Ordinary Things
Synopsis
A short documentary about everyday objects, the people who used them, and the beauty of that use. From the video description: "An encounter with the past. The introductory film for visitors to the National Museum of Ireland (NMI) - Country Life. It tells a story about Irish traditional folk life, the self-sufficiency and community spirit by which people's lives were played out against a challenging physical environment. That environment quite often dictated the materials, crafts and traditions by which lives were lived. The museum's collection of 'ordinary things', on display in Turlough Park, illustrate these stories." Written and narrated by Irish writer and broadcaster Theo Dorgan. Made in association with the NMI — Country Life. Available online on the Youtube channel of the NMI — Country Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCYrq8yWSSQ
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Ordinary Things
Type: Clip • Published 2021-01-20
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The film is from 2001 but the January 1st date is a placeholder as I haven't been able to find anything more specific.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sé Merry Doyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Theo Dorgan
- Original Title
- Ordinary Things
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Release Date
- 01/01/2001
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Loopline Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sé Merry Doyle
Theo Dorgan
Martina Durac
Department Leadership Roster
Sé Merry Doyle
Director
Martina Durac
Producer
Theo Dorgan
Writer
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What is Ordinary Things about?
A short documentary about everyday objects, the people who used them, and the beauty of that use. From the video description: "An encounter with the past. The introductory film for visitors to the National Museum of Ireland (NMI) - Country Life. It tells a story about Irish traditional folk life, the self-sufficiency and community spirit by which people's lives were played out against a challenging physical environment. That environment quite often dictated the materials, crafts and traditions by which lives were lived. The museum's collection of 'ordinary things', on display in Turlough Park, illustrate these stories." Written and narrated by Irish writer and broadcaster Theo Dorgan. Made in association with the NMI — Country Life. Available online on the Youtube channel of the NMI — Country Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCYrq8yWSSQ
Who directed Ordinary Things?
Ordinary Things was directed by Sé Merry Doyle.
Who stars in Ordinary Things?
The principal cast of Ordinary Things includes Theo Dorgan.
When was Ordinary Things released and how long is it?
Ordinary Things was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 17m.