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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781567302622
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 1567302629
Label: New Yorker Video
Manufacturer: New Yorker Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: New Yorker Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 30, 2002
Running Time: 98 minutes
Sales Rank: 43399
Studio: New Yorker Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
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Rating:  - Do secret vows outweigh written ones?Man,God OR US???!
RARELY WILL I EVER SAY THAT 5*s ARE NOT ENOUGH TO AWARD A FILM!!! Well..now I have said it!!!...MORE THAN 5*s!!!
The true story of Sheila and Sean Cloney in 1950's Ireland is a story of love tested under the greatest of odds.This young and much in love couple make four marriage vows:first ,secretly before the Justice of the Peace,then in Sheila's sparcely congregated Protestant Church,next In Sean's dominant village Catholic Church and then finally a private vow strictly between the two of them that was agreed upon to be the MOST binding-their love and right to decide above any other clamour.Life was idyllic in their village.Everyone of all faiths,and even of NO faith peacefully coexisted.BUT DID THEY?When it comes time to send one of their children to school, the Catholic Priest,Father Stratton, insists that it is the parents' sworn AND signed vow before God promising to raise their children Catholic that must hold sway.Sheila believes that her and Sean's secret vow was to be the most binding...and THAT'S when the test of their true love begins.What they decide will effect their families,their friends and ultimately their own ability to keep their own private vow!
Written by Stuart Hepburn, the screenplay by Deidre Dowling is briskly paced and never lacking in tention and action.Beautifully directed by Stephen Macarthy,A LOVE DIVIDED is a cinematic eyefull filmed on location in the most breathtaking parts of Ireland and Scotland by Cedric Culliton.The film is one of the rare examples ... Read More
Rating: - Destruction by doctrine.
I bought this movie because it is based on true life events. Also, I have roots in Scotland and my wife in Ireland.
This movie is a strong reminder as people we need to follow our senses instead of doctrines written by men or trying keep up with the Jones's sprit.
Separation between a loving man and woman clarifies the human need to be loved and this is what makes life worth living. Life is everything if you can share it with someone you love. This movie clearly shows a man and a woman relationship will thrive in harmony in the worst environment.
I like the simplicity of this movie. It is not over stimulated with modern technology and is made well.
It is a good movie to share with friends and family. The wisdom in this movie will motivate some people to have better down to earth relationships with their spouses.
Rating: - A Poignant Film
A compelling story of the diffuculties caused by religious differences and the effects on families and friendships. Set amongst the beautiful rural scenery of Ireland and Scotland with traditional music and dance. A very moving film that still has relevance in the modern world.
Rating: - A memorable film about a family divided by religion
This Irish film is based on a true story, about a couple (he is Catholic, she is Protestant) who end up separated over the question of where the children will attend school. She promised to raise them Catholic but she didn't promise to send them to Catholic schools, and when she resists, pressure is put to bear on her. She takes off, and after that, there's a feeding frenzy with first the local Catholic priest and his congregation and then the whole nation involved in the dispute. Religion comes across looking pretty unattractive in the film, but since this story is true, it is helpful to know that the Church eventually apologized for its role in fueling the conflict.
This is a film well worth seeing, but I imagine it could be painful to watch at times for some, since the Church does not look very good in this movie.
Rating:  - Totally biased film
While I cannot say about the real persons this story is about, it certainly protrays the film from an entirely sympathetic ear to the Protestant side; making most of the Catholics in the village to look like criminals which any reasonable person would realize is far than normal nor even true. Rather than give pause to the cycle of hate it only seems to stir up more resentment by catering to one side.
Coming from a mixed marriage myself I can totally relate to the challenges of a Catholic and non-Catholic couple; blame would fall on both sides and I feel this film is quite inaccurate in that sense.
I give this film a 0 in rating since it's producers could not give a balanced perspective. Truly a disgraceful film and only promotes more hatred in my opinion. Definately not something you want your kids to watch so they can start picking and choosing who their friends will be and who they will not.
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