James Joyce's Women
Synopsis
In this tribute to James Joyce, Fionnula Flanagan gives a tour-de-force performance as a half-dozen or so women in Joyce's real and fictional worlds. When she portrays his wife Nora remembering their time together, Flanagan captures the era and the author in lyrical detail. As Sylvia Beach, the woman who first published Ulysses, new dimensions concerning the importance of Nora in Joyce's literary visions of women emerge, and when Flanagan interprets Joyce characters like Molly Bloom or a washerwoman from Finnegan's Wake, the beauty of Joyce's language shines through the melodious words.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pearce
- Screenplay & Story
- James Joyce
- Original Title
- James Joyce's Women
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pearce
James Joyce
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Pearce
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About James Joyce's Women
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What is James Joyce's Women about?
In this tribute to James Joyce, Fionnula Flanagan gives a tour-de-force performance as a half-dozen or so women in Joyce's real and fictional worlds. When she portrays his wife Nora remembering their time together, Flanagan captures the era and the author in lyrical detail. As Sylvia Beach, the woman who first published Ulysses, new dimensions concerning the importance of Nora in Joyce's literary visions of women emerge, and when Flanagan interprets Joyce characters like Molly Bloom or a washerwoman from Finnegan's Wake, the beauty of Joyce's language shines through the melodious words.
Who directed James Joyce's Women?
James Joyce's Women was directed by Michael Pearce.
Who stars in James Joyce's Women?
The principal cast of James Joyce's Women includes Fionnula Flanagan, Chris O'Neill, James E. O'Grady, Tony Lyons, Paddy Dawson.
When was James Joyce's Women released and how long is it?
James Joyce's Women was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is James Joyce's Women based on a book or true story?
James Joyce's Women is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Joyce".
What is the age rating and content advisory for James Joyce's Women?
James Joyce's Women holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).