Hunger

History/Drama, United Kingdom/Ireland 2009

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"Putting my life on the line is not only the only thing I can do - it's the right thing to do." Bobby Sands, convicted IRA terrorist, imprisoned in the notorious Maze Prison To some he is a hero and martyr, to others a terrorist or common criminal. Bobby Sands starved to death in Maze Prison in Northern Ireland in 1981 at the age of 27 - of his own free will. His death was intended to force the British government to recognize IRA prisoners as political prisoners. One by one, nine more fellow prisoners followed him to starvation. Sands died on May 5, 1981, and five months later the British government allowed the prisoners to wear civilian clothes. Most of the other demands were subsequently met as well, although the IRA prisoners were never officially recognized as political prisoners.

Awards

Filmfestival Cannes 2008 Caméra d’Or
European Filmprize 2008 European Discovery of the Year
Toronto International Film Festival 2008 Discovery Award

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Director:

Steve McQueen

Editor:

Joe Walker

Sound Design:

Paul Davies

Cast:

Michael Fassbender (Bobby Sands)

Liam Cunningham (Priest)

Stuart Graham (Ray Lohan)

Laine Megaw (Raymond's Wife)

Brian Milligan (Davey Gillen)

Liam McMahon (Gerry Campbell)

Karen Hassan (Gerry's Girlfriend)

Lalor Roddy (William)

Original title:

Hunger

Original language:

English

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age recommendation of the KJF:

Starting at 16 years

Age rating:

FSK 16

Audio language:

EnglishGerman