Irish independence

His film 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' directly explores the Irish War of Independence and Civil War through intimate character-driven storytelling.

His films including 'Michael Collins' and 'The Crying Game' examine Irish independence, political violence, and national identity with psychological depth.

Though American, Ford's Irish heritage deeply influenced works like 'The Informer' and 'The Quiet Man,' which grapple with themes of Irish resistance and cultural identity.