Name: Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion
Director: Paula Kehoe
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2015-11-13
Cast: Máire Mhac an tSaoi, Louis de Paor

Question 1

What is Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion about?

Accepted Answer

This was a labour of love combining the work of some incredible artists to bring Máire Mhac an tSaoi’s poetry into the medium of film. Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion explores the life, work and sensual poetic imagination of the revolutionary Irish poet Máire Mhac an tSaoi. Born in 1922, her story is set against a backdrop of a tumultuous century in Irish history in which she and her family were centrally involved. At a time when women's voices were being silenced, the native tradition in the Irish language was her stage to explore the depths of female sexuality and experience without shame. Featuring the movement poetry of performance artist Maureen Fleming, interview by Louis de Paor, poetry voiced by Máire Mhac an tSaoi, Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh and Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, autobiography script voiced by Olwen Fouéré.

Question 2

Who appears in Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion?

Accepted Answer

Máire Mhac an tSaoi, Louis de Paor appear in Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion.

Question 3

What genre is Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion?

Accepted Answer

Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion is listed under Documentary.

Question 4

How long is Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion?

Accepted Answer

Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion has a runtime of 60 minutes.

Question 5

What year was Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion released?

Accepted Answer

Deargdhúil: Anatomy of Passion was released in 2015.