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The NorthmanThe Northman features a star-studded cast with Alexander Skarsgård as the main character alongside actors such as Nicole Kidman, Willem Dafoe, Björk, Anya Taylor-Joy and Ethan Hawke.The Northman is a historical thriller film and it was directed by Robert Eggers. The movie premiered in Stockholm on March 28, 2022. Lagg Beach in Inishowen was the location of choice when filming began for The Northman The movie is heavily influenced by Norse mythology and it portrays a Viking prince, Amleth who sets out to avenge the murder of his father and save his mother after she has been abducted. While on this quest Amleth uncovers dark secrets about his family. The filming locations included Ireland and Iceland. Scenes of the Northman were shot in Inishowen at Malin Head and the Five Finger Strand.
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Four Letters of Love Four Letters of Love features actors such as Pierce Brosnan as the lead, alongside Helena Bonham Carter, Gabriel James Byrne, Ann Shelly and Fionn O’Shea. The filming began in the north before switching location to the Donegal coast.There were several chosen locations around Donegal to shoot. One location was Dunfanaghy and the surrounding beaches. Filming was also done across west Donegal, some scenes were shot in Dungloe and surrounding areas. Glenveagh National Park and the Derryveagh mountains can also be seen in various scenes in the movie. Pierce Brosnan and his wife, Keely Shaye Smith at Mullaghderg Beach during the filming of Four Letters of Love The film is based on a best-selling novel written by Niall Williams in 1997, which was translated into more than 30 languages. The movie is described as a “lyrical and deeply romantic Irish story,” which portrays a love story of two strangers who are destined to meet. Four Letters of Love was directed by Polly Steele and has yet to be released.
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Four Letters of Love Four Letters of Love features actors such as Pierce Brosnan as the lead, alongside Helena Bonham Carter, Gabriel James Byrne, Ann Shelly and Fionn O’Shea. The filming began in the north before switching location to the Donegal coast.There were several chosen locations around Donegal to shoot. One location was Dunfanaghy and the surrounding beaches. Filming was also done across west Donegal, some scenes were shot in Dungloe and surrounding areas. Glenveagh National Park and the Derryveagh mountains can also be seen in various scenes in the movie. Pierce Brosnan and his wife, Keely Shaye Smith at Mullaghderg Beach during the filming of Four Letters of Love The film is based on a best-selling novel written by Niall Williams in 1997, which was translated into more than 30 languages. The movie is described as a “lyrical and deeply romantic Irish story,” which portrays a love story of two strangers who are destined to meet. Four Letters of Love was directed by Polly Steele and has yet to be released.
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The Secret of Roan Inish The Secret of Roan Inish is an older release than the other movies on this list, but it is well worth mentioning.The Secret of Roan Inish was released in 1994 and it is an independent mythical fantasy adventure film which John Sayles wrote, it is an adaption of the Secret of Ron Mor Skerry. It featured actors such as Jeni Courtney, Richard Sheridan, John Lynch, Susan Lynch, Cillian Byrne and Eileen Colgan. Roan Inish is an island situated near Narin, Portnoo and it translates to "island of seals" The story of The Secret of Roan Inish is told through Fiona’s eyes - Jeni Courtney - whose brother Jamie, played by Cillian Byrne, had been swept out to sea when she was at an early age. After her mother’s passing, Fiona goes to live with her Grandparents on the island of Roan Inish. She is informed of the folklore about the Selkie (a shapeshifting mythical creature that can transform from human to seal) and Fiona begins to believe that her long-lost baby brother may be residing beside the sea. The movie was filmed entirely in south Donegal, at Rosbeg Dawros Bay which is situated near Portnoo and Narin. Roan Inish is an island located 4km from mainland Donegal.