Yeats Country (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1965, Yeats Country is a notable film directed by Patrick Carey, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Yeats Country is a lyrical film commissioned by the Department of Foreign Affairs to commemorate the centenary of the birth of William Butler Yeats. The first Irish film by cinematographer and director Patrick Carey celebrates the landscape of Yeats’ poetry through stunning photography, narrated by Tom St. John Barry. Evocative images of the west of Ireland illustrate the poet’s life including Thoor Ballylee Castle where he lived, Coole Park, home of Lady Gregory where literary figures of the period socialised, Lissadell House, Knocknarea Mountain, the slopes of Ben Bulben, the waterfall at Glencar and finally Yeats’ grave at Drumcliffe. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short in 1966.
Who’s in it. Yeats Country stars Niall Tóibín as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Yeats Country has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yeats Country page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yeats Country (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yeats Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yeats Country worth watching?
- Yeats Country holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yeats Country?
- Yeats Country stars Niall Tóibín.
- When was Yeats Country released?
- Yeats Country was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.