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Topographia Hibernica - Of the Wonders and Miracles of Ireland

A devout cleric, Giraldus, and his young novice, Bartholanus, arrive on a pre-medieval uncharted island in a bid to assess the topography of the land and it's people. Darkly Comic Satire

A satire, a history, a fantasy. Inspired by the writing of Giraldus Cambrensis during his visit to Ireland in 1188 where he recounted fantastic stories of the Wonders and Miracles of Ireland. This film is the first in a series of 9 short films bringing to life some of Giraldus's most fantastic tales.

  • Liza Bolton
    Director
    The Wandering
  • Liza Bolton
    Writer
    The Wandering
  • Martin Keaveney
    Writer
    The Wandering
  • Chris Bolton
    Producer
    The Wandering
  • Afro Parise
    Producer
    The Wandering
  • Philip Coffey
    Key Cast
  • Jay Cosgrave
    Key Cast
  • David Nolan
    Key Cast
  • Youssef Quinn
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Historical, Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 4, 2017
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    French, Latin
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • RTE Television Shortscreen
    Dublin
    Ireland
    May 7, 2018
    Irish TV Premiere
    Official Selection Broadcast
  • Indie Cork Film Festival
    Indie Cork Film Festival
    Ireland
    Irish, World
  • RTE iPlayer
    Dublin
    Ireland
    May 7, 2018
    Irish TV Premiere
Director Biography - Liza Bolton

Liza has written and directed numerous short films that have screened in the UK, International and Irish festivals. She was awarded the University Prize for Excellence in Film Making in the UK in 2013 for her highly original MA graduation film "PureView".
Liza wrote and directed the independent feature "The Wandering". Which has recently signed with a US Sales Agency. The film was selected by Werner Herzog for his Rogue Film School in Munich 2016. She is currently working on the project "Topographica Hibernica" a vignette style feature film based on the stories of Gerald of Wales on his visit to Ireland in the 12th Century.

Liza also works as a co-producer with One Big Mop films who have an excellent track record in short film production with films that have screened in major festivals around the world and are beginning to find sales and release globally and won several awards (www.onebigmop.com).

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Director Statement

Of the Wonders and Miracles of Ireland - is the first of the Topographia Hibernica series. I know this film is different. It is made in the language of it's day, Latin and Primitive Irish. It is in my view, dark, comedic and tells a tale of our time as much as of its own time. As with my other films this film is about Ireland and the Irish, a church claiming to bring religion and civilization only bringing chaos and pain. The style is unusual and I hope that you will embrace it's difference and understand why I have chosen to shoot the film in this way. Thank you for considering this film. Liza