The Hunger Games
Panem, a totalitarian country in a future dystopia, is split into twelve districts and one Capitol. Every year, two youth representatives are chosen by lottery from each district to take part in The Hunger Games. The televised games, which are part entertainment and part brutal revenge for past rebellions, are broadcast across Panem. While the residents of Panem watch, 24 players are made to defeat their opponents. Katniss, Katniss’ 16-year old sister Prim is chosen as the District 12’s representative. She offers to replace her. Peeta and Katniss, their male counterpart, will be competing against stronger, more experienced representatives who have been training for the competition all of their lives. –Suzanne Collins
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Director: Gary Ross
Actors: Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Lenny Kravitz, Liam Hemsworth, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson
Country: United States