No Country for Old Men

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Summaries

An exploration of Jonathan Swift's time in Dublin in 1739.

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Keywords
  • writer
  • dublin ireland
  • 1730s
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Jun 27, 1981
Countries of origin United Kingdom Ireland West Germany
Language English
Filming locations Herefordshire, England, UK
Production companies British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 15m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

Dramatised documentary which explores the character of Jonathan Swift through his writing. Set in 1739. when Swift had been exiled to Dublin as Dean of St. Patrick's Through flashbacks traces his gradual decline into insanity, his unhappy relationships with women and his fear of sexuality. Includes dramatised extracts from some of his works, including 'Gulliver's Travels' and 'A Modest Proposal'.

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