

Partition, 1921
“The partition of Ireland: chaos, secrecy and confusion”
Synopsis
Partition, 1921, tells the story of how Ireland came to be to be partitioned from the perspective of the British and unionist politicians who divided Ireland. Michael Portillo examines how this happened, unravelling a web of intrigue woven by the British ruling classes for whom the essential issue was defending Ulster
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- Director
- Andrew Gallimore
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Gallimore
- Original Title
- Partition, 1921
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- RTÉ, Midas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Gallimore
Andrew Gallimore
Derek Pelly
Mike Keane
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Pelly
Editor
Mike Keane
Producer
Andrew Gallimore
Writer
Andrew Gallimore
Director
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What is Partition, 1921 about?
Partition, 1921, tells the story of how Ireland came to be to be partitioned from the perspective of the British and unionist politicians who divided Ireland. Michael Portillo examines how this happened, unravelling a web of intrigue woven by the British ruling classes for whom the essential issue was defending Ulster
Who directed Partition, 1921?
Partition, 1921 was directed by Andrew Gallimore.
Who stars in Partition, 1921?
The principal cast of Partition, 1921 includes Michael Portillo, Gerry Adams, Bertie Ahern, Niamh Gallagher, Iaim Carlisle.
When was Partition, 1921 released and how long is it?
Partition, 1921 was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 52m.
