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The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006)

The Wind that Shakes the Barley
Running time: 127 min. | Genre: Drama, War, 1920s
The Wind that Shakes the Barley

Synopsis

Two Irish brothers join the guerilla armies formed to battle the British Black & Tan squads that tried to prevent Ireland's bid for independence in 1919. Damien and Teddy are brothers. But while the latter is already the leader of a guerrilla squad fighting for the independence of his motherland, Damien, a medical graduate of University College, would rather further his training at the London hospital where he has found a place. However, shortly before his departure, he happens to witness atrocities committed by the ferocious Black and Tans and finally decides to join the resistance group led by Teddy. The two brothers fight side by side until a truce is signed. But peace is short-lived and when one faction of the freedom-fighters accepts a treaty with the British that is regarded as unfair by the other faction, a civil war ensues, pitting Irishmen against Irishmen, brothers against brothers, Teddy against Damien.

Nominations & Awards

Goya

  • Best European Film NOMINATED

Cannes Film Festival

  • Golden Palm - Best Film WINNER

European Film Awards

  • Best European Cinematographer WINNER
  • Best European Film NOMINATED
  • Best European Director (Ken Loach) NOMINATED
  • Best European Actor (Cillian Murphy) NOMINATED
  • Best European Screenplay NOMINATED

Details

Original title

The Wind that Shakes the Barley

Director

Ken Loach

Producer

Coproducción Irlanda-Reino Unido-Alemania-Italia-España-Francia-Bélgica-Suiza; UK Film Council, Sixteen Films, TV3 Television Network Ireland, BIM Distribuzione, Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Matador Pictures, Pathé, Regent Capital, Tornasol Films S.A

Running time

127 min.

Screenwriter

Paul Laverty

Music

George Fenton

Cinematography

Barry Ackroyd

Year

2006

Country

United Kingdom United Kingdom   Ireland Ireland

Ranking

IMDb
7.5
Unopeliculas
7.0

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