Hunger (Original title)
Dates: 2008 (Copyright), 31 October 2008 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, IrelandDirected by: Steve McQueen
Synopsis: Biopic about Irish Republican Bobby Sands. Sands starves himself, whilst prisoners Davey Gillen and Gerry Campbell refuse to wear surplus prison clothes, for what they see as the government's lack of recognition to perceive IRA members as political prisoners.
Genre: Biopic
Subject: Bobby Sands (1954-1981)
Releases
Date: 31 October 2008Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 96 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: May 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Date: 2021Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Dialogue (original): English
Title: Unionist screws: depictions of Northern Irish unionists in British and Irish CinemaAuthor: Gallagher, RichardArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the portrayal of Northern Irish unionists in British and Irish cinema by analysing a range of films in which unionists are featured in the role of prison officers or orderlies. Suggests that in general, films depicting Northern Ireland and the conflict known as the 'Troubles' are focused on Irish nationalism, with unionist characters appearing in subsidiary and often negative roles.
In: Journal of British cinema and television v12 n2 2015 Pages: 207-228
Title: Punishing bodies: British prison film and the spectacle of masculinityAuthor: Llinares, DarioArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article using Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Bronson' (2008) and Steve McQueen's 'Hunger' (2008) as the basis for an analysis of the links between masculinity, violence and spectacle in the prison film genre.
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v9 n3 2012 Pages: 502-520
Title: Crossing borders: artist film-makers in the new decadeAuthor: SARGEANT, Amy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article examining the move into feature film production made by a number of British gallery artists who came to prominence in the 1990s, and aspects of the art scene which may have influenced the process. Includes discussion of Steve McQueen's film 'Hunger' (2008).
In: Film Comment v45 n2 Mar/Apr 2009 Pages: 36-39
Title: By any means necessaryAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article discussing Steve McQueen's HUNGER, and commenting on a range of other films dealing with the conflict in Northern Ireland.
In: Empire n238 April 2009 Page: 162
Title: At home/DVD new: HungerAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times 12 Dec 2009 Page: 49
Title: A Fatal ProtestAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinéaste v34 n2 Spring 2009 Pages: 22-25
Title: The Human Body as Political Weapon: An Interview with...Author: CROWDUS, Gary Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Steve McQueen". Director Steve McQueen talks about the making of HUNGER. Interviewed in September at the New York Film Festival.
In: American Cinematographer v90 n4 April 2009 Page: 16,18,20
Title: Production slate: Taking a fatal standAuthor: OPPENHEIMER, Jean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Sean Bobbitt discusses the technical and creative decisions that were made by himself and Steve McQueen when shooting HUNGER.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n1 January 2009 Page: 104
Title: Letters: letter of the month: Martyrs inc.Author: HEMMING-KHAN, Adil Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: Discusses themes of martyrdom and images of the body in Steve McQueen's HUNGER and Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n1 January 2009 Pages: 16-28
Title: Films of 2008Author: JAMES, Nick [et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Introduction and listing of the top five film choices of 2008 as chosen by fifty critics for Sight & Sound. The film HUNGER gained the most votes.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n1 January 2009 Page: 9
Title: Rushes: The hard sellAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discussion and analysis of the challenges and decisions made by distributors Pathé when marketing Steve McQueen's HUNGER in the UK. Plus a table of the performance of Irish political cinema at the UK/Irish box office.
In: Cinema Scope n37 Winter 2009 Pages: 78-79
Title: Currency: HungerAuthor: PORTON, Richard Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Filmmaker v17 n2 Winter 2009 Pages: 66-68,70,122-123
Title: The taste of othersAuthor: BOWEN, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker and artist Steve McQueen discusses the production of his debut feature HUNGER and his approach to filmmaking in general.
In: Positif n573 November 2008 Pages: 12-16
Title: Entretien avec Steve McQueen: Les raisons de vivre et...Author: CIMENT. Michel Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: "...et les raisons de mourir". Steve McQueen talks about his experimental films and HUNGER.
In: Screen International n1671 12 Dec 2008 Pages: 14-16,18,20,22
Title: Awards countdown: BAFTA special: Battle of BritainAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Overview of British filmmaking in 2008, noting that standards were high, with quality and diversity being the key. Includes profiles of the British films that could find success at the 2009 BAFTA Awards.
In: Variety 26 May 2008 Page: 26
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: FELPERIN, Leslie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v18 n7 July 2008 Pages: 16-18
Title: Cannes 2008: A royal rumpusAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: Report on the impact of British films screened at the 2008 Cannes film festival. With particular reference to: OF TIME AND THE CITY, HUNGER, SOI COWBOY and BETTER THINGS. Notes the positive critical reception given to the films screened.
In: Screen International n1647 13 Jun 2008 Page: 13
Title: People: Striking debutAuthor: MUELLER, Matt Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Artist-turned-filmmaker Steve McQueen discusses the production and critical acclaim for his debut feature HUNGER based on the Maze Prison hunger strikes and Bobby Sands.
In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue v61 May 2008 Page: 70
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - v61 May 2008: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/distributor contact details.
In: Film Ireland n125 Nov/Dec 2008 Pages: 32-33
Title: Nil by MouthAuthor: BRADY, Tara Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Steve McQueen talks about making HUNGER.
In: Film Ireland n125 Nov/Dec 2008 Page: 44
Title: Film & DVD ReviewsAuthor: BURKE, Liam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1664 24 Oct 2008 Pages: 12-15
Title: Europe serves up world-class fareAuthor: COOPER, Sarah Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief analysis of the strong performance of European films in 2008 and brief profiles of the longlist of films in contention for nomination at the 2008 European Film Awards.
In: British Cinematographer n28 July 2008 Page: 13
Title: Bobbitt Cuts to 2-Perf.Author: HILTON, Kevin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the making of the film HUNGER, the decision to shoot on 2-perf film, and with comments from director of photography Sean Bobbitt about the advantages of using it on the production.
In: Empire n233 November 2008 Page: 80
Title: In cinemas: HungerAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n573 November 2008 Pages: 6-8
Title: Hunger: Au miroir de sa violenceAuthor: DOMENACH, Élise Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Positif n573 November 2008 Pages: 9-11
Title: La soif avant "Hunger"Author: CIMENT. Michel Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Looks at HUNGER within the context of McQueen's other experimental films.
In: Film Quarterly v62 n2 Winter 2008/09 Pages: 4-7
Title: Make-believe, Memory, FailureAuthor: WHITE, Rob Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: In an editorial containing a report of some films viewed at the 2008 BFI Times London Film Festival.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n11 November 2008 Pages: 24-32
Title: The London Film FestivalAuthor: JAMES, Nick [et al...] Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Overview of the 2008 London Film Festival with previews of key films plus interviews with the writers or directors. Plus a list of twenty recommended films.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n11 November 2008 Page: 63
Title: Reviews: HungerAuthor: RAYNS, Tony Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinema Business n51 November 2008 Page: 29
Title: UK Film Council feeds Pathe's Hunger £250KAuthor: ... Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the Prints and Advertising support given to distribution companies in charge of the release of HUNGER, OF TIME AND THE CITY, HEAVY LOAD, STEEP, The WAVE, ASHES OF TIMEREDUX, BIGGA THAN BEN, OUTLANDERS and YOUNG@HEART.
In: Film Comment v44 n4 Jul/Aug 2008 Pages: 59-60
Title: PrisonersAuthor: SMITH, Gavin Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: Article reviewing three films shown at the 2008 Cannes film festival: HUNGER, BETTER THINGS and SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK.
In: Screen International n1649 27 Jun 2008 Page: 22
Title: Reviews: HungerAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v52nd 2008 Page: 20
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v52nd 2008: no known title]Article type: BiofilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/UK distributor contact details. Director's commentary, biography and filmography.
In: Film Comment v44 n6 Nov/Dec 2008 Page: 17
Title: Extraordinary renditionAuthor: CHANG, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the artist Steve McQueen's film HUNGER.
In: Positif n569/570 Jul/Aug 2008 Pages: 96-97
Title: Cannes: notes sur les filmsAuthor: GAFFEZ, Fabian Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: 24 Images n138 September 2008 Page: 46
Title: Cannes 08: HungerAuthor: MARSOLAIS, Gilles Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at the 2008 Cannes International Film Festival.
Author: Gwynne, Joel Pages: vii, 184 pages
Title: Ireland and cinema: culture and contexts
Author: MONAHAN, Barry Pages: xxii, 216 pages
Title: Filming the body in crisis: trauma, healing and hopefulness
Author: Quinlivan, Davina Pages: x, 187 pages
Description: Also discusses Isaac Julien's digital video installation True North (2007) and Braden King's HERE (2011).
Title: Frontiers of screen history: imagining European borders in cinema, 1945-2010
Author: Merivirta, Raita Pages: xiii, 334 pages
Title: Framing film: cinema and the visual arts
Author: Allen, Steven Pages: vii, 273 pages
Dates: 2008 (Copyright), 31 October 2008 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, IrelandDirected by: Steve McQueen
Synopsis: Biopic about Irish Republican Bobby Sands. Sands starves himself, whilst prisoners Davey Gillen and Gerry Campbell refuse to wear surplus prison clothes, for what they see as the government's lack of recognition to perceive IRA members as political prisoners.
Genre: Biopic
Subject: Bobby Sands (1954-1981)
Releases
Date: 31 October 2008Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 96 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: May 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Date: 2021Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Dialogue (original): English
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(36)
In: Journal of British cinema and television v21 n1 2024 Pages: 75-90Title: Unionist screws: depictions of Northern Irish unionists in British and Irish CinemaAuthor: Gallagher, RichardArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the portrayal of Northern Irish unionists in British and Irish cinema by analysing a range of films in which unionists are featured in the role of prison officers or orderlies. Suggests that in general, films depicting Northern Ireland and the conflict known as the 'Troubles' are focused on Irish nationalism, with unionist characters appearing in subsidiary and often negative roles.
In: Journal of British cinema and television v12 n2 2015 Pages: 207-228
Title: Punishing bodies: British prison film and the spectacle of masculinityAuthor: Llinares, DarioArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article using Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Bronson' (2008) and Steve McQueen's 'Hunger' (2008) as the basis for an analysis of the links between masculinity, violence and spectacle in the prison film genre.
In: Journal of British Cinema and Television v9 n3 2012 Pages: 502-520
Title: Crossing borders: artist film-makers in the new decadeAuthor: SARGEANT, Amy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article examining the move into feature film production made by a number of British gallery artists who came to prominence in the 1990s, and aspects of the art scene which may have influenced the process. Includes discussion of Steve McQueen's film 'Hunger' (2008).
In: Film Comment v45 n2 Mar/Apr 2009 Pages: 36-39
Title: By any means necessaryAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article discussing Steve McQueen's HUNGER, and commenting on a range of other films dealing with the conflict in Northern Ireland.
In: Empire n238 April 2009 Page: 162
Title: At home/DVD new: HungerAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times 12 Dec 2009 Page: 49
Title: A Fatal ProtestAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinéaste v34 n2 Spring 2009 Pages: 22-25
Title: The Human Body as Political Weapon: An Interview with...Author: CROWDUS, Gary Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Steve McQueen". Director Steve McQueen talks about the making of HUNGER. Interviewed in September at the New York Film Festival.
In: American Cinematographer v90 n4 April 2009 Page: 16,18,20
Title: Production slate: Taking a fatal standAuthor: OPPENHEIMER, Jean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Sean Bobbitt discusses the technical and creative decisions that were made by himself and Steve McQueen when shooting HUNGER.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n1 January 2009 Page: 104
Title: Letters: letter of the month: Martyrs inc.Author: HEMMING-KHAN, Adil Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: Discusses themes of martyrdom and images of the body in Steve McQueen's HUNGER and Mel Gibson's The PASSION OF THE CHRIST.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n1 January 2009 Pages: 16-28
Title: Films of 2008Author: JAMES, Nick [et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Introduction and listing of the top five film choices of 2008 as chosen by fifty critics for Sight & Sound. The film HUNGER gained the most votes.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n1 January 2009 Page: 9
Title: Rushes: The hard sellAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discussion and analysis of the challenges and decisions made by distributors Pathé when marketing Steve McQueen's HUNGER in the UK. Plus a table of the performance of Irish political cinema at the UK/Irish box office.
In: Cinema Scope n37 Winter 2009 Pages: 78-79
Title: Currency: HungerAuthor: PORTON, Richard Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Filmmaker v17 n2 Winter 2009 Pages: 66-68,70,122-123
Title: The taste of othersAuthor: BOWEN, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker and artist Steve McQueen discusses the production of his debut feature HUNGER and his approach to filmmaking in general.
In: Positif n573 November 2008 Pages: 12-16
Title: Entretien avec Steve McQueen: Les raisons de vivre et...Author: CIMENT. Michel Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: "...et les raisons de mourir". Steve McQueen talks about his experimental films and HUNGER.
In: Screen International n1671 12 Dec 2008 Pages: 14-16,18,20,22
Title: Awards countdown: BAFTA special: Battle of BritainAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Overview of British filmmaking in 2008, noting that standards were high, with quality and diversity being the key. Includes profiles of the British films that could find success at the 2009 BAFTA Awards.
In: Variety 26 May 2008 Page: 26
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: FELPERIN, Leslie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v18 n7 July 2008 Pages: 16-18
Title: Cannes 2008: A royal rumpusAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: Report on the impact of British films screened at the 2008 Cannes film festival. With particular reference to: OF TIME AND THE CITY, HUNGER, SOI COWBOY and BETTER THINGS. Notes the positive critical reception given to the films screened.
In: Screen International n1647 13 Jun 2008 Page: 13
Title: People: Striking debutAuthor: MUELLER, Matt Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Artist-turned-filmmaker Steve McQueen discusses the production and critical acclaim for his debut feature HUNGER based on the Maze Prison hunger strikes and Bobby Sands.
In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue v61 May 2008 Page: 70
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - v61 May 2008: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/distributor contact details.
In: Film Ireland n125 Nov/Dec 2008 Pages: 32-33
Title: Nil by MouthAuthor: BRADY, Tara Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Steve McQueen talks about making HUNGER.
In: Film Ireland n125 Nov/Dec 2008 Page: 44
Title: Film & DVD ReviewsAuthor: BURKE, Liam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1664 24 Oct 2008 Pages: 12-15
Title: Europe serves up world-class fareAuthor: COOPER, Sarah Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief analysis of the strong performance of European films in 2008 and brief profiles of the longlist of films in contention for nomination at the 2008 European Film Awards.
In: British Cinematographer n28 July 2008 Page: 13
Title: Bobbitt Cuts to 2-Perf.Author: HILTON, Kevin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the making of the film HUNGER, the decision to shoot on 2-perf film, and with comments from director of photography Sean Bobbitt about the advantages of using it on the production.
In: Empire n233 November 2008 Page: 80
Title: In cinemas: HungerAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n573 November 2008 Pages: 6-8
Title: Hunger: Au miroir de sa violenceAuthor: DOMENACH, Élise Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Positif n573 November 2008 Pages: 9-11
Title: La soif avant "Hunger"Author: CIMENT. Michel Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Looks at HUNGER within the context of McQueen's other experimental films.
In: Film Quarterly v62 n2 Winter 2008/09 Pages: 4-7
Title: Make-believe, Memory, FailureAuthor: WHITE, Rob Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: In an editorial containing a report of some films viewed at the 2008 BFI Times London Film Festival.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n11 November 2008 Pages: 24-32
Title: The London Film FestivalAuthor: JAMES, Nick [et al...] Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Overview of the 2008 London Film Festival with previews of key films plus interviews with the writers or directors. Plus a list of twenty recommended films.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n11 November 2008 Page: 63
Title: Reviews: HungerAuthor: RAYNS, Tony Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinema Business n51 November 2008 Page: 29
Title: UK Film Council feeds Pathe's Hunger £250KAuthor: ... Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the Prints and Advertising support given to distribution companies in charge of the release of HUNGER, OF TIME AND THE CITY, HEAVY LOAD, STEEP, The WAVE, ASHES OF TIMEREDUX, BIGGA THAN BEN, OUTLANDERS and YOUNG@HEART.
In: Film Comment v44 n4 Jul/Aug 2008 Pages: 59-60
Title: PrisonersAuthor: SMITH, Gavin Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: Article reviewing three films shown at the 2008 Cannes film festival: HUNGER, BETTER THINGS and SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK.
In: Screen International n1649 27 Jun 2008 Page: 22
Title: Reviews: HungerAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v52nd 2008 Page: 20
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v52nd 2008: no known title]Article type: BiofilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Credits include production/UK distributor contact details. Director's commentary, biography and filmography.
In: Film Comment v44 n6 Nov/Dec 2008 Page: 17
Title: Extraordinary renditionAuthor: CHANG, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the artist Steve McQueen's film HUNGER.
In: Positif n569/570 Jul/Aug 2008 Pages: 96-97
Title: Cannes: notes sur les filmsAuthor: GAFFEZ, Fabian Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: 24 Images n138 September 2008 Page: 46
Title: Cannes 08: HungerAuthor: MARSOLAIS, Gilles Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at the 2008 Cannes International Film Festival.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(5)
Title: Transgression in Anglo-American cinema: gender, sex and the deviant bodyAuthor: Gwynne, Joel Pages: vii, 184 pages
Title: Ireland and cinema: culture and contexts
Author: MONAHAN, Barry Pages: xxii, 216 pages
Title: Filming the body in crisis: trauma, healing and hopefulness
Author: Quinlivan, Davina Pages: x, 187 pages
Description: Also discusses Isaac Julien's digital video installation True North (2007) and Braden King's HERE (2011).
Title: Frontiers of screen history: imagining European borders in cinema, 1945-2010
Author: Merivirta, Raita Pages: xiii, 334 pages
Title: Framing film: cinema and the visual arts
Author: Allen, Steven Pages: vii, 273 pages