Genres: War, Drama, Thriller, History
Languages: English
Year: 1996
Vote: 6.922
Festival & Award: Venice - Golden Lion
Michael Collins
The showmakers
Overview
Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic.
Indie vibes check
Despite its historical depth, Neil Jordan’s film was a large-scale international co-production with significant funding, making it not an independent film.