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IF THESE WALLS COULD SPEAK! Mural Painting in Belfast

Directed by Nancy du Plessis

Overview

Genre
Contemporary Issues
Synopsis

Across Northern Ireland, the walls in working class communities are studded with murals depicting hooded gunmen, the Protestant conquest, Republican heroines, St. Patrick, hedge schools and other motifs presented by the various communities– to claim territory, shape opinion and educate.

Stage
in development
Running time
25 and 27 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Years of Production
2000-2001
Locations
Belfast, Northern Ireland

Distribution Details

Release year
2001
Festivals
Irish Reels, Festival international du film d'art (Paris)
Awards
Pris "Arts de la rue"
Broadcast (Prod.)
ZDF/arte, RTÉ
Broadcast (Acq.)
YLE FST (Finland), Free Speech TV (USA)
Language
Belfast English

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