Yeats Country
Synopsis
Yeats Country is a lyrical film commissioned by the Department of Foreign Affairs to commemorate the centenary of the birth of William Butler Yeats. The first Irish film by cinematographer and director Patrick Carey celebrates the landscape of Yeats’ poetry through stunning photography, narrated by Tom St. John Barry. Evocative images of the west of Ireland illustrate the poet’s life including Thoor Ballylee Castle where he lived, Coole Park, home of Lady Gregory where literary figures of the period socialised, Lissadell House, Knocknarea Mountain, the slopes of Ben Bulben, the waterfall at Glencar and finally Yeats’ grave at Drumcliffe. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short in 1966.
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Berlin International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Carey
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Carey
- Original Score
- Brian Boydell
- Original Title
- Yeats Country
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Aengus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Carey
Patrick Carey
Brian Boydell
Patrick Carey
Ann Chegwidden
Joe Mendoza, Patrick Carey
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Carey
Director
Joe Mendoza
Producer
Patrick Carey
Writer
Patrick Carey
Director of Photography
Ann Chegwidden
Editor
Patrick Carey
Producer
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What is Yeats Country about?
Yeats Country is a lyrical film commissioned by the Department of Foreign Affairs to commemorate the centenary of the birth of William Butler Yeats. The first Irish film by cinematographer and director Patrick Carey celebrates the landscape of Yeats’ poetry through stunning photography, narrated by Tom St. John Barry. Evocative images of the west of Ireland illustrate the poet’s life including Thoor Ballylee Castle where he lived, Coole Park, home of Lady Gregory where literary figures of the period socialised, Lissadell House, Knocknarea Mountain, the slopes of Ben Bulben, the waterfall at Glencar and finally Yeats’ grave at Drumcliffe. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short in 1966.
Who directed Yeats Country?
Yeats Country was directed by Patrick Carey.
Who stars in Yeats Country?
The principal cast of Yeats Country includes Tom St. John Barry.
When was Yeats Country released and how long is it?
Yeats Country was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Yeats Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yeats Country was composed by Brian Boydell.