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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

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

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

Sales Company

as Production Company

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