The Wind That Shakes the Barley
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The Wind That Shakes the Barley
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In 1920, rural Ireland is the vicious battlefield of republican rebels against the British security forces and Irish Unionist population who oppose th...em, a recipe for mutual cruelty. Medical graduate Damien O'Donovan always gave priority to his socialist ideals and simply helping people in need. Just when he's leaving Ireland to work in a highly reputed London hospital, witnessing gross abuse of commoners changes his mind. he returns and joins the local IRA brigade, commanded by his brother Teddy, and adopts the merciless logic of civil war, while Teddy mellows by experiencing first-hand endless suffering. When IRA leaders negotiate an autonomous Free State under the British crown, Teddy defends the pragmatic best possible deal at this stage. Damien however joins the large seceding faction which holds nothing less than a socialist republic will do. The result is another civil war, bloodily opposing former Irish comrades in arms, even the brothers. Show More

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The Wind That Shakes the Barley is set in 1920 rural Ireland, where republican rebels are fighting against the British security forces and the Irish Unionist population. Damien O'Donovan, a medical graduate, is initially prioritizing his socialist ideals and helping people in need. However, after witnessing the gross abuse of commoners, he decides to stay in Ireland.

Damien joins the local IRA brigade, led by his brother Teddy, and starts embracing the brutal and merciless logic of civil war. In contrast, Teddy begins to show signs of compassion as he witnesses the endless suffering caused by the conflict.

The film explores the complexities of the Irish struggle for independence, highlighting the mutual cruelty between the rebels and the British forces. It delves into the personal conflicts faced by Damien and Teddy as they navigate their roles in the war and grapple with their own evolving ideologies.

The Wind That Shakes the Barley provides a gripping portrayal of the devastating consequences of war and the toll it takes on both individuals and communities. With its powerful storytelling and nuanced characters, the film offers a thought-provoking exploration of the sacrifices and choices made during a turbulent and transformative period in Irish history.