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Blind Flight

  • 20032003
  • 1h 37m
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6.8/10
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Blind Flight (2003)
  • Drama
The true story of Irishman Brian Keenan and Englishman John McCarthy's extraordinary relationship as hostages of militias in Lebanon during the 1979-91 Civil War.The true story of Irishman Brian Keenan and Englishman John McCarthy's extraordinary relationship as hostages of militias in Lebanon during the 1979-91 Civil War.The true story of Irishman Brian Keenan and Englishman John McCarthy's extraordinary relationship as hostages of militias in Lebanon during the 1979-91 Civil War.
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  • Director
    • John Furse
  • Writer
    • John Furse
  • Stars
    • Ian Hart
    • Linus Roache
    • Kalim Koleilat
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  • Director
    • John Furse
  • Writer
    • John Furse
  • Stars
    • Ian Hart
    • Linus Roache
    • Kalim Koleilat
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    • 26User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations

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    Ziad Lahoud in Blind Flight (2003)
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    Ian Hart
    Ian Hart
    • Brian Keenanas Brian Keenan
    Linus Roache
    Linus Roache
    • John McCarthyas John McCarthy
    Kalim Koleilat
    • Industrial Cell - Kidnap Guardas Industrial Cell - Kidnap Guard
    Nayef Rashed
    Nayef Rashed
    • Industrial Cell - Militia Officeras Industrial Cell - Militia Officer
    Bassem Breish
    Bassem Breish
    • Storeroom - Jokeras Storeroom - Joker
    Dany El Khoury
    • Storeroom - Ridaas Storeroom - Rida
    • (as Dany B. Khoury)
    Vic Tablian
    Vic Tablian
    • Storeroom - Senior Clericas Storeroom - Senior Cleric
    Mohamad Chamas
    • Underground Cell - Abedas Underground Cell - Abed
    • (as Mohammed Chamas)
    Ziad Lahoud
    • Underground Cell - Saidas Underground Cell - Said
    Fadi Sakr
    • Underground Cell - Safias Underground Cell - Safi
    Bahi Ghubril
    • Other Guards - Releasing Officeras Other Guards - Releasing Officer
    Abdala Keserwani
    • Other Guards - Farmhouse Guardas Other Guards - Farmhouse Guard
    Haroutioun Toupoushian
    • Other Guards - Mazinas Other Guards - Mazin
    Asbed Zaderian
    • Other Guards - First Gunmanas Other Guards - First Gunman
    Áine Ní Mhuirí
    • Brian's Mumas Brian's Mum
    Paddy Rocks
    • Brian's Dadas Brian's Dad
    • (as Patrick Rocks)
    Michael McGee
    • Little Brianas Little Brian
    • (as Michael Magee)
    Christopher Morelli
    • Solitary Catholic Boyas Solitary Catholic Boy
    • Director
      • John Furse
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      • John Furse
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    Storyline

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    Keenan and McCarthy spent 4.5 years confined together, held underground for much of their captivity, at times chained to each other and to the walls of their prisons. The two men, who could easily have found themselves at opposite ends of a gun barrel in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, instead forged a relationship which transcended all that appeared to divide them. "Blind Flight" tells the story of this compelling relationship as they both resurrect their deepest memories, feelings, fears and loves. In their near biblical journey they uncover many of the forces which made them blind and captive human beings prior to their physical captivity. They finally discover a compassion for their captors which makes the film a 'love story' in the fullest and most humanistic sense. —Anonymous
    • kidnapping
    • hostage
    • friendship between men
    • friendship
    • prisoner
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    • Trivia
      This covers the same territory as the TV movie Hostages (1992) with Ciarán Hinds and Colin Firth starring as Brian Keenan and John McCarthy.
    • Goofs
      Brian's fingernails remain neatly trimmed throughout the period of captivity.

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    9/10
    A feel-good movie, with a tang
    This is a film about men, by men: their humanity and relationships. Excluding one cameo moment (and Mrs Thatcher) there are no women in the film. That it does not matter is the testament to the absolute universal held within this portrayal.

    If you have already read the books, this is not a film version of either. The project was undertaken on its own account, starting before John was released. Rather, it zips all files and then presents us with a chance to see what it means to be suddenly plucked from your life.

    Co-written by Brian, a lecturer in literature, author, and one of the two, it is a unique telling of a real story about the violence and cruelty that can arise from the human fear of difference. A telling that transcends both through acknowledgment. A must for veterans of hate, seekers of hope, and celebrants of the paradox that a crucible of human failure can fruit the better of gifts.

    Men; simple, sparse, sincere. Real.

    Iron John meets Alan Bennett. A rare achievement, and a gem on a plate for those with mentoring roles.
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    • Oct 13, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 2004 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Luta Cega
    • Filming locations
      • Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Makar Productions
      • Parallax Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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