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Cast
- Michael Fassbender
- Liam Cunningham
- Stuart Graham
- Brian Milligan
- Liam McMahon
Crew
- Director:
- Steve McQueen
- Producers:
- Robin Gutch
- Laura Hastings-Smith
- Executive Producers:
- Jan Younghusband
- Peter Carlton
- Writer:
- Edna Walsh
About Hunger
HUNGER follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland, with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost limit.
Acclaim
"POSITIVELY RIVETING. AN ARTISTIC MASTERPIECE. A harrowing, poetic film."
"MASTERFUL. Pushes Michael Fassbender toward stardom."
"This one is sure to get audiences talking."
"****! Michael Fassbender gives a performance of mind-bending conviction."
"Mr. McQueen seens intent on pushing the visual medium of cinema toward the capture of sensory, corporeal experience."
"A staggering feature film debut for visual artistic Steve McQueen; A devastating performance by actor Michael Fassbender."
Awards
Winner - Camera d'Or
Cannes Film Festival 2008
Winner - Gucci Group Award - Steve McQueen
Venice Film Festival 2008
Winner - Silver for Best Actor - Michael Fassbender
Chicago International Film Festival
Winner - Best Actor - Michael Fassbender
British Independent Film Awards 2008
Winner - Discovery Award
Toronto International Film Festival 2008
Winner - Golden Hugo for Best Film
Chicago International Film Festival
Winner - The Douglas Hilcox Award - Steve McQueen
British Independent Film Awards 2008
Winner - Best Technical Achievement - Sean Bobbit
British Independent Film Awards 2008
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