Hunger (2008)

90 min · Justice Drama, drama film, historical film, prison film

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Directors

Steve McQueen

Cast

Michael Fassbender, Liam Cunningham, Stuart Graham, Liam McMahon, Brian Milligan, Laine Megaw, Karen Hassan, Helena Bereen

The story

In 1981, a new IRA inmate, Davey Gillen, is admitted to the Maze Prison and is categorised as a "non-conforming prisoner" for his refusal to wear the prison uniform outfit. He is sent to his cell naked except for a blanket. His cellmate, Gerry Campbell, has smeared the walls with excrement from floor to ceiling as part of the no wash protest.

Catalogue themes and tags

1980s, Gefängnis, Hunger, Hunger Strike, Martyr, Nord Irland, Prediger, Protest, Zelle, häftlinge, Period piece, Drama, Political drama, Historical drama

Genres

Justice Drama, drama film, historical film, prison film

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