Horses (2010)

Ireland's horse-racing culture has produced some of the finest athletes in the world, and this film draws us into the lives of three of them over the course of a difficult racing year -- ... See full summary »

Director:

Liz Mermin

Writer:

Liz Mermin

Stars:

James Nolan, Paul Nolan, Tommy Woods

Cast

Credited cast:
James Nolan	...	Self
Paul Nolan	...	Self
Tommy Woods	...	Self

Storyline

Ireland's horse-racing culture has produced some of the finest athletes in the world, and this film draws us into the lives of three of them over the course of a difficult racing year -- focusing not on jockeys or trainers, but on the horses themselves. The protagonists prove less reticent than one might imagine, and as we watch them train, rest, play, and race, distinct characters undeniably emerge. They are framed by a charismatic collection of human supporting actors, from their good-looking foul-mouthed trainer to an elderly groom who obviously prefers horses to people, but ultimately they command our attention on their own. Without ever straying into Disney territory, and eschewing sentimentality, Horses raises basic questions about what constitutes character and who can have it.

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Plot Keywords:

horse | ireland | horse racing | f rated | animal | 

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Taglines:

A year in the life of three charismatic racehorses.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Hurt did a voice-over for the Irish television version of Horses. In the UK, the film is released as Race Horses, on BBC/Storyville. The horses names are Ardalan, Cuan Na Grai, and Joncol, and they are at Toberona Stable in County Wexford.

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Details

Country:

Ireland UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 2010 (UK)

Also Known As:

Caballos

Filming Locations:

Ireland

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Color:

Color