Horses
“A year in the life of three charismatic racehorses.”
Synopsis
What might it be like to be a horse? Not just any horse, but a top-end racehorse in Ireland? This is the question Horses explores, following three promising, charismatic horses over the course of one rather difficult racing year, bringing us into their world and revealing their distinct individual characters. Beautiful, unusual, and highly entertaining, the film combines the drama of a sports movie with the exploration of an ancient human obsession, offering a subtle critique of humanity's quirks on the side. (Storyville)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liz Mermin
- Screenplay & Story
- Liz Mermin
- Original Score
- James Burrell
- Original Title
- Horses
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liz Mermin
Liz Mermin
James Burrell
Herbert Hunger
Department Leadership Roster
Liz Mermin
Director
Liz Mermin
Writer
Herbert Hunger
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Horses.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Horses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Horses about?
What might it be like to be a horse? Not just any horse, but a top-end racehorse in Ireland? This is the question Horses explores, following three promising, charismatic horses over the course of one rather difficult racing year, bringing us into their world and revealing their distinct individual characters. Beautiful, unusual, and highly entertaining, the film combines the drama of a sports movie with the exploration of an ancient human obsession, offering a subtle critique of humanity's quirks on the side. (Storyville)
Who directed Horses?
Horses was directed by Liz Mermin.
Who stars in Horses?
The principal cast of Horses includes James Nolan, Paul Nolan, Tommy Woods.
When was Horses released and how long is it?
Horses was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Horses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Horses was composed by James Burrell.