Cal (1984)
Release Year: 1984
Nation: Ireland, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Cal - Memórias de um Terrorista, Cal, o mahitis tou IRA, キャル, Stevnemøte med I.R.A., Tempo de Guerra, Дневник террориста, Özgürlük Uğruna
Director: Pat O'Connor
Writer: Bernard MacLaverty
Summary
Cal is a drama-thriller set against the backdrop of political turmoil in 1970s Northern Ireland, based on Bernard MacLaverty's novel of the same name. The film explores themes of guilt, redemption, and forbidden love as it follows Cal, a conflicted IRA member drawn to Marcella, the widow of an IRA victim. The story is notable for its exploration of the complexities of the Irish 'Troubles' and the human consequences of political violence.