This lyrical 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. Oisín was commissioned by the Department of Land of Ireland as a contribution to the European Conservation Year.
Oisín (1970) is a documentary film directed by Patrick Carey, released on November 1, 1970 with a runtime of 17m. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 5 ratings.
Aside from a slide at the top of this short documentary, there is no visible contribution from mankind as we watch the wildlife of Ireland thrive. That slide invites us to consider the delights of nature rather than those man made (or reilgious!) and for quarter of an hour or so we see things gambolling, flying, swimming, foraging and nesting whilst all is accompanied by a buzzing and flapping natural soundtrack.…
Reviewed on May 18, 2024
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Oisín was released on November 1, 1970 and runs for 17m.
Oisín (1970) holds an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
