Hunger: by Steve McQueen

Its not the first time you would have heard 'Steve McQueen' and 'ruddy good film' in the same sentence. This time its a little different, theres a new Steve McQueen on the movie scene.



This Steve McQeen has a successful career in art and shot to fame after winning the turner prize in 1999. Now he focuses his artistic talents on mainstream cinema with the release of his debut film Hunger. Hunger is based on the true story of Bobby Sands - an IRA Hunger Striker in the 1970s. The film picked up the 'first time director' award at Cannes this year and is up for seven British Independent Awards later this year. Hopefully we will be able to find time in our busy schedule to watch this film. May be just what we need to take out minds off of intense briefs for a couple of hours.