'The Wind that Shakes the Barley' directed by Ken Loach, is about Ireland in the 1920s fighting for independence. The main character Damien, played by Cillian Murphy, is a doctor who leaves his profession to fight for his country he deeply loves. Winning 5 out of 18 Oscar nominations 'The Wind that Shakes the Barley' gives a deep insight into the thoughts of the people caught up in the fight for independence, and their reactions to the treaties Britain presents them. A pivotal scene in the film which links its self with another is when Damien talks about giving the letters of a dead man to his relatives, and the relatives saying they don't want to see him again. Tied in with Damien's death and his letters, his brother gives Damien's letters to his relatives. The lack of background music shows how realistically based the story is, only using the music for the most intense scenes of the film. 'The wind that shakes the Barley' is a good historical film very close to the real story of Ireland's fight for independence.