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06 Sept 2025

Seven things: Movies that were shot in Donegal

Due to the county's beautiful and unique landscape, Donegal has become an increasingly popular destination for some of Hollywood's finest

The Northman
The 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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