Bloody Sunday was a major turning point in the history of the modern Irish troubles, catapulting a low intensity conflict into a civil war, driving many young men into the ranks of the IRA and fueling a 25 year cycle of violence.
“Bloody Sunday” is the story of that day, from dawn till dusk, from the start of a peaceful march, to the arrival of thousands of troops on the streets of the besieged city and the ensuing violent and tragic confrontation.
It is a war film about the struggle for peace.
Starring: James Nesbitt (Monroe; The Deep; Cold Feet); Tim Pigott-Smith (Quantum Of Solace; Foyles War; The Houe)
Director: Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy; United 93; The Bourne Ultimatum)
Co-produced by Jim Sheridan (In the Name of the Father, In America, My Left Foot) and edited by Clare Douglas (Capturing Mary, Gideon’s Daughter, United 93)
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Winner of the prestigious Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival 2002, the Sundance Film Festival 2002 Audience Award and the Audience Award at the European Film Awards 2002.
BAFTA nominated for Best Single Drama, Best Actor (James Nesbitt), Best Editing (Clare Douglas) and winner of Best Photography and Lighting (Ivan Strasburg).
“Visually shattering” (Alexander Walker – Evening Standard)
“A pain filled masterpiece” (David McKitterick – The Independent)
“A brutal tale told with aplomb and humanity” (David Lister – The Times)