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Bloody Sunday (2002)

Bloody Sunday (2002)

A meticulous and infuriating reconstruction of the 1972 Bogside Massacre in Northern Ireland

7.8

Movie

Ireland, United Kingdom
English, Irish
Drama, History
2002
PAUL GREENGRASS
Allan Gildea, Carmel McCallion, Christopher Villiers
107 min

What it's about

The dramatised story of the Irish civil rights protest march on January 30 1972 which ended in a massacre by British troops.

The take

Filmed in Paul Greengrass' signature documentary style, Bloody Sunday captures one of the worst tragedies in Northern Ireland's recent history with stunning attention to detail and a single-minded focus that most thrillers only dream of having. But this film doesn't dress up its violence with Hollywood flashiness or contrived suspense. Everything is presented in a matter-of-fact way (and over the course of just one day), emphasizing how unjust the balance of power was between the Irish citizens and the British Army. It's a remarkably realistic reenactment that should inspire plenty of angry tears, having already made a mark by winning the prestigious Golden Bear at the 2002 Berlin International Film Festival.

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