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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2024 · 1 MIN

"I tried not to get into this war, and did, now I try to get out, and can't."

from Quotable Cinema · host Cala Vox

"I tried not to get into this war, and did, now I try to get out, and can't."(Damien in "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" (from 2006)"The Wind That Shakes the Barley" is a historical drama directed by Ken Loach, set during the Irish War of Independence and the Civil War. Cillian Murphy stars as Damien O'Donovan, a young doctor who joins the Irish Republican Army to fight against British rule, while Pádraic Delaney plays his brother Teddy, a dedicated freedom fighter. The film explores the brothers' diverging views on Ireland's future and the personal toll of political conflict.Quotable Cinema: 🎬 Iconic Lines from the Silver Screen 🎥 is a captivating podcast series dedicated to celebrating the most memorable and impactful lines in film history. Each episode delves into the world of classic and contemporary cinema, exploring the stories behind the lines that have moved audiences, defined characters, and left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. Listeners can expect a journey through the magic of movie dialogue, from the stirring speeches and witty one-liners to the romantic declarations and philosophical musings that have echoed through theaters. Join us as we celebrate the words that have made us laugh, cry, think, and feel, all while shaping the world of cinema, meticulously curated by Cala Vox. Now magically available for your reading delight as two eBooks, Part 1 and Part 2, on Amazon Kindle.

"I tried not to get into this war, and did, now I try to get out, and can't."(Damien in "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" (from 2006)"The Wind That Shakes the Barley" is a historical drama directed by Ken Loach, set during the Irish War of Independence and the Civil War. Cillian Murphy stars as Damien O'Donovan, a young doctor who joins the Irish Republican Army to fight against British rule, while Pádraic Delaney plays his brother Teddy, a dedicated freedom fighter. The film explores the brothers' diverging views on Ireland's future and the personal toll of political conflict.Quotable Cinema: 🎬 Iconic Lines from the Silver Screen 🎥 is a captivating podcast series dedicated to celebrating the most memorable and impactful lines in film history. Each episode delves into the world of classic and contemporary cinema, exploring the stories behind the lines that have moved audiences, defined characters, and left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. Listeners can expect a journey through the magic of movie dialogue, from the stirring speeches and witty one-liners to the romantic declarations and philosophical musings that have echoed through theaters. Join us as we celebrate the words that have made us laugh, cry, think, and feel, all while shaping the world of cinema, meticulously curated by Cala Vox. Now magically available for your reading delight as two eBooks, Part 1 and Part 2, on Amazon Kindle.

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