Director: Gary Ross
Release Date: 2012
Duration: 142 minutes
Genre: Dystopia, Action, Adventure
In a dark future, Panem is composed of the Capitol and 12 surrounding districts. To brutally remind of a long-ago crushed rebellion, the Capitol organizes the "Hunger Games" each year, a deadly televised competition. Each district is forced to randomly select a boy and a girl, called "tributes", to fight to the death in a monitored arena.
When Katniss Everdeen's younger sister is chosen as a tribute, Katniss decides to take her place, plunging herself into a battle that will not only endanger her life but also test her beliefs and heart.
"May the odds be ever in your favor!" This phrase, pronounced with false cheerfulness by the Games' hosts, has become the chilling rallying cry of the Hunger Games. It remains a constant reminder of the Capitol's cruelty and the gravity of each choice made by the tributes inside the arena. To feel the atmosphere and intensity of the Games, discover the associated music playlist.
Katniss Everdeen
Peeta Mellark
Gale Hawthorne
Primerose Everdeen
Haymitch Abernathy
Caesar Flickerman
Gary Ross
The director of "The Hunger Games", Gary Ross, is an iconic figure in Hollywood. With a career spanning several decades, he successfully captured the essence of Collins' work, visually translating it for the big screen. His meticulous approach and dedication have brought Panem to life in an unforgettable way.
"The Hunger Games" was praised for its impressive performances, particularly that of Jennifer Lawrence, as well as its fidelity to the source material. The film spawned a series of equally popular sequels and solidified its status as a cultural phenomenon, drawing attention to societal issues of power and control.