Ireland / UK / Germany / Italy / Spain / France / Switzerland,
2006, 127 min
Directed by:
Ken LoachScreenplay:
Paul LavertyCinematography:
Barry AckroydComposer:
George FentonCast:
Cillian Murphy, Liam Cunningham, William Ruane, Pádraic Delaney, Mark Wakeling, Scott Peden, Roger Allam, Siobhan McSweeney, Frank O'Sullivan, Denis Conway (more)Plots(1)
Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien (Cillian Murphy) abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom. As the Irish freedom fighters bold tactics bring the British to a breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families who fought side by side, find themselves pitted against one another, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2006 - Best British Independent Film
- 2006 - Ken Loach (Best Director)
- 2006 - Cillian Murphy (Best Actor)
- 2006 - Technical Achievement
European Film Awards
- 2006 - Barry Ackroyd (Best Cinematographer)
- 2006 - Ken Loach (Best Film)
- 2006 - Ken Loach (Best Director)
- 2006 - Cillian Murphy (Best Actor)
- 2006 - Paul Laverty (Best Screenwriter)
Goya Awards
- 2007 - Ken Loach (Best European Feature)
Polish Film Awards
- 2007 - Ken Loach (Best European Film)
Cannes Film Festival
- 2006 - Ken Loach (Golden Palm - Official Competition)