John Ford – Dreaming The Quiet Man
There are cinematic milestones that have left a marked impression on the landscapes in which they were filmed. John Ford’s take on his idealized vision of Ireland, ‘The Quiet Man’, is one such film. When it was released ‘The Quiet Man’ became a monster hit all across the world and won Oscars for Best Director and Best Cinematography. Its impact went way beyond the Irish Diaspora and it has resonated with international audiences for over 50 years now.
This documentary delves into the story of the making of the film and features contributions from well known commentators and film makers including Peter Bogdanovich, Martin Scorsese, Jim Sheridan and, exclusively, Maureen O’ Hara.
Boston screens ‘Dreaming the Quiet Man’.
Fresh on the heels of a Gala screening at the Toronto Irish Film Festival ‘Dreaming the Quiet Man’ gets a New England premier in Boston on the 25th March. The Boston Irish Festival screening is sponsored by the Irish Film Board, IFTA and the John Ford Foundation. The film has now been taken up by [...]
‘Dreaming the Quiet Man’ Canadian Premier
Great excitement in Toronto for Canadian Premier on Friday 9th March. The folks in Toronto are pulling out all the stops and ‘Dreaming the Quiet Man’ opens the festival with a Gala screening. Sadly the Director of the film Sé Merry Doyle will not be in attendance as he has a fear of flying but [...]
‘Dreaming the Quiet Man’ Canadian Premier
‘Dreaming the Quiet Man’ will have its Canadian Premier on the 9th March. It will have a Gala Screening on the opening night of the Toronto Irish Film Festival. The evening has been sponsored by Bord Failte – the Irish Tourist Board. The film is then going on to Boston on the 22nd March and [...]
American Film Institute selects Dreaming the Quiet Man
The American Film Institute has selected ‘Dreaming the Quiet Man’ for its annual ‘Best of Europe Film Festival’. The film will have four screening on Fri, Nov 4, 3:15, 7:20; Sat, Nov 5, 12:30; Wed, Nov 9, 7:30. The film will go on general release in Ireland next June to coincide with the 60th anniversary [...]
Los Angeles screens ‘Dreaming the Quiet Man’
‘Dreaming the Quiet Man’ was shown recently on the grounds of Ashford Castle, in Cong County Mayo, with Maureen O’Hara in attendance. Showing the documentary on the very location that many of the scenes from the original film were shot was magical. Some of the extras who worked on the film in 1951 showed up [...]
‘Dreaming the Quiet Man’ shows in the birthplace of Maureen O’Hara.
‘Dreaming the Quiet Man’ gets an intimate screening at the Village Cine Club in the Ranelagh Art Centre on the 14th September. Maureen O’Hara was born in Ranelagh so it’s a very special showing. Seats are very limited and you must become a member of the Cine Club. Ring 085 7437212 to book [...]
The Quiet Man returns to Cong
‘Dreaming the Quiet Man’ got an exclusive showing at Ashford Castle on the 28th August at 5PM. Ashford Castle was where John Ford and his crew stayed during the making of the film and was used for many of the scenes in the film. The homes of , Red Will Danagher , Reverend Playfair, and [...]
Dreaming the Quiet Man showing in John Ford’s home state. We are proud.
Dreaming the Quiet Man has a very special screening in the home state of John Ford when it shows at the Maine Film Festival on Saturday 23rd July. Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed screenwriter Jay Cocks (Gangs of New York) will introduce the film. Some of John Ford’s relatives will attend. Maine will be Ford’s Innisfree for [...]
Loopline on the road to the Maureen O’Hara Classic Film Festival Glengarriff
The Loopline team hit the road for West Cork this morning and are looking forward to a wonderful evening at the screening of “Dreaming the Quiet Man” at 9pm in the Maureen O’Hara Classic Film Festival. It is an honor to have Maureen attend the screening of the film for the third time. Yes, that’s [...]
Cinema release ‘John Ford – Dreaming the Quiet Man’