Watching this again, but with greater knowledge of Ireland's War of Independence and the Civil War, made this so much more impactful for me.
Loach brilliantly uncovers the nuances and complexities of this historical period. His focus on personal relationships amidst this time of tremendous change dismantles binary notions of consent and resistance, setting it apart from other depictions of Irish history in cinema. Here, the inner perspective and questions of agency, complicity, and family lie at the heart of…
