The Wind That Shakes the Barley (film)

*The Wind That Shakes the Barley* is a 2006 Irish film set during the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921). It tells the story of brothers who oppose British rule and are drawn into the struggle for independence. The film explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of rebellion, highlighting the personal toll of political conflict. Through powerful storytelling and evocative imagery, it portrays how the fight for freedom deeply impacts individuals and communities, emphasizing the cost of independence and the divided loyalties within Irish society at that turbulent time.