Cillian Murphy delivers powerful performance in The Wind that Shakes the Barley

By M&C News Aug 11, 2007, 19:36 GMT

Genius Products presents The Wind That Shakes the Barley, a powerfully moving drama about the Irish revolution starring Golden Globe nominee Cillian Murphy (Batman Begins, Red Eye, Cold Mountain, 28 Days Later, Breakfast on Pluto), on DVD September 4th for the suggested retail price of $19.95.  

From acclaimed director Ken Loach (Sweet Sixteen, Bread and Roses, My Name is Joe), the film won the coveted Palme D’Or at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival and opened theatrically in 2007 to massive critical acclaim. 

Set in Ireland in 1920, The Wind That Shakes the Barley chronicles the Irish’s fight for independence from Britain, when workers from Ireland’s fields united to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face ruthless "Black and Tan" squads.

Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien (Murphy) abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight against the British.

As the Irish freedom fighters bold tactics bring the British to a breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But, despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families who fought side by side, find themselves pitted against one another, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test.

DVD extra features include:
Carry on Ken: A look at the work of Director Ken Loach
Feature commentary with Director Ken Loach

The Wind that Shakes the Barely is now available for pre-order at Amazon. It is now available at AmazonUK. Visit the DVD database for more information.