Description This harrowing drama explores the real life events of the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike at Northern Ireland's Maze Prison. HUNGER stars Michael Fassbender, Liam Cunningham, Stuart Graham, and Brian Milligan. HUNGER marks the directorial debut of renowned artist Steve McQueen.
| Credits | | Producer: | Laura Hastings-Smith, Robin Gutch |
Editorial Reviews McQueen highlights the remarkable physical changes during a hunger strike rather than the impact the ordeal had on the outside world. The sympathetic portrait within this excellent film will cause much debate, and outrage The Independent (09/08/2008)
Hunger is a powerful, difficult piece that announces McQueen as a singular talent, and Michael Fassbender as an actor of note. Empire (01/16/2009)
Steve McQueen, who demonstrates a painterly touch with composition and real cinematic flair Variety (01/16/2009)
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