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The Hunger Games

Gary Ross · 2012 · Film

2h 22m · Science Fiction, Adventure, Action

In 115 Achriom libraries · rated 3.8 of 5

This film presents a brutal dystopia where survival comes at the cost of one's humanity, spotlighting the theme of rebellion against oppressive authority.

IntenseContemporaryThe Struggle for Survival in Oppressive SystemsRebellion Against Authoritarian ControlSacrifice for Loved OnesThe Spectacle of Violence in MediaThe Loss of Innocence in a Brutal World

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