A Terrible Beauty (2013)

Embroidered with the hues of conflict and innocence, "A Terrible Beauty" unfolds the riveting narrative of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin. A poignant tapestry of Irish and British men and women, this tale weaves together the lives of those ensnared in a battle they barely comprehended and the tragic fates of the innocent, casualties of the tumultuous Battle of Mount Street Bridge. We tread the path of the last Great War volunteers, the British soldiers who enlisted as a unified front to combat the Germans. They signed up with the grim understanding of possibly meeting their end on French soil, however, the idea of falling in Dublin was an unthinkable twist of fate. These soldiers' stories intertwine with those of the Irish Volunteers, our weekend warriors. Many were oblivious to their impending involvement in large-scale skirmishes on Dublin's cobblestone streets. "A Terrible Beauty" masterfully weaves together these undercurrents of history, capturing the human essence of war. This is not merely a tale of battle, but a chronicle of lives disrupted, dreams shattered, and destinies rewritten in the heart of Dublin.

A Terrible Beauty is a documentary movie featuring Hugh O'Conor and directed by Keith Farrell.

A Terrible Beauty is currently streaming on Magellan TV.