Mairi Mhor
7.6
In 1871, 'tired of the speakers of English', Mairi Mhor began writing resistance songs in Gaelic, protesting at the displacement of the Scottish Highland and Island folk by the Southern landlords. Unjustly imprisoned in Inverness at the age of 51, she expresses her anger in song, discovering a talent for music; these songs became central to the identity of the region and are still sung today. The achingly beautiful landscape of Skye, and the music it inspired, provide a haunting canvas for this valuable piece of historical research.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
12 people
Mike Alexander Director · John McGrath Writer
First release November 9, 1994 · Produced in United Kingdom
Production
Freeway Films
Production
United Kingdom
Produced in
Languages
Original language
Scottish Gaelic
Spoken on screen
Scottish Gaelic
Release dates
France · November 9, 1994
Premiere · Cherbourg-Octeville Festival of Irish and British Film
No release date listed for United States.
More from Mike Alexander
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked Mairi Mhor
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
Some details come from TheTVDB.