A-Z #96: Hunger

You can pick up hundreds of DVDs for a round-pound each - it doesn't matter. It's never about quantity, it's about quality. A-Z is my way of going through my collection, from A-Z, and understanding why I own the films ... or you can tell me why I should sell 'em

#96 - Hunger

Why did I buy it?

I watched this at The Prince Charles Cinema years ago after the initial release, whereby Sight and Sound gave the film a huge accolade in naming it the one of the Top 10 Best Films of the year. I watched it, I was amazed and I bought it.

Why do I still own it?

Well, I haven't watched it since that first cinema trip - which begs the question as to whether I should keep it. Michael Fassbender is truly engaging - you cannot take your eyes off him. But, additionally, it is about people who protested by wiping their sh*t across walls and urinating out of their cells. It shows how desperate some can be to make their voices heard - and yet how ignorant others can be in the process. It is a brilliant film - but it is a tough watch... which begs the question as to whether it is worth owning.

At any rate, it is impressive enough for me to remain exceptionally intrigued for the up-and-coming Shame directed by McQueen and starring Fassbender ...  with an added bonus of Carey Mulligan. I cannot wait.