Summaries

The true story of Irishman Brian Keenan and Englishman John McCarthy's extraordinary relationship as hostages of militias in Lebanon during the 1979-91 Civil War.

Keenan and McCarthy spent 4.5 years confined together, held underground for much of their captivity, at times chained to each other and to the walls of their prisons. The two men, who could easily have found themselves at opposite ends of a gun barrel in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, instead forged a relationship which transcended all that appeared to divide them. "Blind Flight" tells the story of this compelling relationship as they both resurrect their deepest memories, feelings, fears and loves. In their near biblical journey they uncover many of the forces which made them blind and captive human beings prior to their physical captivity. They finally discover a compassion for their captors which makes the film a 'love story' in the fullest and most humanistic sense.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • friendship between men
  • friendship
  • kidnapping
  • torture
  • hostage
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Apr 8, 2004
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
Production companies Parallax Pictures Makar Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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