IRA terrorism

His films like 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' directly examine Irish independence struggle and the moral complexities of armed resistance against British rule.

His works including 'In the Name of the Father' and 'Some Mother's Son' explore the impact of IRA-related violence on families and wrongful imprisonment during the conflict.

His films 'Michael Collins' and 'The Crying Game' examine IRA history and the psychological toll of political violence on individuals caught in the struggle.