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Oisin
Oisin
7.5
/10
17 Ratings

OISIN

Directed by Patrick Carey
Ireland, 1970
Documentary, Short

Synopsis

In Irish legend, Oisín was a warrior, a bard and a poet. The film opens with a quote from Irish mythology where Oisín describes Irish birdsong as ‘the sweetest in the world’ and urges us to ‘Stop and listen!’ What follows is a stunning, non-narrated depiction of Irish birds, animals and landscapes.

Synopsis

In Irish legend, Oisín was a warrior, a bard and a poet. The film opens with a quote from Irish mythology where Oisín describes Irish birdsong as ‘the sweetest in the world’ and urges us to ‘Stop and listen!’ What follows is a stunning, non-narrated depiction of Irish birds, animals and landscapes.