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Shooting the Darkness (2019)

"A great photograph transforms the event. It's not just a record of it. It's something else"

7.8 ★20190h 53mEN
DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie

Directed by Tom Burke

Rating

7.8/10

Runtime

0h 53m

Language

EN

Release

January 30, 2019

Director

Tom Burke

Overview

The testimony of the men who unwittingly became war photographers on the streets of their own towns in Northern Ireland, when violence erupted around them. Instead of photographing weddings and celebrities, as they expected, they produced the images that crudely show the suffering of ordinary people...

Cast

Alan Lewis

Alan Lewis

Self - Press Photographer

Hugh Russell

Hugh Russell

Self - Press Photographer

Paul Faith

Paul Faith

Self - Press Photographer

Crispin Rodwell

Crispin Rodwell

Self - Press Photographer

Trevor Dickson

Trevor Dickson

Self - Press Photographer

Stanley Matchett

Stanley Matchett

Self - Press Photographer

Martin Nangle

Martin Nangle

Self - Press Photographer

Tom Lawlor

Tom Lawlor

Self - Press Photographer

Frankie Quinn

Frankie Quinn

Self - Press Photographer

Sean O'Hagan

Sean O'Hagan

Self - Press Photographer

Edward Daly

Edward Daly

Self - Catholic Priest (archive footage)

Martin Galvin

Martin Galvin

Self - NORAID Member (archive footage)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Shooting the Darkness (2019), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The testimony of the men who unwittingly became war photographers on the streets of their own towns in Northern Ireland, when violence erupted around them. Instead of photographing weddings and celebrities, as they expected, they produced the images that crudely show the suffering of ordinary people between 1968 and 1998, the worst years of the conflict.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Shooting the Darkness. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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