Hunger 2008
“An odyssey, in which the smallest gestures become epic and when the body is the last resource for protest.”
What is Hunger?
Hunger is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- May 15, 2008
- Studios
- Film4 Productions, Northern Ireland Screen, Broadcasting Commission of Ireland
- Genres
- Drama, History
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Overview
Hunger is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Film4 Productions, Northern Ireland Screen, Broadcasting Commission of Ireland. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A prisoner’s silent protest becomes a harrowing historical drama”
- Based on true events
- Focuses on a pivotal political protest
- Presented in a stark historical style
- Bleak tone may be emotionally taxing
Watch it if you appreciate sober, character‑driven stories about real political struggles
The film depicts graphic starvation and political conflict, so it may be unsuitable for sensitive viewers
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Who is the main subject of the film?
The film follows Bobby Sands, an IRA member who led the 1981 hunger strike
What historical period does it portray?
It is set during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, focusing on the 1981 hunger strike
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and history film
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty‑six minutes
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on December 5 2008
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