The Wind That Shakes the Barley

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Gareth V @geewah Oct 17, 2026 Some of the political dialogue feels heavy handed, but the conflict between the brothers gives those arguments real emotional weight. Bleak and deeply affecting. See more Marty T @Marty2747 Apr 3, 2026 If this movie was made today Cillian Murphy would have been the youngest actor to win an Oscar ever, but times were different so this movie only won the Cannes film festival and was barely noticed. An incredible movie, Ken Loach best in my opinion. A hard watch but a must watch! See more Edd G. @GreenMonster Mar 9, 2026 Mighty movie -Cillian Murphy See more Swathi R @paroxysmalpsychosis Jan 3, 2026 Bare breasted portrayal of the very real struggles of a very real nation. It pays an uncompromising homage to the history and the people it portrays. Murphy's acting (especially at the very end) is breathtaking. See more Marco L @decatur555 Dec 7, 2025 A powerful historical drama by Ken Loach, following Ireland’s struggle for independence through ordinary people caught in an impossible conflict. The film is emotional without trying to manipulate the audience, focusing on daily life, fear, division, and the painful cost of political ideals. Cillian Murphy delivers an extraordinary performance, vulnerable and intense without theatrics. Loach avoids sentimental spectacle and shows violence in a raw and realistic way, letting silence and tension speak for themselves. The film is not a heroic tale, but a deeply human story where freedom arrives with betrayal, sacrifice, and sadness. Thoughtful, beautifully acted, and emotionally lasting. See more Claudio C @Claudio666 Sep 9, 2025 The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) The Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War (11,906 – 09 Sep 2025 – by Claudio Carvalho) During my recent visit to the Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, the guide suggested the visitors to watch “The Wind That Shakes the Barley” (2006). This movie is about The Irish War of Independence (1919-1921) and The Irish Civil War (1922-1923), following two fictional brothers throughout this period. Like others Ken Loach’s films, the plot is engaging and shows a troubled period in Ireland, when Irish people achieved their independence from the British Empire. Then it shows the subsequent period of The Irish Civil War, when each brother takes a side, ending in their showdown. Unfortunately, I do not know the history of Ireland, but the movie seems to be neutral in the positions without judgements. The acting is top-notch, with a fantastic cast with Cillian Murphy in the lead role. My vote is eight. Title (Brazil): “Ventos da Liberdade” (“Winds of Freedom”) My Blog: https://maniacosporfilme.wordpress.com/ See more Read all reviews

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