Introduction

The Silent Civil War is a fascinating two part documentary about a project to record memories of the Irish Civil War that were passed on through families and communities throughout Ireland.

Outline

Sadness, anger, horror, pain, silence, trauma – all words that describe the legacy of the Irish Civil War. Although the conflict only lasted eleven months, the trauma of the Civil War can be seen all over this island – North, South, East and West, like a wound that has not healed.

No community was immune from the horrors of a war that saw former friends, neighbours and families torn apart. Both sides carried out unspeakable acts against each other and civilians, all in the name of Irish freedom.

Part 02 here.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
  • Maurice Sweeney
• Producer(s):
  • Liam McGrath … producer
  • Ruth O’Looney … producer
• Writer(s):
• Music:
• Cinematography:
• Editor(s):
  • Eddie Naude
• Production:
  • Scratch Films
• Distributor(s):
  • Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) (Ireland, 2023)(TV)
• Release Date: 26 April 2023
• Running time: 60 minutes
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: Ireland.
• Language: English.

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