Barry Ward at Simon Kirby Dance in Film “Jimmy Hall” © Sixteen Jimmy Ltd / Why Productions / Wildbench / Element Pictures / France 2 Cinema / Channel for Television Corporation
This evening on television on ARTE and streaming / play: Jimmy’s Hall (2014) Ken Loach with Barry Ward, Simon Kirby, Jim Norton and Andrew Scott. Information and commentary from Bulles de Culture on this play, which was rebroadcast on Wednesday, November 10, inspired by real events.
Jimmy’s Hall Watch on Television, Streaming and Replay on ARTE: Reviews and Info
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County Lautrem, 1932. Returning to his home base after ten years in the United States, James Gralton, A Republican activist, reopens his ballroom with the encouragement of a few locals. But this “cultural center” does not please the strong Catholic Church, and it does not take long to express dissatisfaction …
Extract from the review of Culture bubbles In the feature film Jimmy’s Hall When it was released in cinemas, it was written:
If the movie Jimmy’s Hall stands as a whole, it’s not just an achievement. Ken Loach He was able to better portray his Ireland A wind is rising (2006), Palm d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
However, we had a good time with some very interesting scenes. One wonders about the timing of the celebration of the Eucharist, which is interspersed with scenes in which the priest is located in the “hall” (Jim Norton) Gives his speech to the people of the county.
Shooting Secrets, Stories: You Know?
- This is the 24th feature film of Ken Loach.
- The film tells the true story of Jimmy GraltonAn Irish communist activist was expelled from his country in the 1930s.
- For a British director, “It’s a story of great wealth that questions that idea The left is dying, frustrating, hostile to humor and joy And at the party.
This story also shows how the hierarchy is The church is ready to unite with economic power. That ‘s it It happened with Jimmy Grolton, and it still does today. The church and the state became agents of oppression.. - The original music was signed by beloved composer Ken Loach. George Fenton.
- The film was part of the official selection for the competition Cannes Film Festival In 2014.
Find out more:
- Jimmy’s Hall It will be broadcast on ARTE on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 8:55 pm, then on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 1:35 and on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 1:35.
- The movie is available for streaming and replay Arte.tv
The articles for the Bulls de Culture Editorial Team are written under the supervision of Editor – in – Chief Jean – Christophe Norbel and Deputy Editor – in – Chief Antoine Corte.
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