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Louis Marcus Collection

Rhapsody of a River

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This short film was conceived by two Cork natives, Louis Marcus and Seán Ó Ríada, as a romantic tribute to the city and river they knew and loved. The images of the River Lee are underscored by Ó Ríada’s glorious score which is performed by the Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra and features Seán Ó Sé […]
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Fleá Ceoil

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Louis Marcus’s film is a finely observed record of the West Clare Fleadh of 1966 which was held that year in the towns of Kilrush and Quilty. The Fleadh was the highlight of the year on the traditional music calendar. There had been a big resurgence of interest in traditional Irish music in the 1960s, […]
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Louis Marcus Collection

Dubliners Sean agus Nua

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From the renowned Irish documentarian, doubly Oscar-nominated Louis Marcus, this film is an affectionate portrait of generations of Dublin and Dubliners. Cleverly juxtaposing photographic images from the National Library’s Lawrence Collection from the 1900s with vibrant sequences from the early ‘70s, Louis Marcus celebrates everyday life of Dubliners from street traders; office workers; commuters, and […]
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Louis Marcus Collection

Pobal

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From the renowned Irish documentarian, doubly Oscar-nominated Louis Marcus, Pobal is a broad-sweeping panoramic work encapsulating Ireland and the Irish in the late ‘60s.  Shot in various parts of the country including Cork, Mayo, Dublin and the Aran Islands, Pobal presents a rich tapestry of observation and commentary, captured by cameraman Bob Monks and inflected […]
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Documentary

Conquest of Light

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Conquest of Light celebrates the process, expertise, and craftsmen at the Waterford Glass factory in Ireland. Through stunning and vibrant cinematography, Louis Marcus examines the mesmerising construction of clear crystal glass pieces created by the craftsmen of Waterford. The process from the intense heat of the furnace to glass blowing, shaping, cutting, honing, filling and […]
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Páistí ag Obair

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Louis Marcus’s observational documentary Páistí ag Obair (Children at Work) watches children learning through play in Irish Montessori schools in the 1970s. A voiceover, in both Irish and English, explains the Montessori method which celebrates the importance of play in developing children’s potential. Children are seen in classrooms playing with Montessori materials which promote reasoning […]
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Documentary

Discovering Ireland

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This tourism promotional film was produced in 1982 by Bord Fáilte (now known as Fáilte Ireland) and presents Ireland and its rich history as an attractive holiday destination. From the bustling streets of Dublin during the St Patrick’s Day Parade, to the serene calm of the River Shannon, this film, directed by Louis Marcus, shows […]
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Documentary

The Silent Art

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This documentary, marking the directorial debut of Academy-Award nominated filmmaker Louis Marcus, is a luminous portrait of renowned Cork sculptor, Seamus Murphy (RHA). This first film-making endeavour by Louis Marcus serves as an invaluable record of his friend, sculptor Seamus Murphy, and his work in his studio in Blackpool, Cork, and on the streets of […]
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