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‘Seven Things’ aims to explore the different things about Donegal and highlight the fascinating features of each. Donegal, has a rugged coastline, a rich heritage, a beautiful landscape, historical sites, mountain ranges, forestry, lakes and beaches. These features make the fourth largest county the perfect setting to shoot a film. Star Wars stormtrooper at Malin Head, the filming location of The Last Jedi Additionally, attractions such as having the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe at Sliabh League; hosting the most northerly point in Ireland at Malin Head; one of the three glacial fjords in Ireland at Lough Swilly; the largest sea arch in Ireland, the great pollet arch; the most scenic airstrip in the world at Donegal airport; and being voted ‘the coolest place on the planet’ by National Geographic, Donegal has more than enough features to entice filmmakers that this is the ideal destination. Often referred to as ‘the forgotten county’ due to its geographical location isolated in the north-west of Ireland, the landscape is anything but forgettable which is why Donegal has become a hotspot for film production. Over the last few years, Donegal has seen Hollywood stars choose the county as their desired filming location. Therefore Donegal has emerged as a prime filming location in the country. This list serves as an exploration of seven movies that Donegal was chosen as the location for. Some would say the forgotten county is not so forgotten anymore! In the Land of Saints and Sinners starred Liam Neeson and was filmed in Glencolmcille The Donegal Film Office, which was established by the Donegal County Council in 2003 is the main resource for film-makers. The film office has extensive knowledge and helps to find a desired location, technical services, local service providers and cast and crew. The film office has been praised for having a large part to do with the international films that have been made in Donegal over the last few years.
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In the Land of Saints and Sinners In the Land of Saints and Sinners is a recent release starring Hollywood A-Lister Liam Neeson as the protagonist alongside Irish actors such as Jack Gleeson, Kerry Condon, and Ciaran Hinds.The movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 6, 2023. It is a thriller directed by Roberts Lorenz and released on Netflix. The cast of In The Land of Saints and Sinners in Glencolmcille shooting scenes for the movie The movie was filmed in the coastal town of Glencolmcille, Killybegs and Kilcar GAA club’s scenic home at Towney, and surrounding areas for two months. There are several scenes in the movie depicting some of the beautiful landscapes across south Donegal. The movie depicts Liam Neeson playing a former assassin, Finbarr Murphy, as he moves west for a quieter life, attempting to leave violence in the past but soon he is forced into a game of cat and mouse with three terrorists on the run. The underlying theme of the film is political violence, as caused by The Troubles.
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In the Land of Saints and Sinners In the Land of Saints and Sinners is a recent release starring Hollywood A-Lister Liam Neeson as the protagonist alongside Irish actors such as Jack Gleeson, Kerry Condon, and Ciaran Hinds.The movie premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 6, 2023. It is a thriller directed by Roberts Lorenz and released on Netflix. The cast of In The Land of Saints and Sinners in Glencolmcille shooting scenes for the movie The movie was filmed in the coastal town of Glencolmcille, Killybegs and Kilcar GAA club’s scenic home at Towney, and surrounding areas for two months. There are several scenes in the movie depicting some of the beautiful landscapes across south Donegal. The movie depicts Liam Neeson playing a former assassin, Finbarr Murphy, as he moves west for a quieter life, attempting to leave violence in the past but soon he is forced into a game of cat and mouse with three terrorists on the run. The underlying theme of the film is political violence, as caused by The Troubles.
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The NorthmanThe 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.