On the Circuit: Steve McQueen (Hunger)
When Hunger debuted at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival on May 15, people knew it was something special. After winning the Camera d’Or, the film went on to win prizes at the BAFTAS, British Independent Film Awards, Toronto International Film Festival and Venice Film Festival just to name a few. Praised was not only heaped upon first-time director Steve McQueen, but also lead Michael Fassbender for his role as Bobby Sands, the IRA prisoner who staged a 66-day hunger strike while locked away in Ireland’s H-Blocks. His death saw repercussions the world over.
Zoom In’s Jim Rohner spoke to Steve McQueen when the film played at the 2008 New York Film Festival. McQueen, a visual artist, talks about how it was a natural positions and how the camera is a tool same as a paintbrush. He also talks about the importance of keeping the film objective in who it follows and understanding the difference between justifying life and justifying death.
Host: Jim Rohner
Editor: Jim Rohner
Producer: Jim Rohner
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