Film Board backs Famine drama

Lord of the Rings actor stars in movie

A scene from Black 47 which started filming in November
A scene from Black 47 which started filming in November

The Irish Film Board is backing an upcoming Famine drama featuring Lord of the Rings star Hugo Weaving and Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent.

Directed by Lance Daly, Black 47 is to be set here during the worst year of the potato blight.The Irish Film Board has registered a charge over the Irish-Luxembourg production, which began filming in November.

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