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Scene from Nora (2000)
Scene Details
| Duration: 34 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: CelebTA |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 5 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 668x500 | Added: 2008-Apr-10 |
Actresses in this Scene
Susan Lynch
Career
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Full Biography
Susan Lynch, born June 5, 1971, in Corrinshego, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, to an Italian mother and Irish father, is a prominent actor from Northern Ireland. She has four siblings, including her eldest brother John Lynch who is also an actor. Lynch trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Known for roles such as Maggie in 'Nora' (2000), she won the Irish Film & Television Academy Award for Best Leading Actress for this performance. Additionally, she received the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in '16 Years of Alcohol' (2003). Lynch was listed at number 42 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors in 2020.
About the Movie: Nora (2000)
Release Year: 2000
Nation: Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Nora - Dichtung und Leidenschaft, Nora - Die leidenschaftliche Liebe von James Joyce, Nora és Joyce, Nora Joyce
Director: Pat Murphy
Writer: Brenda Maddox, Gerard Stembridge, Pat Murphy
Production & Genre
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Companies: Natural Nylon Entertainment
Genre: Biography, Drama
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Story
In 1904 Dublin, James Joyce meets Nora Barnacle, a forthright hotel maid from Galway. He's captivated by her and convinces her to move with him to Trieste for his job at Berlitz. Over time, Nora supports Joyce through his phobias and drinking, even taking in his brother Stan. She also proves herself a better writer than him, influencing him to return to Italy from Dublin where he went to open a cinema. However, James's sexual jealousy causes friction, leading Nora to eventually leave with their children for Galway. The film explores how Nora helps shape Joyce's literary career while navigating the complexities of their relationship.
Summary
Nora is a biographical drama directed by Pat Murphy in 2000, spanning genres like Biography and Drama. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe, it chronicles the tumultuous real-life romance between James Joyce (the renowned Irish novelist) and Nora Barnacle (his muse and wife). The film delves into their complex relationship, exploring themes of love, jealousy, sacrifice, and artistic inspiration. Although the sources are somewhat limited in detail, they convey key events that shaped this iconic literary partnership.