Hunger

Hunger

Cast: Michael Fassbender, Liam Cunningham, Stuart Graham
Director: Steve McQueen
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 96 minutes

Synopsis: 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.

Hunger is the first feature film from visual artist Steve McQueen who shows his hand here as a new force in cinema. Starring Michael Fassbender, Liam Cunningham and Stuart Graham.

Winner of the Camera d'Or, Cannes Film Festival 2008
Winner Sydney Film Prize, Sydney Film Festival 2008

Release Date: 6th of November, 2008