Hunger
Top Ten List: #3 of 2008 (U.S. releases)
Top Ten List: #4 of 2008 (world premieres)
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Director: Steve McQueen. Cast: Michael Fassbender, Brian Milligan, Liam McMahon, Stuart Graham, Liam Cunningham, Larry Cowan, Rory Mullen, Dennis McCambridge, Laine Megaw, Helena Bereen, Lalor Roddy. Screenplay: Enda Walsh and Steve McQueen.


Photo © 2008 Blast! Films/IFC Films
Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: A–


Awards:
Cannes Film Festival: Caméra d'Or
Toronto Film Festival: Discovery Award
New York Film Critics Circle (2009): Best First Feature
Los Angeles Film Critics Association: New Generation Award (McQueen)
European Film Awards: European Discovery of the Year (McQueen)
British Academy Awards (BAFTAs): Most Promising Newcomer (McQueen)
Chicago Film Festival: Golden Hugo (Best Picture); Best Actor (Fassbender)

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