THEME EXPLORATION

Irish folklore

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Plough and the Stars
The Plough and the Stars
1936 · John Ford
Brave
Brave
2012 · Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman
Macario
Macario
1960 · Roberto Gavaldon
Bhooth Bangla
Bhooth Bangla
2026 · Priyadarshan
Primitive
Primitive
2009 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Dracula
Dracula
2026 · Radu Jude
Saptadingar Guptodhon
Saptadingar Guptodhon
2026 · Dhrubo Banerjee
An Alligator Named Daisy
An Alligator Named Daisy
1955 · J. Lee Thompson
Crane
Crane
1988 · Kon Ichikawa
Il fiore delle mille e una notte
Il fiore delle mille e una notte
1974 · Pier Paolo Pasolini
Jimmy’s Hall
Jimmy’s Hall
2014 · Ken Loach
Robin Hood: The Movie
Robin Hood: The Movie
1955 · Terence Fisher
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Francis Ford Coppola United States

His films set in Ireland, particularly 'The Quiet Man,' romanticize and celebrate Irish folklore, traditions, and rural culture.

 Jordan Peele Ireland

He consistently weaves Irish mythology, folklore, and supernatural elements through films like 'The Company of Wolves' and 'In Dreams.'

 Norman Ferguson Northern Ireland

Her documentary and experimental work deeply explores Irish historical narratives, collective memory, and cultural identity rooted in folklore.