The Wind That Shakes The Barley

Ken Loach’s powerful, uncompromising drama The Wind That Shakes the Barley follows brothers Damian (Cillian Murphy) and Teddy (Pádraic Delaney) as they join Ireland’s fight for freedom in 1919, only to find themselves pitted against each other by their conflicting visions for the nation’s future.

“ ★★★★ Entertainment.ie. Loach has a talent for making an ordinary scene with little or no dialogue seem like an epic and this one has a few that will stand out in the memory. ” more

“ Hollywood Reporter. With his poet's cheekbones and blue eyes, Murphy makes a fine romantic hero, and Delaney is a match as his duty-bound brother. Liam Cunningham, too, stands out as a thoughtful train driver-turned-rebel. ” more

“ Cannes Film Festival 2006 - Palme d'Or ” more

“ European Film Awards 2006- Best Cinematographer - Barry Ackroyd ” more

“ Irish Film & Television Awards 2007 - Best Irish Film (Audience Award) ” more

“ Irish Film & Television Awards 2007- Best Film ” more

“ Irish Film & Television Awards 2007 - Best Supporting Actor - Liam Cunningham ” more