Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
2002 Movie
Dir. Paul Greengrass · Ireland, United Kingdom · English, Irish
A meticulous and infuriating reconstruction of the 1972 Bogside Massacre in Northern Ireland
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.
The dramatised story of the Irish civil rights protest march on January 30 1972 which ended in a massacre by British troops.
"The primitive force of this film seems to bubble up from the vast collective memory of the combatants. It's like watching a nightmare made flesh."
— Peter Rainer
"Greengrass' dramatic re-enactment, galvanised by documentary techniques, is so dense and alive with detail that it should be viewed attentively."
— Richard Kelly
Berlin
2 wins
BAFTA
1 win · 4 noms
Spirit Awards
1 nom
Sundance
1 win
Nat. Board of Review
1 win
European Film Awards
4 noms
Emil Hofileña is a curator at A Good Movie to Watch. He also writes as a theater critic, with work published in Rogue and Out of Print, among others. He’s probably crying over a movie or an episode as we speak.
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