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Hunger

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This film has a few uses of strong bad language. This film is recommended only for our oldest and most mature FILMCLUB members.

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HungerRating: 15 14+

2.6667 out of 5 9 Votes (Members)
Duration
96 mins
Year
2008
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This stunningly intense drama, directed and co-written by the artist Steve McQueen, deals with the protests of imprisoned Provisional IRA members, who wished to be treated as political prisoners, that led to a hunger strike in 1981. In long, beautifully composed takes, McQueen focuses on one inmate, Bobby Sands (Michael Fassbender), who was the first to die and, as a result, became a Republican martyr. The film does not flinch from showing the brutality of the prison system and the physical effects of the strike, as well as opening a debate on its ethics and effectiveness.

An audio description is available on this DVD.

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  • a hard hitting story with this and the great acting in it this film is one you do not want to miss

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  • Kerry, 38

    5 out of 5
    By
    Kerry, 38
    Date
    2011-01-14 20:26:04

    Beautifully shot and extremely moving. Reveals the brutal reality of life in the Maze without glamorising the terrorists, with sympathy for the characters very carefully balanced. Michael Fassbender's performance as Sands is breathtaking, as is the scene with the priest. Watched the film months ago - still reflecting.

  • mr, 16

    1 out of 5
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    mr, 16
    Date
    2010-09-20 12:10:39

    i think it is rubbish
    and pointless i would rather watch chicken run or othello

  • Dumbledore, 16

    1 out of 5
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    Dumbledore, 16
    Date
    2010-09-20 12:08:04

    Basically, i found the trailer very very very very very very boring and wouldnt even touch the proper film.

  • Nadim, 12

    1 out of 5
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    Nadim, 12
    Date
    2010-07-10 18:04:14

    Out of the Films that i have watched this was the most boring as it was very disgusting and pointless. I really didn't like this film.

  • joshua, 13

    1 out of 5
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    joshua, 13
    Date
    2010-07-09 19:56:34

    i hated this film very boring and very very pointless. :(

  • Jane, 30

    3 out of 5
    By
    Jane, 30
    Date
    2010-07-08 22:39:17

    Personally, I thought this film was interesting as it was a part of history that I had very little knowledge of. However, I didn't like the violence that was shown, even though it was fully in keeping with the plot line. It's certainly for older viewers due to the very long dialogue and slow pace.

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