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The Wind That Shakes the Barley

The Wind That Shakes the Barley

The Wind That Shakes the Barley

127 分钟 2006

Could the bonds of family survive the crucible of civil war? This is the painful question at the heart of The Wind That Shakes the Barley, a powerful 2006 historical drama directed by Ken Loach. Set during the Irish War of Independence and the subsequent Civil War, the film follows two brothers, Damien and Teddy O'Donovan. United in their fight against the brutal British Black and Tans, their shared dream of a free Ireland is shattered when the Anglo-Irish Treaty is signed. The film masterfully shifts from a war against a foreign oppressor to a heartbreaking conflict between brothers, forcing them to choose between pragmatic peace and ideological purity. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, this gripping war film is a raw and unflinching look at the personal cost of political ideals. Viewers should watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley for its stunning cinematography, powerful performances, and its timeless exploration of how principles can tear apart the very people and places they aim to protect.