H3 (2001)

H3 (2001) poster

'H3' is a universal story of endurance and courage set inside Europe's most secure prison, the Maze prison in Northern Ireland. Here, in H3 - the bleakest of all the H-blocks - a group of young republican prisoners hold out for what they believe in, refusing to be labeled as criminals or co-operate with prison authorities. However, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is determined that these Republican prisoners will be treated like all the other common criminals in British jails, ending a special regime which allowed the inmates political status to organise life inside the jail along POW lines. The republican prisoners immediately start a 'no-wash' protest, refusing to wear prison-issue clothes or perform work duties, a protest which results in their being locked in their cells for hours on end without exercise, recreation, reading materials and with only blankets to wear for heat...

Director: Les Blair
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ray Harman
Cinematography: Owen McPolin
Editing: Niamh Fagan
Production: Rosa Filmes, Metropolitan Pictures
Country: Ireland, Portugal
Language: English, Gaeilge
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Les Blair
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H3 about?
'H3' is a universal story of endurance and courage set inside Europe's most secure prison, the Maze prison in Northern Ireland. Here, in H3 - the bleakest of all the H-blocks - a group of young republican prisoners hold out for what they believe in, refusing to be labeled as criminals or co-operate with prison authorities. However, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is determined that these Republican prisoners will be treated like all the other common criminals in British jails, ending a special regime which allowed the inmates political status to organise life inside the jail along POW lines. The republican prisoners immediately start a 'no-wash' protest, refusing to wear prison-issue clothes or perform work duties, a protest which results in their being locked in their cells for hours on end without exercise, recreation, reading materials and with only blankets to wear for heat...
Who directed H3?
H3 was directed by Les Blair.
Who stars in H3?
H3 stars Brendan Mackey, Dean Lennox Kelly, Aidan Campbell, Tony Devlin, Kevin Elliott, Mark O'Halloran.
How long is H3?
H3 has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is H3?
H3 is a Drama film.
Where was H3 produced?
H3 was produced in Ireland, Portugal.