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Hunger (2008)
Directed by Steve McQueen
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Overview
The story of Bobby Sands, the IRA member who led the 1981 hunger strike during The Troubles in which Irish Republican prisoners tried to win political status.
Rated NR | Length 96 minutes
Actors
Michael Fassbender | Stuart Graham | Liam Cunningham | Helena Bereen | Laine Megaw | Brian Milligan | Liam McMahon | Karen Hassan | Frank McCusker | Lalor Roddy | Des McAleer | Helen Madden | Paddy Jenkins | Geoff Gatt | Rory Mullen | Ben Peel | B.J. Hogg | Billy Clarke | Ciaran Flynn
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2013 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 10 stars |
| (Average) 10 stars |
Viewing Notes
An astonishingly excellent piece of filmmaking, though difficult to watch and very disturbing. While the cast, including Michael Fassbender, turn in great performances, it’s really McQueen’s direction and DP Sean Bobbitt’s sparse camera work that are the stars here.
The imagery is so powerful that long static shots heighten the tension and apprehension, mostly with no music. Unbelievably powerful.
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