@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The Bloody Border
The painful story of Ireland and the Irish people, who struggled for centuries to free themselves from the tyrannical clutches of the British Empire; an epic tale of poverty, hunger, despair, violence and unyielding courage.
Quick Stats
6.3
TMDB Rating
3
Votes
53m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorChristel Fomm
WriterChristel Fomm
CinematographyRoland Breitschuh
ComposerClaudius Brüse
EditorMartin Kayser-Landwehr
Produced by
Gruppe 5ZDFARTE
Where to Watch
Streaming
Netflix
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Simon T. Roden
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Bill Rolston
Self - Sociologist
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Susan McCrory
Self - Belfast Resident
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Eileen WEir
Self - Belfast Resident
D
Derek Scally
Self - Journalist
R
Raymond McCord
Self - Victims Rights Activist
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Tommy McKearney
Self - Former IRA Member
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Éamon de Valera
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Michael Collins
Self - Politician (archive footage)
