THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY (2006)

Ireland 1920: workers from field and country unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless "Black and Tan" squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland's bid for independence. Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom. As the freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British to breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families, who fought side by side, find themselves pitted against one another as sworn enemies, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test.

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Palme d’Or Winner - Cannes Film Festival 2006
Nominated for Best British Independent Film, Best Director (Ken Loach), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy) and Best Technical Achievement (Barry Ackroyd - Cinematography) - BIFA’s 2006
Winner for Best European Cinematographer (Barry Ackroyd) - European Film Awards 2006
Nominated for European Film, European Director (Ken Loach), European Screenwriter (Paul Laverty), European Actor (Cillian Murphy) - European Film Awards 2006
Winner for Best Film, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Liam Cunningham), Best Irish Film (Audience Award) - IFTA Awards 2007
Nominated for Best Actor in a Lead Role (Cillian Murphy), Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Breakthrough Talent (Pádraic Delaney), Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Breakthrough Talent (Orla Fitzgerald) - IFTA Awards 2007
Winner for Best Irish Film, Best Actor Nomination (Cillian Murphy) - DFCC Awards 2006