It's a fact that most of the interesting films from Irish directors are made outside of Ireland. Many of these directors don't get much recognition here but their films are worth a look. Here's a list of ten good films made in other countries by Irish directors. Sadly Blow Dry is not on the list!
Bumblebee flies away
Youth drama set in a private hospital. Famous cast in a low-key movie that seems to have never got a release?
Scrooge
The '50s one with Alaister Sim. Best version too.
Till death do us part
Great movie in two halves. The first occurs during the war and the second takes place during the '66 World Cup.
Company of wolves
Strong movie that uses the horror genre to tell the story of a teenage girl.
Coneheads
Great '90s film that's played for laughs and dumbed down in a good way!
Scarlet Claw
One of the best Sherlock Holmes movies. This one is from the '40s.
Heartlands
Low-key and slow-paced darts movie set partly in Wales.
Behind enemy lines
Stylish war movie about the hunt for a sniper!
Short order
Arty, talky, and visually impressive studio-based continental movie.
Month in the country
Impressive movie about two art experts working on an old painting.
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Another famous movie with an Irish theme. Set in Africa a TCD graduate heads off alone to find a diamond mine. His daughter gets an explore... -
Very well-made movie about the notorious boycott case back in the '50s. It's about a Catholic/Protestant marriage and the row over w...
