Shooting the Darkness
“A great photograph transforms the event. It's not just a record of it. It's something else”
Synopsis
The testimony of the men who unwittingly became war photographers on the streets of their own towns in Northern Ireland, when violence erupted around them. Instead of photographing weddings and celebrities, as they expected, they produced the images that crudely show the suffering of ordinary people between 1968 and 1998, the worst years of the conflict.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Alan Lewis
Self - Press Photographer
Hugh Russell
Self - Press Photographer
Paul Faith
Self - Press Photographer
Crispin Rodwell
Self - Press Photographer
Trevor Dickson
Self - Press Photographer
Stanley Matchett
Self - Press Photographer
Martin Nangle
Self - Press Photographer
Tom Lawlor
Self - Press Photographer
Frankie Quinn
Self - Press Photographer
Sean O'Hagan
Self - Press Photographer
Edward Daly
Self - Catholic Priest (archive footage)
Martin Galvin
Self - NORAID Member (archive footage)
Theresa May
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Burke
- Original Score
- Gerry Horan
- Original Title
- Shooting the Darkness
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- RTÉ, Broadstone Films, ARTE GEIE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Burke
Gerry Horan
Tom Burke
Tom Burke
Alan Maher, Caroline Laub, Heike Lettau, Thomas Kelly, Sarah Ryder
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Burke
Director
Gerry Horan
Original Music Composer
Alan Maher
Producer
Caroline Laub
Producer
Tom Burke
Editor
Heike Lettau
Producer
Thomas Kelly
Producer
Tom Burke
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shooting the Darkness.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shooting the Darkness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shooting the Darkness about?
The testimony of the men who unwittingly became war photographers on the streets of their own towns in Northern Ireland, when violence erupted around them. Instead of photographing weddings and celebrities, as they expected, they produced the images that crudely show the suffering of ordinary people between 1968 and 1998, the worst years of the conflict.
Who directed Shooting the Darkness?
Shooting the Darkness was directed by Tom Burke.
Who stars in Shooting the Darkness?
The principal cast of Shooting the Darkness includes Alan Lewis, Hugh Russell, Paul Faith, Crispin Rodwell, Trevor Dickson.
When was Shooting the Darkness released and how long is it?
Shooting the Darkness was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Shooting the Darkness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shooting the Darkness was composed by Gerry Horan.