Project Detail

Setanta - the boy Cú Chulainn

Synopsis

Clanvisions' atmospheric short film is the first-ever live action re-telling of this most enduring Irish legend. It was undertaken as a pilot for a series currently in development, to be introduced by noted historical fiction writer Morgan Llywelyn.

Details

Year
1999
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 mins
Format
16mm
Director
Patrick Fitzsymons
Producer
Patrick Fitzsymons
Director of Photography
Damian Elliot
Film Stock
Kodak Screen Writer: Patrick Fitzsymons Director of Photography: Damian Elliot

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Production Status

Production Company

Clanvisions Ltd Omsquad T +44 (0)7815 876 028 info@patrickfitzsymons.com

Sales Company

as Production Company

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