A film to see!

The story told in « The wind that shakes the barley » by the English film director Ken Loach, is set in 1920 and deals with two Irish brothers who fight against British rule embodied by brutal “ Black and Tans” during the 1919-1921 Anglo-Irish war.

In those days, the whole of Ireland was under British authority and the Irish patriots claimed the independence of their country.

Damien and Teddy are rebels (volunteers in the IRA), they fight side by side to obtain Ireland’s independence. When the treaty is signed, ratifying the partition of the country, the two brothers disagree and soon start drifting apart. Little by little, they become sworn enemies until it all ends up tragically.

The film is very emotional and true. Indeed it shows the horror of the “Black and Tans” revolting behaviour toward the people of Ireland; it also depicts the even more dreadful effects of the civil war triggered by the partition.

What is remarkable is that this topic is tackled by an English man denouncing the ruthless part played by the English.

Last but not least, ken Loach’s film was awarded the 2006 golden palm in Cannes.

No wonder we enjoyed it so much!

Just one more thing: go and see this masterpiece as soon as you get the opportunity. Make sure you don’t miss it!