"I am an innocent man, so is my son. We shouldn't even be here."- Pete Postlethwaite as Giuseppe Conlon, In The Name of the Father
- Includes excerpts of original reviews and provides a background to the film.
- Provides biographies of key cast and crew and provides a cultural context for the movie.
- Looks at the production, casting, key scenes, themes and techniques used in making the film.
Go behind the scenes of In the Name of the Father. with the ultimate film guides and get the bigger picture. In 1974 a bomb exploded in a Guildford pub, five people were killed and many injured. In The Name of the Father is the story of a father and son, convicted of the crime and how they spend the next 15 years trying to prove their innocence. Discover why Jim Sheridan's film created a tidal wave of controversy on its release in 1994 and what part he played in the overall look of the film and how did he represent the relationship between the truth and real life. Consider the importance of film style and key scenes, and learn how the film engages the audience by the use of narrative. Discover how, by the use of stylistic features, the themes in the film have been elaborated and understand what role lighting, camera shots and music had on building emotions. Get short biographies of the director Jim Sheridan, Scriptwriter Terry George, and actors Emma Thompson, Daniel Day Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite and Corin Redgrave. Included is a bibliography of articles and books pertaining to the film and a listing of cinematic terms. Written in an accessible style, In the Name of the Father is excellent reading for movie fans and film students alike.
Kate Domaille is a lecturer in Media Studies and a freelance writer and works with the Film Education and Associate Tudor scheme at the British Film Institute.
