Granite & Chalk
Synopsis
As rebels planned Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising, they were watched by two spies code-named Granite and Chalk. This documentary delves into British intelligence to tell their story, one century on. Funded by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board, After ’16 is a creative response by Irish filmmakers to the events of Easter 1916. This collection of nine short films is a mixture of live-action, animation and documentary, telling stories from the eve of the Rising all the way to the Troubles in 1970s Northern Ireland and beyond.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Hodgins
- Screenplay & Story
- Naomi O'Leary
- Original Title
- Granite & Chalk
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Hodgins
Naomi O'Leary
Emma Scott, Naomi O'Leary
Department Leadership Roster
Naomi O'Leary
Writer
Naomi O'Leary
Producer
Patrick Hodgins
Director
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What is Granite & Chalk about?
As rebels planned Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising, they were watched by two spies code-named Granite and Chalk. This documentary delves into British intelligence to tell their story, one century on. Funded by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board, After ’16 is a creative response by Irish filmmakers to the events of Easter 1916. This collection of nine short films is a mixture of live-action, animation and documentary, telling stories from the eve of the Rising all the way to the Troubles in 1970s Northern Ireland and beyond.
Who directed Granite & Chalk?
Granite & Chalk was directed by Patrick Hodgins.
Who stars in Granite & Chalk?
The principal cast of Granite & Chalk includes Aoife Duffin.
When was Granite & Chalk released and how long is it?
Granite & Chalk was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 12m.