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Ghosts...of the Civil Dead
John Hillcoat
features music and acting by Nick Cave
This is a jail movie, but its main focus is the changing nature of power. Set inside a "new-generation" prison (like that in the tv series Oz), It follows the true story of a prison neglected by the state which led to overcrowding, violence between inmates, and an eventual lockdown (being confined to your cell) that lasted in excess of 6 months.
The movie starts cautiously, but the tension is built very well, and the real turning point of the movie is when the prisoners' drugs and personal belongings are confiscated, pushing them to the edge of sanity.
The movie looks great, clever camera angles give a real sense of claustrophobia, not to mention outstanding acting. Nick Cave's soundtrack is equally as twisted as the film.
This is an Australian movie, and so might be harder to find, also you need to suspend your disbelief to get over the accents if your not an aussie.
9/10
NB: not for the kiddies, there are a couple of violent scenes.
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