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The Irish Question: A Film on Brexit, History, and Unity
Manage episode 480685320 series 2809589
This episode of the Irish Stew Podcast features a discussion with documentary filmmaker Alan Gilsenan and journalist John Walsh about their film 'The Irish Question.'
The film delves into the recent history of Ireland, the partition between North and South, and contemplates the concept of a United Ireland in the post-Brexit era. The conversation highlights the impact of Brexit, economic and cultural complexities, and the fragile peace established by the Good Friday Agreement.
The episode also touches on the importance of Truth and Reconciliation as a foundational step towards any potential unification. Recorded at the Capital Irish Film Festival in association with Solas Nua, this discussion pays homage to diverse Irish identities and urges a deeper conversation on Ireland's future.
Links
Alan Gilsenan - Director
- Website: Yellow Asylum
- Wikipedia
- Twitter / X
John Walsh - Writer
Solas Nua
Episode Details: Season 7, Episode 16; Total Episode Count: 119
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Alan Gilsenan Background (00:02:47)
3. John Walsh Background (00:04:43)
4. The Irish Question - Origin Story (00:08:51)
5. Goals Behind the Film (00:15:34)
6. An Unlived History (00:20:09)
7. Brexit and Future Border Pressures (00:25:49)
8. German Reunification as a Model? (00:33:14)
9. Logjams to Unification (00:39:15)
10. Visiting the Graves (00:43:31)
11. Brexit Advantages? (00:47:40)
12. Martin Recaps (00:52:34)
13. Credits (00:53:48)
119 episodes
Manage episode 480685320 series 2809589
This episode of the Irish Stew Podcast features a discussion with documentary filmmaker Alan Gilsenan and journalist John Walsh about their film 'The Irish Question.'
The film delves into the recent history of Ireland, the partition between North and South, and contemplates the concept of a United Ireland in the post-Brexit era. The conversation highlights the impact of Brexit, economic and cultural complexities, and the fragile peace established by the Good Friday Agreement.
The episode also touches on the importance of Truth and Reconciliation as a foundational step towards any potential unification. Recorded at the Capital Irish Film Festival in association with Solas Nua, this discussion pays homage to diverse Irish identities and urges a deeper conversation on Ireland's future.
Links
Alan Gilsenan - Director
- Website: Yellow Asylum
- Wikipedia
- Twitter / X
John Walsh - Writer
Solas Nua
Episode Details: Season 7, Episode 16; Total Episode Count: 119
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Alan Gilsenan Background (00:02:47)
3. John Walsh Background (00:04:43)
4. The Irish Question - Origin Story (00:08:51)
5. Goals Behind the Film (00:15:34)
6. An Unlived History (00:20:09)
7. Brexit and Future Border Pressures (00:25:49)
8. German Reunification as a Model? (00:33:14)
9. Logjams to Unification (00:39:15)
10. Visiting the Graves (00:43:31)
11. Brexit Advantages? (00:47:40)
12. Martin Recaps (00:52:34)
13. Credits (00:53:48)
119 episodes
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