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1. Unless (2016)
90 min | Drama, Family
A writer struggles with her daughter's decision to drop out of college and live on the streets. Based on the novel "Unless" by Carol Shields.
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: Hannah Gross, Catherine Keener, Matt Craven, August Winter
Votes: 285
3. The IFTA Awards 2024 (2024 TV Special)
65 min | Reality-TV
Highlights of the 21st IFTA Awards Ceremony from the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Hosted by Baz Ashmawy.
Director: Alan Byrne | Stars: Baz Ashmawy, Pat Collins, Kerry Condon, Siobhán Cullen
4. The Meeting (III) (2018)
96 min | Drama
Based upon a real-life meeting between a young sexual assault victim and her offender after his release from prison.
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: Ailbhe Griffith, Terry O'Neill, Kevin McCormack, Marie Keenan
Votes: 25
5. The Seven Ages of Noël Browne (2023)
Documentary, Biography
A documentary that draws on previously unseen and newly discovered footage from four interviews recorded in 1997.
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: James Black, Noël Browne, Ruth Browne, Susan Browne
6. Eliza Lynch: Queen of Paraguay (2013)
Documentary, Biography
A documentary drama on the life of Irish-born Eliza Lynch, who became Paraguay's uncrowned queen.
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: Maria Doyle Kennedy, Leryn Franco
Votes: 22
7. The Ghost of Roger Casement (2002)
112 min | Documentary, Biography
Roger Casement was an Irish born diplomat who worked for the British government. He was knighted by the crown for his services but was convicted for his role in the Easter Uprising during ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Star: Alan Gilsenan
Votes: 6
8. An Buachaill Gealgháireaching Boy (2023)
91 min | Documentary, Music
The Irish song entitled "The Laughing Boy" was written by a teenage rebel called Brendan Behan in memory of another iconic rebel, Michael Collins - the centenary of whose death was ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: Pantelis Boukalas, Theo Dorgan, Maria Farantouri, Roviros Manthoulis
Votes: 8
9. Timbuktu (2004)
94 min | Drama
Irish-made road-movie set in the African Sahara, telling the story of Isobel and her transvestite friend Deecy as they travel in the region, trying to find Isobel's brother who has been abducted.
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: Eva Birthistle, Karl Geary, George Jackos, Sean Campion
Votes: 25
10. Meetings with Ivor (2017)
82 min | Documentary
A surprising film about madness, music and heart. And ground-breaking Irish Psychiatrist, Ivor Browne.
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: Sebastian Barry, Mary Coughlan, Ruth Doherty, Norman Doidge
Votes: 9
11. The Yellow Bittern (2009)
120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The raucous life of Liam Clancy, the last surviving member of iconic Irish band The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, who at their height, were out-selling the Beatles, and playing for JFK ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Star: Liam Clancy
Votes: 35
12. Zulu 9 (2001)
13 min | Short
An Irish truck driver becomes concerned when he hears noises coming from the cargo container that he's hauling. He notifies the police via radio and as they rush to investigate, the situation quickly escalates in a growing cycle of terror.
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: Ger Carey, Karen Bryson, Sean Lawlor, Michael McElhatton
Votes: 26
13. All Souls' Day (1997)
78 min
Seven years after Nicole was found dead on a beach, her mother becomes determined to find out what led to the death of her daughter.
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: Eva Birthistle, Declan Conlon, Tom Hickey, Michael McElhatton
Votes: 41
14. The Irish Empire (1999– )
250 min
An exploration of the history of Irish migration.
Star: Fiona Shaw
Votes: 15
16. Ghosts of Baggotonia (2022)
88 min | Documentary
In this film-poem inspired by Nevill Johnson's photographs and enriched by the writings of Patrick Kavanagh and Samuel Beckett, the filmmaker immerses viewer in the rebellious spirit of mid-20th century bohemian Baggot Street in Dublin.
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: Patrick Kavanagh, Brendan Behan, Alan Simpson, Carolyn Swift
17. The Road to God Knows Where (1988)
52 min | Documentary
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: Christy Dignam, Karl MacDermott
Votes: 6
18. Pioneers and Aviators (2014)
52 min | Documentary
A landmark documentary which tells the epic story of the remarkable pioneering individuals whose vision, passion, successes, and failures helped forge Ireland's unique aviation landscape. ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Star: Sean McGinley
20. The Legend of Liam Clancy (2006– )
Documentary
Stars: Alan Gilsenan, Oscar Brand, Liam Clancy, Bob Dylan
Votes: 9
21. Paul Muldoon: Laoithe is Lirici (2022)
75 min | Documentary
A portrait of Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish writer Paul Muldoon. The film creatively composes the story of his life through poetic interludes and special performances.
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: PJ Harvey, Paul Muldoon, Paul Simon
Votes: 11
22. Liam Clancy and Friends: Live at the Bitter End (2009)
Music
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Stars: Eric Bibb, Liam Clancy, Gemma Hayes, Shane MacGowan
24. God Bless America: Patricia Cornwell (1997 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Star: Patricia Cornwell
30. Paul Durcan: The Dark School (2007 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Star: Paul Durcan
34. Treasure of the Bogs (2011 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Treasure of the bogs is documentary about a unique archaeological find in County Tipperary which revealed potential links between Irish Christianity and the Coptic Church of the Middle East.
Director: Alan Gilsenan
35.
The Irish Empire (1999– )
Episode:
The Scattering
(1999)
52 min
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Star: Fiona Shaw
36.
The Irish Empire (1999– )
Episode:
Dreams of Home
(1999)
52 min
Director: Alan Gilsenan | Star: Fiona Shaw