Dancing at Lughnasa (1998)

Five sisters embrace the spirit of a people.

Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) poster

Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.

Director: Pat O'Connor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bill Whelan
Cinematography: Kenneth MacMillan
Editing: Humphrey Dixon
Production: Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, RTÉ, Film4 Productions
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Powerful Sisterhood Stories, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness

Keywords

sibling relationship, narration, dementia, based on play or musical, sister, slice of life, rural area, motorcycle, ireland, catholic priest, spinsters, 1930s, period film, sisters, donegal

Trailer

Dancing at Lughnasa Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dancing at Lughnasa about?
Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.
Who directed Dancing at Lughnasa?
Dancing at Lughnasa was directed by Pat O'Connor.
Who stars in Dancing at Lughnasa?
Dancing at Lughnasa stars Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, Brid Brennan, Kathy Burke, Sophie Thompson, Michael Gambon.
How long is Dancing at Lughnasa?
Dancing at Lughnasa has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Dancing at Lughnasa?
Dancing at Lughnasa is a Drama film.
Where was Dancing at Lughnasa produced?
Dancing at Lughnasa was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Dancing at Lughnasa?
The themes of Dancing at Lughnasa include: Powerful Sisterhood Stories, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness.