary McCarthy, Tim O'Mahon, Graham Browne, Owen Buckley, Aidan Fitzpatrick, Vince Hannington, Denis Kelleher, Colin McClery, Finbar O'Mahon, John Quinlan (volunteer), Peggy Lynch (singer at wake), Noel O'Donovan (station guard), Peter O'Mahoney (stoker), Barry Bourke (policeman), Frank O'Sullivan, Diarmuid Ó'Dálaigh (man in pub), Corina Gough (woman in search), Roger Allam (Sir John Hamilton), Sabrina Barry (Julia), William Ruane (Johnny Gogan), Dan O'Riordan (elderly man), Peg Crowley (elderly woman), Fiona Lawton (Lily), Kieran Aherne (Sweeney), Clare Dineen (Mrs Rafferty), Séan McGinley (Father Denis), Tomas Ohealaithe (boy on bike), Nora Lynch (mother of sick child), Diarmuid Ní Mheachair (sick child), Denis Conway (priest), Barry Looney, Connie O'Connail, Aine O'Connor, Francis O'Connor, Peadr O'Riada (member of ceilidh band), Neil Brand (newsreel piano accompanist), Tom Charnock (sergeant at cottage), Alan Ready (sergeant at station), Mark Wakeling (lieutenant), Anthony Byrne (interrogator), Marcus Anthony, Bill Armstrong, Christopher Brown, Mark Bryce, Alex Dee, Jonny Holmes, Allan Huntley, Bill Hurst, Daniel Kington, Jamie Lomas, Anthony Martin, Owen McQuade, Richard Oldham, Colin Parry, Scott Peden, Bernie Sweeney, Derek Taylor, Neil Alan Taylor, Gregor Wood (British soldier)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (31)
In: American Cinematographer v88 n4 April 2007  Pages: 24,26,28-29
Title: Production Slate: Irish bloodAuthor: OPPENHEIMER, Jean Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Barry Ackroyd describes his working relation ship with Ken Loach and in particular their collaboration on The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY.

In: Cinéaste v32 n2 Spring 2007  Pages: 26-30
Title: Correcting Historical Lies: An Interview with Ken Loach ...Author: ARCHIBALD, David Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: "...and Paul Laverty". Interview with Ken Loach and Paul Laverty about their film The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, the controversy it caused and how it reflects the politics of the Anglo-Irish war and the Irish Civil War.

In: Screen International n1578 5 Jan 2007  Page: 24,26,28,30,32
Title: Films 2006Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the British films of 2006 that could prove popular with the BAFTA voters in 2007.

In: Sight and Sound v17 n4 April 2007  Page: 87
Title: Reviews: DVDs: Wind That Shakes the BarleyAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinéaste v32 n2 Spring 2007  Pages: 55-57
Title: [Cinéaste - v32 n2 Spring 2007: no known title]Author: CROWDUS, Gary Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1552 16 Jun 2006  Page: 10
Title: Winds of changeAuthor: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Producer Rebecca O'Brien had the difficult task of piecing 21 separate sources of finance together for Ken Loach's The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, which won the 2006 Palme d'Or.

In: Sight and Sound v16 n7 July 2006  Pages: 46-47,83
Title: The crying of the windAuthor: LAWRENSON, Edward Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1559 18 Aug 2006  Page: 21
Title: Mighty WindAuthor: SHEEHY, Ted Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Ken Loach's The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY has grossed 3.3 million Euros in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Irelan d after seven weeks on release. Table shows the total gross takings of the top ten Irish films.

In: Screen International n1550 2 Jun 2006  Page: 16
Title: The Wind That Shakes The BarleyAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n205 July 2006  Page: 42
Title: In Cinemas: The Wind That Shakes the BarleyAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 22 May 2006  Page: 41
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1555 14 Jul 2006  Page: 21
Title: Shaken and stirredAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Notes that The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY proves Ken Loach' s biggest success to date. Table shows Ken Loach's UK top ten (1990-2006).

In: Film Review n677 December 2006  Pages: 112-113
Title: Winds of changeAuthor: EDWARDS, Simon Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor Cillian Murphy recalls his experience in the making of The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY.

In: Film Ireland n111 Jul/Aug 2006  Pages: 12-14
Title: Rhapsody in Black and TanAuthor: SHIELDS, Paula Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Ken Loach and Paul Laverty talk about making The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY.

In: Film Review n672 July 2006  Pages: 108-112
Title: Director's chair: Ken LoachAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Ken Loach shares his thoughts on his drama The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY and politics.

In: Film Review n672 July 2006  Page: 130
Title: The Wind That Shakes the BarleyAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Inside Film n91 September 2006  Page: 40
Title: The Wind That Shakes The BarleyAuthor: TURK, Rachael Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Ireland n111 Jul/Aug 2006  Page: 48
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GRIFFIN, Sarah Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n210 December 2006  Page: 179
Title: At Home:DVD New: The Wind that Shakes the BarleyAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue v59th May 2006  Pages: 18-19
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - v59th May 2006: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/distributor/sales contact details Includes brief script excerpt.

In: Sight and Sound v16 n8 August 2006  Page: 8
Title: A swell windAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A brief forecast of the potential commercial success of Ken Loach's The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY in Europe. Table provides gross revenues of Ken Loach's films at the UK box- office since 1991.

In: Segnocinema v26 n141 Sep/Oct 2006  Pages: 90-91
Title: Il vento che accarezza l'erbaAuthor: CARON, Mauro Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian

In: British Cinematographer n18 September 2006  Pages: 28-29
Title: When Barry met Ken.Author: MOST, Madelyn Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Barry Ackroyd talks about working with Ken Loach on many of his films, the lighting, equipment and techniques used, and particularly about The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY.

In: In the Picture n55 November 2006  Pages: 14-15
Title: The Wind that shakes the criticsAuthor: WITHALL, Keith Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the critical reception received by Ken Loach's The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY. Also includes a critique of th e film and how it did at the box office.

In: Cinema Scope n27 Summer 2006  Pages: 50-51
Title: The revolution - betrayed once moreAuthor: PORTON, Richard Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v16 n6 June 2006  Pages: 14-26
Title: Cannes previewAuthor: WINTER, Jessica SMITH, Paul Julian MARSHALL, Lee JAMES, Nick Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview of four films in competition at the 59th Cannes Film Festival: UNITED 93, VOLVER, Il CAIMANO and The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY.

In: Screen International n1568 20 Oct 2006  Pages: 14-17
Title: A window on the WorldAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview of the 2006 Hollywood World Award and reviews of 12: 08 OF BUCHAREST, GRBAVICA, BUENOS AIRES 1977, The LIVES OF O THERS, CLIMATES, PAN'S LABYRINTH, The WIND THAT SHAKES THE B ARLEY, The QUEEN, VOLVER, and RED ROAD.

In: Cineforum n456 July 2006  Page: 48
Title: [Cineforum - n456 July 2006: no known title]Author: a.c[CRESPI, Alberto] Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
Description: Reviewed at the 2006 Cannes International Film Festival.

In: Screen Finance v18 n11 15 Jun 2005  Pages: 3-4
Title: Production investment increases by 45% in MayAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details of 8 new co-production films: The LIVES OF THE SAINTS, The BORDER POST, The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, LASSIE, CASHBACK, BREAKING AND ENTERING, CHECKMATE and WILDERNESS.

In: Screen International n1517 30 Sep 2005  Pages: 26-27
Title: Shaking up historyAuthor: SHEEHY, Ted Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Director Ken Loach and producer Rebecca O'Brien explain the challenges of making their period film The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, financed by 21 different sources. Includes box office tables on Loach's and Irish-themed political films.

In: Screen International n1497 15 Apr 2005  Page: 9
Title: Gone with the WindAuthor: MINNS, Adam Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Producer Rebecca O'Brien hopes that Ken Loach's latest film on the Irish Civil War (working title: The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY) will avoid the controversy that surrounded Neil Jordan's MICHAEL COLLINS, by telling a more personal story. /


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