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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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The Benjamin Gault Collection

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To celebrate UNESCO World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2024, we are delighted to release The Benjamin Gault Collection on the IFI Archive Player. The beautifully restored footage is available to watch from anywhere in the world and includes musical accompaniment by Dingle natives Aoife Granville (fiddle, flute) and Deirdre Granville (harp). For more information about […]
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Excerpt from ‘The Callahans and the Murphys’

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This excerpt from the 1927 MGM film The Callahans and the Murphys was believed to be lost. The silent comedy film, adapted from a novel by Kathleen Norris, stars Marie Dressler and Polly Moran and tells the story of two feuding Irish immigrant families living in a tenement. When the film was released, it caused […]
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Guinness Adverts

Ploughman

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This evocative 1970s advert, directed by Ridley Scott, shows a farmer enjoying a well-deserved pub lunch of a sandwich and a pint of Guinness, after a morning’s toil in the fields.  To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 
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Guinness Adverts

Fisherman

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Another cinematic advert with high production values, directed by Tony Scott. A group of men enjoy a slow-paced fishing trip, followed by a few bottles of Guinness in the local pub.  To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 
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Guinness Adverts

Telepathy

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A pet toucan mimics the daily routine of a husband (Anton Rodgers) and wife as he returns home from work. This was the first appearance of the Guinness Toucan in a TV advert since the 1960s.   To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 
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Guinness Adverts

Head Test

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A beautifully composed advert which encourages Guinness drinkers to write their initials into the head of a pint with a biro. The letters remaining visible, while the pint is enjoyed, is proof of the quality.  To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 
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Guinness Adverts

Take Home Rain

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The changing role of women in society can be traced through the collection. In this 1970s advert, a woman braves heavy rain to bring her husband a pint from the pub, unaware that Guinness is now available by bottle for home use. She may feature as the butt of the joke, but soon turns the tables, […]
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Guinness Adverts

Shepherd

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A black sheepdog rounds up sheep in a clever visual nod to a pint’s creamy head in this cinematic advert directed by Tony Scott. Tony Scott also directed Fisherman in The Guinness Adverts Project. To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 
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